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Are people born gay or straight?

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Are people born gay or straight? Much of the current media sources assume the question is a solved scientific problem with all the evidence pointing toward a biological (probably genetic) basis for a homosexual orientation . Contrary to this perception, the question has been poorly studied (or studied poorly), although there is some evidence on both sides of question. In addition, many of the initial studies, which were highly touted by the media as "proof" for a biological basis for homosexuality, have been contradicted by later, more thorough studies. This evidence falls into four basic categories: Brain structure Possible hormonal influences Concordance of homosexuality in twins Concordance of genetic markers in siblings Real genetic studies (GWAS) Why does it matter? Until a few years ago, sexual orientation used to be called sexual preference . Obviously, the two terms denote significant differences in the the manner by which sexuality develops. A preferen

Maine: Notaries must perform immoral homosexual ‘marriages’ or violate human rights law

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BANGOR, December 14, 2012, ( LifeSiteNews.com ) – In the state of Maine , any notary public who performs marriages may not refuse to perform a same-sex “marriage” for any reason, upon pain of being charged with a human rights violation , according to Maine’s secretary of state. After legalizing same-sex “marriage” in November, Maine in now notifying notaries public who wed heterosexual couples they must provide the same services to homosexuals as of December 29. Secretary of State Charles Summers Jr. made the comment in response to an e-mail query.  Charles Summers Jr, Maine's Secretary of State. There are approximately 25,000 notaries public in the state, licensed by the bureau of corporations, elections , and commissions. They may choose not to perform weddings, but they may not wed only heterosexuals, regardless of their religious objections.  Under Maine’s human rights ordinance, refusal is considered a human rights violation. This does not violate their r

Nearly 200 Maine churches join forces to raise funds to defeat gay ‘marriage’ referendum

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PORTLAND, Maine , June 5, 2012 ( LifeSiteNews.com ) - Almost two hundred Maine churches are expected hold a special Father’s Day collection to kick off fundraising in defense of true marriage as the state moves toward November’s referendum asking voters to legalize same-sex “marriage.” “Marriage is under attack in Maine. For the first time in history, gay marriage activists have pursued a ballot measure to redefine marriage. Usually they prefer activist judges and radical politicians to redefine marriage, ignoring the wishes of voters,” the Protect Marriage Maine organization states on their website . In 2009, Maine voters overturned efforts to redefine marriage in the state. By a margin of 53 percent to 47 percent in support of traditional marriage, voters  rejected  a same-sex “marriage” law that the state government  had approved  in May. As happened in 2009, Maine’s pro-same-sex “marriage” activists have already substantially outspent the traditional marriage campai