Is homosexuality a birth defect?

OK - let's say for the sake of argument that being gay IS a birth defect. Isn't Down Syndrome a birth defect? Aren't some people born blind? Aren't some people born deaf or with other things that aren't considered "normal"? Now, again, despite these things not being considered "normal", aren't they all NORMAL to the person who was born with them? Do we try to change someone born with Downs? Can we give sight to someone born blind? Do we tell them "ACT LIKE YOU CAN SEE - YOU'RE CHOOSING TO BE BLIND!" Then why is it then that we feel we must change someone who is born gay? In the sense that it doesn't fit the norm, then it is a defect. But, for that person alone (and others like him/her), it is normal, it is natural and it is something they can do nothing about except live. So, silly as what she said sounded, if she thought about it long and hard, she'd have to accept people with that "defect" because someone born with something can't change that something to please others (with a few known exceptions).

I'd say its a Choice rather than a "Birth Defect!" Everybody gets to choose their next life conditions. Its all about experience! We all want to do new things and try new stuff. We even get to choose our parents.Reincarnation is a chance to try everything going. Have you ever noticed How much People love living, even under some of the most terrible conditions? Life in the Physical is just about the Best thing going. I can hardly wait until next time!

a birth defect?!?!? Is that the term she actually used?? Damn thats not only dumb but quite rude really...How did the other women react to it??

I'm with you. Think it's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. A birth defect is usually noticable within the baby's first year, not later on in life when they are an adult or close to becoming an adult. It's a chose, not a defect.

As a gay man, I can tell you that I have entertained the thought of homosexuality being a birth defect. However, the word "defect" has a negative inotation to it that would imply a debiliting circumstance, which is certainly not the case. I have no retardation or any other defect. My brain is just wired to find males attactive. I have never known it any other way. What this woman obviously failed to realize is that by saying homosexuality is a birth defect, she is admitting homosexuality is a trait aquired at birth, therefore, the person has no control over it. Therefore, if this was a religious person (I am only guessing she was) she would be saying that anyone who is born outside of her idea of normal, were God-made mistakes. I doubt this person had the mental capacity to think that deeply about it, however. It sounds like she is just a bigot who was trying to ruffle some feathers. If she had said that in front of me, I would have been laughing to hard to dignify her insult with a retort.

I remember this episode and isn't it the one with the interracical couple or am I thinking of a different one? I don't think it's a birth defect but more of a choice in life. You choose how you are and that's about it. To compare it to having a missing toe or a major disability is ridiculous.

From whatever cases I have seen so far, it seems, this develops from frustration, fear and inferiority complex.I do not know what doctors would like to say about it.

homosexually is as old as man can and it is not a birth defect, it is a an alternative life style. Doctors and psychiatrist do not thing a person is defective just because they are homosexual.

I think of it noway so it could be either way!

No i do not share her opinion at all..Homosexuality is not a birth defect..In my opinion it is a choice...

I dont think so. But maybe she was thinking along the lines that some scientists are now saying that it is not a "choice" but something maybe genetic. Most people still think it is a lifestyle choice others are now thinking a little different. I dont know enough to really say with any assurance one way or the other.

I think that is a horrible thing to say. I really do not see that loving someone should ever be considered a birth defect. In my mind only narrowminded people that sit in judgement on others will say things like that.

Hi wooitsmolly, I guess that person just wasn't very bright, or had never read much about it. It isn't a birth defect, some people are born gay, others are born straight. period. Blessings.

Being a homosexual does not necessarily means you got it due to birth defects. Homosexuality can be inherited. So it is more of a gene and not a defect. Aside from being influenced by our environment, it is hereditary. You can actually inherit your homosexuality. It is base on scientific studies and not just hearsay or stuff.

That is quite a ridiculous comment. A birth defect LOL No I don't agree with that statement. I do believe that people are born gay or straight and there is nothing anyone can do to change that.

I'm thinking her ignorance is a birth defect! What a dufus! Being gay is NOT a birth defect, nor is it a choice, as some other people may thing. It's just who or how gay people are that's all. If someone is black, is it a birth defect?? No! so there.

obviously its gene defect,something about the xx vs xy cromosomes!but i don't hold it against any gay person it is not their fault,just keep away from me!i like missionary position too much!