Product Description- This non-fiction booklet gives a gay perspective on humanist beliefs. It discusses subjects such as monogamy and promiscuity, and counters the rejection of same sex attraction on moral and religious grounds. Touching on scientific and social arguments, it takes only an hour or two to argue for a positive outlook on the place of lesbians and gay men in the modern world. - Humanism is a rational system of thought in which the primary objectives are human happiness and fulfilment, not adherence to supernatural beliefs. Humanism can be defined as working with others for the common good, or “Being good for goodness sake”. This booklet is a manifesto - not in the sense of being a  political party's pitch for votes - but in the sense of proposing a humanist view of the world specifically relevant to lesbians and gay men. Though written for lesbian and gay humanists, what it says may beof interest to others who are not gay, or who may be religious. Arguments are put forward to support the following propositions:• human characteristics vary from one individual to another; this variation is natural and desirable - it helps us to adapt and survive in a changing world; • human sexuality varies a lot; millions are strongly driven by sexual attraction to others of the same gender; • our sexual desires are deeply rooted in our personalities; with sexual love, as with relationships between human beings generally, variety should be expected to occur; • we should use observation and reason to develop our understanding of the world around us, testing our ideas out when practicable; we should challenge beliefs based on superstition, supposed messages from a god or gods, or traditions, especially those which conflict with rational understanding; • we should develop a moral compass to guide our actions; a compass that will help us judge what will be of benefit to ourselves and those around us, and steer us through the difficulties of life; • living among a heterosexual majority, we are constantly reminded of our own different natures; likeother minorities, we may face questions about how we fit in; • being an identifiable minority, we are vulnerable to discrimination; we need to stand up for ourselves; • we should promote an outlook of tolerance and respect for individuality and difference in society generally; • whilst opposing those who condemn us because of our sexuality, we should give credit where credit is due; we should not undervalue kind and helpful actions performed by those with beliefs different from our own. The following sections of this booklet further explain each of these propositions. Product Details Pamphlet: 32 pages Publisher: Gayles Books (February 20, 2011) ISBN-10: 095476935X ISBN-13: 978-0954769352