Psychedelics, Sexuality and LGBT Rights

The subject of homosexuality is very interesting. I am a believer in the New England Journal's opinion that homosexuality for men is set in genetic code whereas woman merely have a preference. I myself don't believe in male bisexuality. I think it is a cultural manifestation wherein gay men reconcile their desires by claiming both gaining "best of both worlds" and a somewhat freeing of cultural compartmentalism. I'm not saying you can't have sex with both, but your heart will only lie with one. Woman on the other hand, by their genetics, are free to wax back and forth happily. IMHO.

Sexual Orientation: Feelings (emotional or physical) of sexual attraction you can not control.

Sexual Behavior: When you make the choice to act out on sexual desires.

Sexual Identity: What you choose to identify yourself as sexually. Terms like : Gay, Straight, Bisexual, Lesbian, A-Sexual are used to help people explain to others sexually what they do and do not like, However these terms are not set in stone and are subject to change from person to person.

Sexual Labels: What others choose to call you.

appologies for taking that on, here. i know this aspect of the topic might not be the intent of this thread. it's been buggin me for days. i didn't just REACT, and express those feelings off the cuff. i hope that cleans things up.

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In Zen, they say that there are two words that describe the universe.

those two words are "Not Always So"

That said, I like the kinsey scale. Easy Peasy

But really, I don't care who sexes with who, or why, or when. If I'm not part of it, It's none of my business. I got enough sexual issues of my own to worry about yours. work it out. don't hurt anybody.

In that same vein, I feel no need to tell any of y'all who I sleep with, or why. If it ain't you, stay out of it. If I want to sex you, I'll let you know. We can figure it out from there.

when i first saw tigamu's response about the male vs female bisexuality, my first thought was, "let's pay attention to what's going on when we feel the impulse to separate and compartmentalize."

let's do that. black or white=construct of the mind. it's interesting to notice when we want to put things into boxes...it's a finger pointing...perhaps there must be something that came up for you around that theme, tigamu, to have such strong inclinations in your ideas behind bisexuality...

i consider myself to be "bisexual", but frankly i HATE labeling myself. LABELS ARE SO LIMITING! we are infinite beings!!!!! i think sexuality is fluid, and i think the kinsey scale is a great (but not absolute) way of quantifying that fluidity.

I think this discussion brings up a very interesting point about thought. If you define life at its most fundamental as a series of actions and reactions between organisms and their environment dictated by their genetic code then what is the significance of intelligent thought as an evolutionary trait? To what purpose does philosophy serve in the grand scheme of things? Is it necessary that an organism achieve philosophical milestones and influence how that organism views itself and its relation to the universe? Does every thought thought have significance or importance beyond its original context? What my main question is does our thinking, be it right of wrong, have an impact on the universe because we can think? Is it truly mind over matter. Simply because we thought it and our resulting action, does it bring it to existence? (In reference to the observer affect) Is "Cognito ergo sum" a true statement and not some arrogant assumption of man's importance?

This is a little too deep for me to flush out in a blog and by myself.

Alan and Tsvetoslava:
Thanks for taking on this great project, I wish I could offer something to your film, being technically bisexual (labels - really aren't we ALL sexual?), but the one altered state I had was like a malfunction without insights. I can recommend lots of great literature available at MCC re: homosexuality and the bible. http://www.gentleshepherdmcc.com/bible.htm
It'd be great to be part of your crew on this, if you need extra help, I'm in Riverside.

Lina: I like two-spirit as well.

Sitaram: "If I want to sex you" = funny/sexy. I like it.
Anyone rememeber I Love Lucy: "I'm going to vamp you!"

Tigamu: Why divide bisexuality by gender? Isn't it more likely that female bisexuality is more socially accepted and therefor more evident? Many straight guys have taken advantage of an anonymous opportunity with another guy, have they not? Circle jerks with friends? That is bisexual play isn't it?

In balance with Heaven and Earth.

It is true that the main purpose of sex is to reproduce. But the gift of humanity is free choise. There is some evidence that claim that homosexuality is caused by a 'homosexual gen'. I believe this to be a blueprint for our lovelife, not perse your sexlife.

But as you develop in life, collecting experiences and reflections upon those experiences, you create your own vision of the world. It is this vision and your awareness of this vision that can gives you an option to have sex with the other gender. Some are very open to this, because of their experiences with this topic, and some aren't aware that they have a choise.
It's also a choise to identidy yourself and others. No, that aint true actually: your mind identifies automatically, but it is your choise to be aware of this and whether your control it, or it controls you.

The best thing to do is to enjoy here and now and not to be distracted by your thoughts and opinon of others. Enjoy and explore the lust and/or love you feel between one another, without hurting anyone else.