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Born Gay?

Death Penalty website launched July 31, 2008

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Timeline of Gay Marriage

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Major Theorists on the Origin of Sexual Orientation

Homosexuality in Nature

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-	Background
-	Causes: Inborn (Nature)
-	Causes: Psychological (Nurture)
-	Causes: Other
-	Changing Sexual Orientation
-	Religious Considerations
-	Social and Legal Implications

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Is sexual orientation determined at birth?

This site presents in a simple, nonpartisan pro-con format, responses to the core question "Is sexual orientation determined at birth?" We have divided questions about the topic into the issues and sub-issues listed below.

Background

Defining Sexuality

Determining Sexual Orientation

Homosexuality in Animals

Causes: Inborn (Nature)

Gay Gene

Hormones and Antibodies

Anatomical Differences

Causes: Psychological (Nurture)

Developmental

Parent and Sibling Relations

Victims of Sexual Abuse

Causes: Other

Gay Germ Theory

Changing Sexual Orientation

Ex-Gays

Conversion Therapy

Religious Considerations

Social and Legal Implications

Discrimination

Health Concerns

Gay-Straight Alliances

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