The Moral Defense of Homosexuality : Why Every Argument Against Gay Rights Fails

Chris Meyers takes the reader on a careful, rational, sustained criticism of arguments about the immorality of homosexuality. Meyers refutes anti-gay arguments by showing that they are based on unreasonable or demonstrably false ideas about the nature of morality. Working through the morality arguments against homosexuality, Meyers shows how the nature of morality demands impartial, overriding reasons to act. He argues that morality is not grounded in visceral feelings of disgust, commands from the scriptures, or mysterious Platonic essences. In clear, convincing discussion, Meyers examines morality to promote the moral logic of granting rights to all people, no matter their sexual orientation.\ Criticizes Arguments About The Immorality Of Homosexuality, Refuting Anti-gay Arguments By Arguing That They Are Based On Unreasonable Or Demonstrably False Ideas About The Nature Of Morality. The Author Examines Morality To Promote The Moral Logic Of Granting Rights To All People, No Matter Their Sexual Orientation. What Is Morality? -- Moral Theory And Divine Command -- Destiny Or Choice? Biology, Sexual Orientation, And Responsibility -- Homosexuality And Morality, I The Natural Law Argument -- Homosexuality And Morality, Ii The Teleological Argument & Moral Intuitionistism -- Debunking Psychological Explanations For Disapproval Of Homosexuality -- Homosexuality, Consequences, And Justice, I Slippery Slope Arguments -- Homosexuality, Consequences, And Justice, Ii Alleged Bad Consequences Of Gay Tolerant Public Policies -- Arguments In Favor Of Homosexuality And Gay Rights. Chris Meyers. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. In this book, Chris Meyers takes the reader on a careful, rational, sustained criticism of arguments about the immorality of homosexuality. Meyers refutes anti-gay arguments by showing that they are based on unreasonable or demonstrably false ideas about the nature of morality