[Conley]

This is an interesting question that I have given much thought. First, I am gay. Second, I was raised in a very religious (non-denominational charismatic) home with a stong mother. Third, I am a middle child. Fourth, I am extremely analytical. Lastly, I have been engaged TWICE (to a female). That said, there are three recognized spheres relating to sexual orientation: biological, envirnmental and personal choice. All three have some impact, and I personally believe, the influence by each is individualized. I believe it would be difficult to argue that any one factor is ‘the’ factor; a higher contributor, quite possibly. I have read many articles including ones showing different brain patterns and connections for gays, different hearing ranges, etc. Therefore, genetics must be a factor. I know people that were raped as children, fit the strong parent/weak parent mold, or the strong religious upbring mold. Therefore, envirnment must be a factor. I know people that choose to get married rather than have a male partner, and I know people that have chosen to have a male partner over the traditional family. Therefore, choice must be a factor. Emperical evidence is starting to show more and more people have a one-time, same-sex event before going back to the ‘straight’ life. Clearly they made a choice. Even someone that is ‘born gay’ makes a choice and has been impacted by his/her envirnment. Bioligical factors overode the others. If you ask 100 people, each will have a different answer. Probably because each person has different genetics, envirnment and choice. Sorry for the lack of brevity, and remember this is MY OPINION. No hate mail from either side, please.

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Name : Conley, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Gay, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Non-denominational Charismatic, Age : 31, City : Dallas, State : TX, Country : United States, Occupation : Finance, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Upper class, 

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