Being Gay by Choice or Genetics?

One of the many controversial issues in today’s society is whether or not being gay is a choice or a person is born that way. Many people have different beliefs due to their religions, where they came from, sexual orientations, or their own personal experiences. What better place is there than a college campus to hear the opinions and reasons of why young adults feel the way they do about how an individual determines their sexual orientation. Students at Frostburg State University had very interesting feedback.
After targeting a very diverse area on the campus, a variety of diverse answers were expected. However, most people agreed that a person is born gay. Two freshmen males, Anthony Becraft and Jeff Gatling both agreed that being gay is a choice. Anthony, a criminal justice major claimed that he read that sexual orientations are determined by genetics in a psychology textbook. Interestingly, another student had the same exact answer. Michael Sicilano, a junior majoring in ethical philosophy based his answer on a psychology text book. He said “It’s actually been proven years ago that genetics play a role.”
One interesting answer came from a sophomore Miranda Bowden, who is currently undecided. She says that “I think that a person can be born gay and have the choice to be gay.” An answer like this brings a lot of confusion. She explained herself by saying “Some people really can be born that way, and those who aren’t born that way can be influenced by several things and choose to be gay.”
Although most people believe that person is born that way, there are still those people who think otherwise. Cindy Zirlott, the Chaplain of the United Campus Ministry at Frostburg State University believes that being gay is a choice. Cindy, who has a masters in psychology believes that the since that has “proven” being gay is sketchy. She said “the theories have not been backed up, but I do believe the research is on the right track. Until then I’m going to believe what I have always believed.” Cindy made it clear that with proof her mind will change.
This issue will continue to be a controversial one as long as people are always going to be entitled to their own opinions. On the bright side, more and more people are accepting gay relationships in today's society.