What I think

I think that all people are special and important simply because they exist. People should not judge or be judged on anything other than content of their character.

I do not believe in discrimination against any one for any reason.

Because something is typical does not make it normal- typical and normal are two very different ideas.

Race is simply a social construct. If the scientific definition of a species is thus... A group of organisms that can mate naturally and produce fertile offspring.Then it is perfectly obvious to me that "race" is a construct not a reality. Any one person on the planet can mate naturally with anyother person and have fertile offspring. Yes, of course there are exceptions(infertility etc) - but I am talking as a whole, as a species we can and do have children with each other. Race is a construct to keep some people down and raise others up- artificially. Plainly put- this is crap.

Heterosexuality is NOT the only "correct" sexuality. Sexuality is very much a part of our and other species genetic makeup. Many non-human species engage in homosexual behaviours. Being Gay,Lesbian,Transgendered,Straight,Bi or anything else is not a disease, it is not an abberation of nature,it is not a sin to be punished and condemed, it is not a choice; it is simply part of the bigger picture of love and being loved. Many species in nature- and we as humans are a part of the natural world- reproduce in ways that do not involve heterosexual activity- so to say that heterosexual is the only normal way is incorrect.

Humanism does not preach. It does not speak of a Heaven and eternal bliss as a reward for true believers and those who follow correctly; nor does it speak of Hell and eternal pain and suffering for those who do not follow correctly. It speaks to a persons innate right to make a connection on a spiritual level with the Universe. It is not a scripted dogma. There is no real right or wrong- however this does not make it a non-moral, non-conductive religion. People do not have to be a part of the main stream religion to be moral, they do not have to follow the dogma and teachings of a "legitimate" or widely recognized religion to be honest and loving people. Human life should be based on reason, rationalism and science. Finding our way in the universe is one of the most important undertakings that each of us will ever attempt. Spiritual Humanism chooses to take each person as a real and legitimate human being and journey together.