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by AntigoneRising on January 31st, 2007
Biologically, breeding within a family line dramatically increases the chances of genetic abnormality (as the genetic abnormality is carried within the family), and is not conducive to producing the healthiest offspring.
Psychologically and sociologically, it confuses the roles that people have in our lives. Often incest is in the form of child molestation, and is not indicative of a relationship on equal grounds (also a moral issue). (Read Secret Survivors.)
by Anonymous on January 31st, 2007
It is illegal, and I personally it is immoral, and it is simply wrong, by all I know and believe personally. That is probably why there are so many laws that try to protect children against it!
by anonymous on January 31st, 2007
It is just nasty,....Having sex with a family member is just not cool.
by Firebrand on January 31st, 2007
Definately it is wrong.
I cannot imagine anything more revolting that sex with my brother . Even the thought of a cousin is too close for my liking
by Penny The Wise on March 23rd, 2007
I have some huge strong feelings on this topic because it hits close to home. Or IN my home rather. I have a bother who raped my sister when she was 8 and he was 13. I think it is disgusting, and I think that he should burn in hell for what he did. There is no excuses. I think incest is wrong, and I really have no definite reasons, just that something about it makes my skin crawl. I have really only heard about incest in families that seem to have many, many, mental and emotional issues in them and maybe that's why. I see it as a mental illness. I personally could never have that kind of a relationship with my family members.
by seryeuse on January 31st, 2007
No, it is not wrong or gross at all! My brother and I had/have an incestuous relationship and it's not fair that people should point at him calling him nasty and wrong, and that they should drag me by the hand calling me the victim. I thought before it was wrong, but that's because that is what other people were telling me. No, it's not wrong!
by Wendora on January 31st, 2007
This past Saturday a man in his late 20's said he had sexual feelings and loved his sister of 24. After trying to reason with him why he should try to resist these inclinations of wanting to "love" and "marry" his sister, it came out that he was already sexually and emotionally involved with her. Why he just didn't come out first and lay his cards on the table boggles my mind.
Nevertheless, he has started something that I believe is immoral and illegal. I suggested that he see a therapist and get professional help. Who knows what he will do.
by nobodymuch on April 29th, 2007
Firstly, we can't discuss this if people keep muddling it with child molestation, or underage sex.
Let's assume we are discussing sexual realtionships between fully adult people, of sound mind, making free choices.
This is topical in Europe right now, because a fully adult brother and sister in Germany are challenging the incest laws on Human Rights grounds.
One of the main arguments against them is the "probability of genetic defect" one. They argue that human rights law protects those with genetic defects against any attempts to stop them breeding, and that the likelihood of defect in many of these cases is far greater than in theirs.
It is hard to argue against this logic, and it will be interesting to see how it turns out.
by Anonymous on March 23rd, 2007
It's wrong for a number of reasons. The biggest reason being that it is harmful and counterproductive to the survival of the human race. Most cultures, peoples and societies are in agreement. Incest has been around a long time and practiced throughout history. For example, Egyptian royalty often married their sisters and the Biblical Nimrod married his own mother Semiramis.
Definition
1. Sexual relations between persons who are so closely related that their marriage is illegal or forbidden by custom.
2. The statutory crime of sexual relations with such a near relative.
by mysticdeliria on January 31st, 2007
Yes, I think it's gross too. Although I'm not sure if that's a natural revoltion or whether it's something ingrained by society. Personally, I want nothing to do with it and support it being illegal. Besides, with all the possible birth defects that could occur, why go looking for more?
P.S. I'm rating you up, not that I can make much of a dent.
by rgypsy on March 28th, 2007
it is both wrong and gross. it's not good.
by centrator on March 27th, 2007
As far as I am concerned all this talk about "moral" does not apply here at all. If they want it, they can have it as far as I am concerned. Live and let live. It's their business, not yours'.
by Jade on March 27th, 2007
It is wrong and nothing anyone can say will make it right. This is my opinion. I know, and understand, that it took place a LONG time ago when people thought it would insure a pure bloodline, but it was done in ignorance. Nowadays incest usually goes hand in hand with child molestation, tho I know there are other forms, most people know it is wrong..from a moral standpoint and a legal one.
by Anonymous on March 27th, 2007
The idea to me is a little gross. I think that is because there are two processes at work. The first is moral - we are instilled pretty much from birth with certain ideas of right and wrong (stemming from religion, which I'll get into in a minute). The second is biological - while many animal species do have incestuous breeding relationships with no impact on the offspring, however in species more closely related to humans there seems to be some sort of behavioural/cognitive/genetic thing going on that makes them find siblings and parents unsuitable as sexual partners. Joan Goddall wrote about this in her work with chimpanzees.
Now the religious part of the debate. If you read earlier parts of the bible, sometimes incestuous relationships seemed to be deemed okay (I can't think of any off the top my head, however). In later parts of the bible, they are not okay. Why is this?
I believe this is a Israelite/Christian reaction to the other tribes/nations around at the time. For example, Ancient Egypt had a tradition of siblings in the ruling class marrying each other, thus continuing the royal line. What happened to the Israelites in Egypt? They were slaves. This struggle may have had an impact on the values of the society that emerged when they left Egypt, and consequently named as sins many things that the Egyptian society valued (such as Idolatory).
In Rome, the Christians were persecuted. Consequently many things that the Romans regarded as alright - multiple gods, the belief system regarding afterlife, excessive behaviours (in drinking, orgies, luxuries), homosexuality etc were ruled out in Christian teachings. This is a very simplistic view of the process but I think you can get the idea.
However, in the two societies I have mentioned above - Egyptian and Roman, it should be noted that incest was NOT the norm, although it seems to have taken place in the governing societies (off the top of my head, in Rome several emperors including Nero and Caligula (and I may be wrong) had incestuous relationships. These men aren't the poster boys for incest though - they were mad as hatters)
EDIT:
I have changed the answer a little. I don't know what I was thinking when I wrote it. I still stand by my response regarding the mechanisms through which incest came to be seen as 'wrong' or 'gross', but I disagree with the pro-incest statements I made. Below is the part that I have removed from my answer. It still bears some weight, but it does not comprehend the true psychological impact of incest, which almost always is the result of a 'diseased' family system.
"In the case of two consenting adults having protected/contraceptive sex, I do not think that incest is wrong, and I think that the 'state' or legislative bodies have no right in private bedrooms. However, that said, the state should become involved in cases where there is a non-consent issue, and where one of the people involved is not an adult.
In the case children coming from this relationship, I think a little more caution would be advised, especially in families with a known existence of genetic disorder. Given the genetic screening techniques that are available today, I see no problem with an incestuous couple going ahead and having a child if they have both been screened for carrying genes that are involved in genetic disorders."
by Annie Girl on April 29th, 2007
I consider incest as a crime and that the perp should be arrested and imprisoned 18 years for rape and sexual assault...one of the 2 is either a child or adolescent who has no choice in the sexual act.
If you are asking whether two adult relatives decide to have sexual relations, then that is their choice or decision but pretty stupid. Extended families of today often live so far apart that they are virtual strangers so it is not surprising that some are attracted to each other and make adult choices based on their personal beliefs, feelings, life plans and hopes, and what could happen if a pregnancy might occur.
Before transportation was so quick and affordable by driving or flying, marriages often occurred between cousins or even adopted siblings later in life. Note: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Another: a never-married friend with whom I retired married a cousin her age (past 60) whom she had seldom seen during their 60+ years. They have a wonderful relationship.
Somehow, I just cannot imagine correctness for siblings of the same parent ever choosing incest after becoming an adult. NEVER FOR UNDER 18 YEARS ADOLESCENT.
MAKING GOOD CHOICES IS ALWAYS BEST
AND MAY INCEST OF A CHILD ALWAYS BE CALLED SEXUAL ASSAULT AND/OR RAPE.
by Klayto on April 28th, 2007
Well, I often make out with my cousin... So, I guess it's okay. But don't throw tomatoes at me.
by JYD...not-so-undercover on March 27th, 2007
yes, my brother is gross
by bigkado69 on March 27th, 2007
It is disgusting knowing the consequences of it and just everything with it.
by calivar on March 23rd, 2007
why would u ask such a thing, do u even have siblings
by Anonymous on March 28th, 2007
Soul-mates? That's not what I meant. What I mean is that sometimes it is BEST for the person to have an adult relationship with the sibling, and that the state or government should leave well enough alone, if that person is well-adjusted in other areas - such as working, having friends, doing physical activity, church or religion of some kind if they're into that. It's a case by case thing, I'm not saying everybody should stay at home and keep it in the family because the big bad world is out there.
Also in the sense of gaining sexual experience, I don't see a problem with teenage siblings (16+ age of consent is 16 here) trying it out with each other before going on to proper adult relationships with other people.
by Babycakes on March 28th, 2007
Are you kidding me?????? Do you really need a why to this question.?? It is dispicable.
by Hans1972 on August 1st, 2010
Incest between consenting adults is awesome.
Incest that is abusive, or incest where an older person is sexually abusing a child, is horrible.
I don't think that incest between consenting adults is wrong or gross. In fact I quite enjoy doing it. I have a very big problem with incest that is abusive though, and especially when the victims are children. Adults who prey upon children should be exterminated.
by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on May 13th, 2007
Let's talk about this today.
by Telchazzar on July 20th, 2011
Okay, what if both partners are willing adults and birth control is used so that no children can be born? Why would still be immoral? No one is being raped and no deformed children are produced. and don't tell me its wrong on religious or moral grounds. Religion is fake, there is no god.
by ludwica on April 28th, 2009
As long as they use a condom or the woman uses birth control 2 adults is not wrong is not a sin is not nasty is a beatifull thing that happend between 2 adults from the same family
by merle234 on July 27th, 2009
It's only wrong and gross if people can get pregnant.
Homosexual incest is fine, incest between identical twin sisters is hot.
by Anonymous on June 10th, 2010
Incest is right, it is beautiful, and it is the best sex I've ever had. I hurt nobody, and nobody hurt me. We were all consenting minors at that time, and we were all consenting adults the last time. We have a better and stronger relationship now than before.
by AnonymousGirl on September 24th, 2007
I think this is both "wrong" and "gross" because I view it as immoral and disgusting. Do I really need more reason than that? Not only that, there's messed up things that can happen if you have children in the same blood line.
by Anonymous on September 22nd, 2007
NO INCEST IS GOOD EVRY ONE SHOUD HAVE A GO.
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by HHFisher1983 on January 24th, 2012
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I think i am in love with my mom, what should i do about this?
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by anonymouson13 on February 1st, 2012
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is it ok that incest and dog sex stories turn me on but never done any of it?
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Well, why isn't it illegal for people with diseases, or other disorders, that can be given to their children, to have sex? Also, saying that incest often leads to child molestation, is like saying, "being gay, often leads to aids, therefore it's wrong."
by Castrate on January 31st, 2007
I didn't say it led to child molestation, Castrate. I said that it often IS child molestation. I also do not see me arguing for anything being illegal.
by AntigoneRising on January 31st, 2007
You know what? You're right. Sorry, I read that wrong. I'm really hungry you see? I tend to make mistakes like that when I haven't eaten.
by Castrate on January 31st, 2007
The law is not concerned with preventing all but "the healthiest offspring" or it would not protect the right of many of the disabled to breed, even in cases where the probability of a defect is much higher then with (say) a normal brother and sister.
Your point about confusing social relationships has some strength, but it could be argued that with the destruction of marriage, the laws increasingly supporting homosexuality and "transgenderedness", things are already getting just as confused in this would make them.
As for your reference to child molestation, Antigone, that has no place if we are to discuss the wisdom of criminalizing incest. That means criminalizing incest on its own, with nothing else unacceptable going on. Strictly adults, strictly consensual.
Don't imagine I have a strong view either way. I just like to see serious topics discussed sanely and with a rational mind.
by nobodymuch on April 29th, 2007
If we are discussing rationally and logically, we must note that the question doesn't ask anything at all about the law, but about what the answerer thinks. Perhaps you should trade some judgmental arrogance for reading glasses.
by AntigoneRising on April 29th, 2007