Scientists have identified a gene that causes folks to become liberals. They call it the "7R" mutation of the "DRD4" gene. This gene controls dopamine in the brain.
So apparently, their brains get all mushy from all that extra dopamine, making them susceptible to illogical thought patterns and perversions, and people who don't have this mutation tend to act like they have some sense.
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Friends, I think this finding is wonderful news. I have ordered several cases of genetic testing kits, and will soon be testing my congregation. Anyone found with this gene will be required to be celibate. If everybody does this, we can stamp out liberalism in three generations!
Pastor Billy-Reuben
Studies of animals indicate that DRD4 is involved in cortical excitability and behavioral sensitization. These alterations in cortical arousal affect "approach traits" such as novelty seeking and sensation seeking, which in turn affect personality and behavior (Eichhammer et al. 2005). People who score high on measures of novelty seeking have less tolerance for monotony and constantly seek the new and unusual (to them) in order to alter dopamine levels to affect mood; at the extremes, they are characterized as impulsive, exploratory, fickle, excitable, quick-tempered, and extravagant (Puttonen, Ravaja, and Keltikangas-Jarvinen 2005). People who score low on this measure tend to be more inclined to follow the rules (Golimbet et al. 2007). Those who score lower also tend to be more reflective, rigid, loyal, stoic, slow-tempered, and frugal.
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Friends, I think this finding is wonderful news. I have ordered several cases of genetic testing kits, and will soon be testing my congregation. Anyone found with this gene will be required to be celibate. If everybody does this, we can stamp out liberalism in three generations!
Pastor Billy-Reuben
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