Please, I want to know the cause of homosexualism.

George (by SMS)

It is not very clear what causes homosexualism. There are two main theories as to what causes homosexual attractions. One is that a homosexual orientation is essentially dictated by genetic and or biological factors—put simply, that people are “born gay.” The other theory is that homosexual attractions develop primarily as a result of psychological and environmental influences and early experiences. In the public square, the latter theory has appeared to be in decline and the former gaining favour in recent decades. Debates over homosexuality are often presented in terms of a false dichotomy—either a person is “born gay,” or a person “chooses to be gay.” The truth lies between these two extremes. For the most part, people do not choose what sexual feelings or attractions they experience. Each of us does, however, choose the sexual behaviours in which we engage.