🎙️ The Bold Premise

 

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, president of the Ruth Institute and Catholic truth-teller extraordinaire, came on the show to call out a major myth:

 

🚫 “People are born gay.”

 

She’s not just throwing opinions around. She’s got the science receipts, the philosophical chops, and the Catholic anthropology to back it all up.

 

 

🧬 Science Says... Nope.

 

Let’s talk DNA 🧬 and identical twins 👯‍♂️ for a sec:

 

-The 2019 Human Genome Study found no “gay gene.” Not even a combo of genes that would reliably predict same-sex attraction. 

 

-Identical twins: If being gay were genetic, you'd expect both twins to be gay nearly every time. It's only about 30%, which basically screams: Not born that way.

 

So... science has entered the chat. 🧑‍🔬📉

 

 

🧠 Thoughts, Feelings, Behavior... It’s Complicated

 

Dr. Morse explains that “being gay” isn’t even one clearly defined thing. Researchers ask:

 

-How do you feel?

 

-What do you do?

 

-How do you identify?

 

Surprise! 🔍 Those answers don’t always match up. So, when someone says, “I’m gay,” that could mean a LOT of different things. It’s not like having blue eyes or being left-handed (despite what the memes say).

 

 

🚫 Therapy Bans: What’s Really Going On?

 

There's a big push to ban conversion therapy. Dr. Morse points out:

 

That’s basically the government telling your therapist what they can and can’t say to you in a private room.

 

Yeah. Let that sink in. 🧠

 

The argument is that therapy like this is “harmful”, but the data doesn’t support that. What we do have is a bunch of ideologically driven fearmongering.

 

 

Meanwhile in the Self-Help Aisle...

 

Timmerie made a good point here... 


In a culture OBSESSED with self-improvement: 


📚 "Top 5 Hacks to a Better You!"


💪 "Change your habits, change your life!"

 

... somehow the one thing you can’t change... is your sexuality? 😵

 

Make it make sense.

 

 

You Are Not Your Feelings

 

At the heart of this conversation is truth:


💡 You are a rational being with free will.


💡 You are not just a bundle of feelings or attractions.


💡 You were created, body and soul, for a purpose.

 

YES, you can change. People do. All the time. 🙌

 

 

💔 But What About My Friends?

 

Timmerie brought it home emotionally, too. She’s had close friends identify as gay. She gets the tension: especially for Gen Z, who crave authentic friendship but confuse love with approval.

 

Loving someone doesn’t mean you have to agree with every choice they make. 💛
Sometimes the most loving thing you can do... is gently share the truth.

 

And to anyone personally struggling with same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria:


🗣️ “This is not the final word on your identity.”


You are more than your feelings. And you are deeply, deeply loved.

 

 

🛑 TL;DR: So, What’s the Takeaway?

 

-No, you're not born gay. The science doesn't support it.

 

-Conversion Therapy isn’t harmful. In fact, people can and do change.

 

-Catholic teaching is both true and compassionate.

 

-You are not alone. You are loved. You are seen. And there is hope.

 

 

The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.

🎙️ The Bold Premise
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Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, president of the Ruth Institute and Catholic truth-teller extraordinaire, came on the show to call out a major myth:
&nbsp;
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🚫 &ldquo;People are born gay.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
&nbsp;
She&rsquo;s not just throwing opinions around. She&rsquo;s got the science receipts, the philosophical chops, and the Catholic anthropology to back it all up.
&nbsp;
<hr data-start="709" data-end="712">
&nbsp;
🧬&nbsp;Science Says... Nope.
&nbsp;
Let&rsquo;s talk DNA 🧬 and identical twins 👯&zwj;♂️ for a sec:
&nbsp;
-The 2019 Human Genome Study found no &ldquo;gay gene.&rdquo; Not even a combo of genes that would reliably predict same-sex attraction.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
-Identical twins: If being gay were genetic, you'd expect both twins to be gay nearly every time. It's only about 30%, which basically screams: Not born that way.
&nbsp;
So... science has entered the chat. 🧑&zwj;🔬📉
&nbsp;
<hr data-start="1167" data-end="1170">
&nbsp;
🧠&nbsp;Thoughts, Feelings, Behavior... It&rsquo;s Complicated
&nbsp;
Dr. Morse explains that &ldquo;being gay&rdquo; isn&rsquo;t even one clearly defined thing. Researchers ask:
&nbsp;
-How do you feel?
&nbsp;
-What do you do?
&nbsp;
-How do you identify?
&nbsp;
Surprise! 🔍 Those answers don&rsquo;t always match up. So, when someone says, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m gay,&rdquo; that could mean a LOT of different things. It&rsquo;s not like having blue eyes or being left-handed (despite what the memes say).
&nbsp;
<hr data-start="1602" data-end="1605">
&nbsp;
🚫&nbsp;Therapy Bans: What&rsquo;s Really Going On?
&nbsp;
There's a big push to&nbsp;ban conversion therapy. Dr. Morse points out:
&nbsp;
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That&rsquo;s basically the government telling your therapist what they can and can&rsquo;t say to you in a private room.
</blockquote>
&nbsp;
Yeah. Let that sink in. 🧠
&nbsp;
The argument is that therapy like this is &ldquo;harmful&rdquo;, but&nbsp;the data doesn&rsquo;t support that. What we do have is a bunch of ideologically driven fearmongering.
&nbsp;
<hr data-start="2127" data-end="2130">
&nbsp;
Meanwhile in the Self-Help Aisle...
&nbsp;
Timmerie made a good point here...&nbsp;
 In a culture OBSESSED with self-improvement:&nbsp;
 📚 "Top 5 Hacks to a Better You!"
 💪 "Change your habits, change your life!"
&nbsp;
... somehow&nbsp;the one thing you can&rsquo;t change... is your sexuality? 😵
&nbsp;
Make it make sense.
&nbsp;
<hr data-start="2468" data-end="2471">
&nbsp;
You Are Not Your Feelings
&nbsp;
At the heart of this conversation is truth:
 💡 You are a rational being with free will.
 💡 You are not just a bundle of feelings or attractions.
 💡 You were created, body and soul, for a purpose.
&nbsp;
YES, you can change. People do. All the time. 🙌
&nbsp;
<hr data-start="2796" data-end="2799">
&nbsp;
💔&nbsp;But What About My Friends?
&nbsp;
Timmerie brought it home emotionally, too. She&rsquo;s had close friends identify as gay. She gets the tension: especially for&nbsp;Gen Z, who crave authentic friendship but confuse love with approval.
&nbsp;
<blockquote data-start="3044" data-end="3200">
Loving someone doesn&rsquo;t mean you have to agree with every choice they make. 💛 Sometimes the most loving thing you can do... is gently share the truth.
</blockquote>
&nbsp;
And to anyone&nbsp;personally struggling with same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria:
 🗣️ &ldquo;This is not the final word on your identity.&rdquo;
 You are more than your feelings. And you are deeply, deeply loved.
&nbsp;
<hr data-start="3413" data-end="3416">
&nbsp;
🛑 TL;DR: So, What&rsquo;s the Takeaway?
&nbsp;
-No, you're not born gay. The science doesn't support it.
&nbsp;
-Conversion Therapy isn&rsquo;t harmful. In fact, people can and do change.
&nbsp;
-Catholic teaching is both true and compassionate.
&nbsp;
-You are not alone. You are loved. You are seen. And there is hope.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The&nbsp;best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It&rsquo;s free and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out <a href="https://relevantradio.com/listen/get-the-app/">here</a>.

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Life can get busy, and it's easy to miss out on the captivating moments from your favorite Relevant Radio shows. But now, we've got you covered! "The Best of the Week - Relevant Radio Podcast" brings you the crème de la crème of Relevant Radio's programming. We carefully curate and compile the most engaging and relevant content from the past week, just for you! Get ready to catch up on faith, culture, current events, and personal growth, all in one convenient and easily accessible podcast. It's like having a front-row seat to the most compelling moments from Relevant Radio's diverse range of shows. So, whether you're an active Relevant Radio listener or new to our programming, "The Best of the Week - Relevant Radio Podcast" is your passport to a world of knowledge, growth, and inspiration.

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