Sense Project

Myth Bustin’ Question I

Animals do not engage in homosexual behaviour; therefore, homosexuality is not natural.

FALSE!

First, what does “natural” even mean? If we’re talking about animals, scientists have known for a long time that many species engage in homosexual sex. Yeah, that’s right; we’re talking about dwarf chimpanzees, dolphins, killer whales, lions and many many others. Some animals form lifelong bonds with another animal of the same sex in the same way that other members of their species form lifelong bonds with a mate of the opposite sex.

Here are some interesting links pertaining to homosexual sex in the animal kingdom:

Homosexual Activity Among Animals Stirs Debate (National Geographic)

Homosexual Behaviour Widespread in Animals According to New Study (Telegraph.co.uk)

1500 Species Practice Homosexuality (The Medical News)

Now, if we’re talking about human beings, we need to remember that many things/ behaviours/ beliefs that are considered “natural” today weren’t considered that way not so long ago. For a very long time, the Catholic Church, for instance, tried to prevent people from using contraception because it wasn’t considered “natural” and therefore, wrong.

So, this means that the “natural” argument simply doesn’t fly!