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There are people who say homosexuality is genetic. I heard someone say that there is an adultery gene, and say what the name of the gene was (It had a number in it), and that it could be 'triggered' by certain marital problems. Anyway, there is something researchers say: correlation doesn't prove causation. if there is a correlation beween a gene and a sin, there could be something else behind it.There may be something like 'spiritual genetics' or spiritual heritage. I wouldn't say it is a 'generational curse' per se, but maybe similar. God visits the iniquity of the fathers on the third and fourth generation, so there are some spiritual issues that can go down the family line, in this case, God visiting the sins of the fathers on the descendants. Of course it is possible for someone to break free of this, like we see in Ezekiel 18, and of course the New Testament.If someone had an adulterous ancestor, and he was adulterous, and his son was adulterous, and it was either learned, or that weakness was inherited, it could be inherited without it being caused by a gene, but since there was a common ancestor, the same gene might show up

I can remember when the consensus about alcoholism , both professionally and non professional , was that it was all self inflicted. Then they found out later that the probability of becoming an alcoholic was in part due to a chemical imbalance in the brain that greatly increased the odds of becoming an alcoholic.

Link, what did it mean for God to visit the iniquity of someone. Does that mean God made successive generations susceptible to the same sin?? It's that what God does? Does it mean God had punishments that had ramifications for 3 or 4 generations?

Not sure about generational curse old timer.But if you don't believe a Dad can leave a mark that carries over to several generations - good or bad - then you haven't lived very long

I don't think visiting the sin on the third and fourth generation means they are susceptible to the same sin. Maybe it could, but I see it more as you do, based on the way you asked your questions.I'm thinking more like this-- if the consequences of sin can go down the generations, maybe the sin can to. I probably should have picked examples of kings who imitated the sin of previous ancestors (and previous kings who weren't ancestors.) Probably most of us can see examples of children who followed in their father's footsteps. I think I may have heard of examples of adopted parents who seemed to emulate their biological parents

Ezekiel 18

the disposition toward conflicting sexuality is genetic. ie femininity in boys and boyishness in girlsunfortunately the translation of homosexuality in the English (KJV) language is effiminate and this has led to much confusion. Femininity is not homosexuality but an effiminate boy is susceptible to allurement to homosexuality.I'm not sure this addresses the thread of this post

Who defines effeminate? If a boy likes art more than sports, does that make him effeminate? If a boy is able to express his emotions openly, does that make him effeminate?There may be a genetic component to homosexuality, but there may be personal experiences (such as sexual abuse) and cultural pressures that affect a person's sexuality.

Bonnie, what is your definition of an effeminate boy? Effeminate characteristics in a boy is a part of his God blessed creation. The same for tomboy characteristics in a girl. Hetrosexuality is not a genetic order but a character instilled by the upbringing. God provides the plumbing and the parents build the home

Since I cannot fully grasp the OP, I want to express my concerns, because I see it in my extended family.I worry about some 'honestly mislead parent' who has a boy who in their opinion shows 'effeminate' tendencies or a girl who is a 'Tom-boy' to start asking the child, 'Do you think you should have been a girl (or boy)? OR Would you like to BE a girl (or boy)? Asking this at an early age could possibly cause a major mental problem with the child. The 'sex change' idea might start being the 'parent's' decision.This is probably an old man's ignorance to the new world order of genetics. Or completely out in left field for this post Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]/