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What is Manifest Love?

A movement. Just starting. Some 3,200 of us so far, some in local teams around the country. We are men of all types, who share some key beliefs. Think of it as an army of lovers working to build a whole new vision of gay male world. We think it's time we gave ourselves the lives we truly want. Our motto is gay men finding new ways to be with and for each other. That's what we do.

We educate, support and inspire gay men to seek new ways of being with and for each other. We encourage gay men to understand and embody the best, most powerful and transformative values we bring to culture: non-violence, the brotherhood of deep friendship, sexual celebration, service and nurturance, new forms of intimacy with women, and pursuit of diverse forms of ecstatic union. We believe that different kinds of queer men, working together, can shape a more loving, affectionate, and affirming world, for ourselves and others.

That's our mission. What's yours?

What we are not:
  • a cult
  • 12-step or support group
  • a private club
  • a church
  • one of those nasty right-wing ex-gay "salvation" or "reparative" frauds
  • a new-age marketing ploy
  • a sex or dating service
However, things happen

Management cannot be held even slightly responsible if you should join in and get:

  • inspired
  • enlightened
  • laid
  • less cynical
  • new friends
  • new hope
  • some new ideas
  • a really great boyfriend
  • blown away by the beauty of it all
  • all of the above

We have no obligatory dues, loyalty oaths, secret handshakes, decoder rings or tote bags. (well, OK, we might talk about the rings)

We DON'T call you at home over dinner to ask for money. We DO gratefully accept donations (when we get our non-profit status, you can take it off your taxes and finally get Uncle Sam to pay for a new gay world).

OK, so what does Manifest Love actually DO?

This work grows person to person by gay men who want new ways to be with -- and for -- each other. Our work takes many forms. Some activities so far...

Is there a local team near me?

Could be, Tiger. Local teams form where guys express interest and do the work. Check 'em out here.

Is this some spiritual thing?

It depends on how you see it. Some men relate to this as spiritual, others simply want to belong to a more friendly and loving gay world. We even hear a couple guys just joined to meet somebody cute. No matter where you fit, one thing's clear: it's about the values, ethics, and practices in gay men's lives right now. If spirituality and values interest you especially, read this.

Are you guys for real?

Judge for yourself. Read what participants say about us. Check out our mission statement.

Join our contact list to hear of local events.

 

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