RT Article
T1 The causes of human sexual orientation
JF Theology & sexuality
VO 27
IS 1
SP 1
OP 19
A1 Cook, Christopher C. H. 1945-
LA English
YR 2021
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1752573722
AB Research on the causes of human sexual orientation has been marshaled in support of predetermined and opposing theological viewpoints. Whilst acknowledging that there is still much that is not known, the peer reviewed scientific literature clearly shows that a combination of genetic and environmental factors contribute to sexual orientation, with approximately one third of variance currently attributed to the former. Much of the known environmental influence appears to be intra-uterine and there is no currently convincing evidence that social environment plays a significant part. This body of evidence is relevant to theology. Greater attention should be given to critical interdisciplinary engagement of the theology and science of sexual orientation.
K1 Nature
K1 Theology
K1 Environment
K1 Genetics
K1 Homosexuality
K1 Sexual Orientation
DO 10.1080/13558358.2020.1818541