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| Cover page of my research paper. |
Now, I'd like to share with you my research paper. I'm not going to post it in sequential segments, but to find a PDF version of the paper, click here.
Starting later today or early tomorrow morning, there will be a new series. It will be interesting, strange and steamy--to say the least. So, stay tuned.
Have a super happy Tuesday! Merry Chrismashanakwansa!
Haha- I went to read your book to see if I could gain some insight to put in mine and saw my book quoted in the introduction. Good stuff! Email me at mistahdoomatyahoo if you want the most recent version- it's bulkier now, about 230 pages (including 460+ references). I'm flattered by the description as "compelling!"
ReplyDeleteHave we met yet at BYU? If not, maybe we could have lunch sometime.
Would you please email me the latest version of your research paper? Thanks for sharing it, by the way.
Though you haven't solicited feedback, I'm going to give some.
I think you misrepresent Byrd's views a bit. He has acknowledged at least once that biology may play a role in causing homosexual orientation. Also, you interchange biology and genetics when describing the etiology of homosexuality. Biological factors seem to account for the bulk of the variety in homosexual orientation; however, genes account for only about 25% (prenatal hormones account for about 60-75%).
It is difficult if not impossible to equate biological features with premortal, spiritual characteristics. For instance, if each person was a male or female spirit, how to persons fit in who are born intersex? What about the biological and environmental factors which account for most, if not all, of the variety in personality? Even proving the existence of a spirit is a difficult task, let alone spiritual attributes. Also, I was surprised you didn't quote Wickman's statements on the subject- they are directly on point (from the Oaks/Wickman press conference). Last, casting homosexual orientation as either a trial or a blessing negates a third option: it is morally neutral (i.e. it becomes a trial or blessing based only on human responses to and applications of it).
I appreciate the discussion, however- there are two supported sides to the pre-mortal (and for that matter post-mortal) homosexual orientation (HO) debate.
I like how current the paper is- including the recent Uchtdorf statement.
At one point your refer to HO as a trial and at another a "debilitating challenge"- which seems premature given the overall inquiry.
I see you've read at least part of Erin Eldridge's "Born That Way?" I recently added some excerpts from her work to my book.
I wonder what involvement you've had with Evergreen and/or North Star.
"The reality is, is that the Church‟s ideas of
homosexuality are changing." - good call.
I like the "be a hero"-themed plug.
I wonder what your analysis is of some of Byrd's works, as you seem to be acquainted with them. Have you read his latest- "Encouraging Heterosexuality-" or the critique of said book by Bill Bradshaw? And did you attend Bill's lecture a few months ago?
I like the emphasis on the magnitude of homosexuality in the church, as well as the conclusion about the error of some past church statements on the subject.
By the way, I'm still editing my book so I'd love your feedback.
Good work overall- thanks for your efforts and for sharing.