Sexual OrientationSexual orientation refers to a person's degree of emotional and erotic attraction to members of the same sex, the opposite sex, or both sexes. Heterosexual people are romantically and erotically attracted to members of the opposite sex, while homosexual people are attracted to those whose gender matches their own. A bisexual person is attracted to both men and women. According to a recent national survey, about 7 percent of all adults identify as gay or bisexual. This means that about 7 out of every 100 people are bisexual or homosexual; In the United States alone, 50 million people are gay, lesbian, or have a gay family member. The question, however, is whether they choose to be gay or whether it is genetically predetermined. I once asked a gay friend why he chose to be gay if it was indeed such a headache. “Choose to be gay?” he asked. "It's NOT a choice. If I could choose to fall in love with a woman, marry her, and live a so-called normal life, I would do it in a minute." I was surprised, because being as naive as I am, this possibility had never occurred to me. Then I asked him if it was possible to pretend, for an easier life. He replied, "Choose a woman, any woman. Now imagine having to sleep with her and spend the rest of your life only with her and never touch a man again." I shuddered at the thought! He smiled and said, "That's exactly how I feel. I have no desire to touch a woman in any other way than a friend would. All I'm attracted to is men." “Recent scientific discoveries quickly confirm this assertion. . While history has always assumed that homosexuals chose to "sin" and be "different", studies claim the exa...... middle of paper ......ve, not Adam and Steve. » However, when pressed to explain why, exactly, this is wrong, they can't come up with good reasons. With evidence of the predetermined genetic disposition of homosexuals and interpretations of the Bible highlighting acceptance of all men, society no longer has any excuses. by discriminating. Instead of being discouraged by hate crimes and lack of mass support, homosexuals are becoming more determined than ever to achieve equal rights and an equal place in society through a constitution that allows for equality of rights before God, new. proof will eventually achieve the equality in all areas of life that everyone deserves, whether they are heterosexual or not. Hopefully, children today will grow up with greater understanding and acceptance, so that oppression of homosexuals will be non-existent tomorrow..