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Originally Posted by SoCalCoug
My understanding of the common use of the word "mind" is that it is the conscious portion of the brain. Therefore, it is a part of the brain's function, but not the entirety of the brain's function.
Therefore, if "sexuality of any type" is controlled by the brain (which I think we all agree on), it is not necessarily the same as saying "sexuality of any type" is controlled by the mind.
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"In our mind" does not necessarily equate to "Controlled by our mind"
If I put my hand on the burner, the pain is all in my mind, but I can't tell my mind that it doesn't actually hurt or not to pull my hand away.