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“Nobody in the scientific or medical world thinks that homosexuality is something that people choose. It's something we are. Now, I didn't choose to be heterosexual. I just woke up when I was about twelve years old and girls didn't look obnoxious to me any longer, but I didn't make a choice about…” quote by John Shelby Spong
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“Nobody in the scientific or medical world thinks that homosexuality is something that people choose. It's something we are. Now, I didn't choose to be heterosexual. I just woke up when I was about twelve years old and girls didn't look obnoxious to me any longer, but I didn't make a choice about the matter. I just responded to my own hormones.”

John Shelby Spong

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Sexual orientation is innate, not a choice, shaped by biology and personal experience.

In simple terms: Sexual orientation is innate, not chosen.

Key Takeaway

Respect people’s inherent identities.

Themes

identity biology sexuality

Mood

thoughtful educational

Type

theological social

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • education
  • healthcare

Key Concepts

human nature social acceptance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies better accept innate orientations?
  • What role does education play?
A Different Perspective

Cultural attitudes may resist scientific understanding.

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