Hormones and Gender/Sexuality

I'd like for someone to confirm or correct my theory.

The way I see it. An embryo is initially genderless. In about 6 weeks, the body has produced germ cells that can turn into sperm or eggs. The body has everything it needs to be either male or female; even both male and female hormones. This is why men have nipples and women have a clitoris.
The genes start giving instructions to the gonads. If you have a Y chromosome, the SRY gene will turn on and tell your body to produce a lot of androgens. These androgens act on your gonads, degenerating the ducts that would create the uterus and growing the ducts that will create the testes.
If you have two x chromosomes, your body will create female genitalia because there are not enough androgens to promote male genitalia.
More importantly, androgens also affect brain development.
So in actuality, the only function of genetics is to tell your body what hormones to promote and when.

If you have a y chromosome and something blocks the process (not enough androgens are produced or they are not produced at the right time), you may develop female genitalia.
If you have a x chromosome and somehow androgens are introduced into your body (maybe from your mother), you may develop male genitalia. Both of these situations are more likely to cause intersex conditions.
I'll also fit sexual orientation in the equation. That a slight or gross variation in the what, when, where, and how much can affect our sexual orientation.

So taking hormones actually does a lot to reverse the process from MTF or FTM. I've heard that the traditional male and female thought patterns (motor skills and emotional response) change when people are on hormones.

The reason we don't completely turn into the opposite sex is because of timing. Sexual development in utero is timed pretty precisely. I also think hormone balance before and during puberty is key to sexual development.

This leads me to believe that male and female are two extremes at the ends of a broad spectrum or continuum. It's why no two vaginas are alike and not all penises are the same size. Everyone doesn't identify with the genitalia they were born with and Everyone isn't exclusively attracted to the opposite sex.

Hormones are the primary controller of biological sex. I think it's a lot more than we realize. I think they determine anything that has to do with gender and sexuality.

I think gene expression is very complex. It is amazing that a gene would turn on, turning on other genes and give instructions that tell your body how much hormones to produce and when.
My idea is that genetic control could be overridden by artificial introduction of hormones.

Chemistry is not an exact science. There is great variation in chemical reactions. I believe if you mix two substances, the product is never exactly the same mixture. This may be true of hormones. Timing and "dosage" are crucial. Any variation of either would explain spectrum between two extremes.

creationism vs. Evolution

I don't get the big fuss.
I think creationism should be taught along with Evolution.
It's the perfect example of hypothesis versus theory.

Creationism is the null hypothesis. "The null hypothesis, H0, represents a theory that has been put forward, either because it is believed to be true or because it is to be used as a basis for argument, but has not been proved." (from the statistics glossary)

Evolution is the theory. "A theory is a generalization based on many observations and experiments; a well-tested, verified hypothesis that fits existing data and explains how processes or events are thought to occur. It is a basis for predicting future events or discoveries. Theories may be modified as new information is gained. "(from )

Proselytizing

That word gives me so much trouble. Can't spell it, can't pronounce it without looking at it.
And I sure as hell can't stand it... From anyone.

Everyone knows it's annoying when Christians do it. What I've discovered is, it's just as annoying when atheist do it too.

Yes, science is great, now shut the fuck up.


Maybe because I'm a pluralist; but I don't see why people can't just live their lives and enjoy their faiths (or lack thereof) and just shut up about it. If I want to find Jesus, I'll have my people call your people.
My reasoning skills are perfectly intact; thank you very much. Believing in spirituality does not make me stupid.
Must you put down another person's beliefs in order to be secure in your own?

Apparently there's some big fight because Christians are treating atheist like a disenfranchised minority group; and atheist are trying to take over the country and not allow Christians to practice their religion; a.k.a stealing Christmas.
Honestly, they both sound like a bunch of whiny bitches.

Maybe it's because I can't stand people telling me (or others) who I am, who I should be, or what I should believe. Really chaps my hide.

Keep your outrage. We need solutions

I'm so tired of people complaining and being offended and outraged. But that's all they have.
They have no answers, no solutions.
If you're gonna bitch about something, help solve it. Or shut up.

Representative Government

Bush wants to turn our government assistance over to the churches. Bush who's familiar with the mega churches but not the local church that can barely keep it's doors open.

What we have is a government ruled by the wealthy. Ruled by corporations rather than people. Where an individual has little say; one must form a money making lobby in order to get anything done.

A representative should listen to their constituency and do what they can to meet their needs. This involves understanding their obstacle, needs, resources, goals.
All this while keeping in line with the Constitution. Making sure the masses don't infringe on the rights of the minority. Every representative should be available for summons to a public hearing. Representatives should be made to answer to their voters.