What Would Jesus Do?
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Azariah Southworth, host of the popular Christian youth show The Remix has done something radical (at least in the Christian world).
The host of over a year and a half has come OUT of the closet! As a homo! A gay!
Congrats on coming out!!!!!
Amen, we say. aMEN.
Southworth says, “This has been a long time coming. I’m in a place where I’m at peace with my faith, friends, family and more importantly myself. I know this will end my career in Christian television, but I must now live my life openly and honestly with everyone. This is my reason for doing this.”
The Remix is seen in more than 128 million homes worldwide. The show is in syndication and averages more than 200,000 viewers weekly.
Southworth has risen to fame in the Christian world and has been featured in different national publications, such as Charisma Magazine and many other religious media outlets.
Southworth adds, “I know I will be cut off from many within the Christian community, and if so, then they didn’t get the point of the life of Christ. I believe by me living my life honestly and authentically now, I am able to be a better person and a better Christian. We all know there are so many other gay people in the Christian industry; they’re just all scared. I was scared, but now I’m no longer afraid."
He probably just ruined his career in the Christian biz, but better free and happy than closed and oppressed.
All I know is God wrote in the Bible that NOT everyone who calls HIS name will enter heaven. He expresses clearly in the Bible that gays (including effeminates) are CONDEMNED unless they repent. So this guy is completely mistaken and OBVIOUSLY he NEVER was a TRUE christian. This guy is completely crazy..not only crazy, he is dangerous because he is confusing people. PEOPLE THERE IS A WAY TO HEAVEN AND THAT WAY IS JESUS CHRIST, BUT FIRST YOU HAVE TO REPENT FROM YOUR SINS AND YOU HAVE TO CUT FROM THE ROOT THE THINGS THAT TIE YOU TO THIS SINFUL WORLD.
That guy is brave. Congrats and good luck. PLUS. He is HOT. Crap. I'm a girl. And married. Crap.
Ok, good, great. Now, what the fuck is wrong with this dude's head???? Is it really that big or is this a very poorly Photoshopped picture?
#199 IF THEY ARE BORN THAT WAY THEN HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN PEDOPHILES, THEY ARE THE SAME AS GAYS THEY HAVE SEXUAL DESIRES(THE DEVIL ) TO HAVE SEX WITH CHILDREN, AND THEY CAN EITHER GIVE IN AND BECOME A PEDOPHILE OR THEY CAN FIND GOD AND PRAY AND FIGHT THE URGES, THEY WERE NOT BORN THAT WAY, AND ITS THE SAME WITH HOMOSEXUALS , BOTTOM LINE.
Despite being very active in the Christian community since, well, birth, I had never heard of Azariah until this evening when I read this post. Azariah, I hope you read this — I had to reach out to you and congratulate you for your decision to be honest about who God has made you to be. Over the past several years, I have been in the process of coming out, found an amazing Christian man and am learning more and more about God's "yes" of acceptance. For the first time in my 38 years, I finally feel whole and like I am being true to God.
There's so much that can be said about interpreting the scriptures surrounding this topic. As you know, there are legions of us who have struggled with our orientation. Struggling is pointless as God always wins. When he creates you to be the person you are, all the brainwashing and "straightening" the gay out of you won't work. I believe that there are some people who have tendencies, but there are many who are simply born the way they are. God says that each and every one of us are "wonderfully made." Believe it.
God bless you for taking this courageous step. I am encouraged and so proud of you — and I don't even know you! I am praying that God will open up new doors for you to make up for the ones that will invariably slam shut. He is faithful!
#127 ANY BODY WHO READS COMMENT #127 PLEASE KNOW THAT I IN KNOW WAY HAD ANY PART IN THAT COMMENT.
That's a HUGE step in the right direction for this guy. I'm really happy for him. So many people out there wish that they could come clean in front of their fam and friends, especially in the Christian community, but don't have the guts to do it. GOOD FOR HIM!!
SO YOU MEAN TO TELL ME GOD WOULD MAKE IT SUCH A WAY THAT YOU WERE BORN WITH A DISORDER THAT MADE IT SO WOULD NOT BE WITH A WOMAN TO HAVE CHILDREN WITH, REPRODUCTION IS THE WAY GOD INTENDED US TO LIVE, AND IM NOT JUDGING ANY HOMOSEXUAL I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST THEM I LOVE ALL PEOPLE IM JUST MAKING A POINT.
#208 THATs VERY BOLD OF YOU TO MAKE SUCH A CONTRADICTING STATEMENT SAYING "THAT THATS HOW GOD MADE HIM", THATS LIKE SAYING THAT GOD MADE A MAN LIVE A LIFESTYLE THAT GOD HIMSELF VIEWS AS ABOMINABLE, HOW CAN YOU CLAIM TO BE A TRUE CHRISTIAN AND say such things.
So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want.
Galatians 5:16-17 Read Galatians 5
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:2-3
wow… 'industry.' from an insider in the 'industry,' that means a lot. making papers for christ. nice.
Wow! That's remarkable and admirable.
Way to go, and congratulations!
The point is not what people are saying…but ..What Jesus would say about being gay?…for those who don't read the Bible…read the story of Sodoma and Gomora….by the way, I love gays..because they are "slaves" of the devil…and Jesus Christ died for all of us…want to be free??….believe in Him!
um this is a touchy topic but im young and im very confused i know what i like but i know how i will be treated for acting on it but what's even worst is that people think it's hard to make people accept them for being gay when in reality the hardest thing is accepting your self and being able to say im gay..trust me being is a choice but its a feeling first and those who are brave to make that choice to be them selves i can't wait to be myself im tired of hiding god made me and if im gay then im gay..
why don't you actually try reading the bible?
in the bible it says so clearly that homosexuals will not inherit the kingdom of heaven. it says this more than one time. how does this guy think being gay is making him a "better christian?" because isn't the ultimate goal of a christian to spend eternity in heaven with God? he has some serious issues that i hope he can work out with the lord. if you only believe certain parts of the bible, you have created your OWN religion. that is not christianity. God is not whoever you want Him to be.
#209 NAH IM JUST KIDDING. IM A MORON, DONT GIVE ME ANY HEED, GOD BLESS
This makes me so happy! Woo! Go Azariah!
CONGRATS, AZARIAH! God bless you for your decision to come out. For all those who shun you, there will be many more who will embrace you.
Great for him! The Christian community (including Christian television networks) need more people like him! Gay people will never go away!!! Only more and more will (hopefully) come out now because this guy has got big brass balls.
p.s. I'm pretty sure God loves everyone—including gays, lesbians, transexuals, whatever. I mean come on its God! He's the shit! haha I'm not even a strong Christian or gay, but I stand by my words.
Mad props to this guy. I have no clue who he is, but he essentially sacrificed his career in order for his public image to match who he truly is. I'm a practising Catholic and I might not agree with his lifestyle, but I totally respect the guy and wish him the best of luck in the future. That took balls and I commend him for it.
Re: Are you sure? – You're a fucking loser, dude.
YOU CAN GET MAD AND SUGARCOAT IT ALL YOU WANT PEOPLE.
THE BIBLE CLEARER STATES many times THAT ALL THOSE WHO ARE SEXUALLY IMMORAL AND ANY HOMOSEXUALS…
will not enter the kingdom of God.
Live your life how you want, just prepare to burn for eternity….and remembering every time that someone told you BEING HOMOSEXUAL IS MORALLY, AND FUNDAMENTALLY WRONG.WRONG.WRONG.
p.s: jesus loves you!
AMEN!! Best wishes to him and I hope he has lots of people around him for support and to let him know GOD STILL LOVES HIM!
And I quote "He probably just ruined his career in the Christian biz"… the fact that there is such a thing as a career in the Christian biz in the US is flucked up… That very sentence makes no sense to me at all. How can faith be a business? Only in America!
being gay isn't a choice BO!! you love someone or you don't people shouldn't be told who 2 love they should have a right to love and be happy with who ever they won't. I don't think you are they are the devil that is so stupid there is no blody proof of that and for the syupid idiots that think being gay is wrong. you all need a wake up call it's not 1935 anymore. we live in a world were things are out of hand such as crazy religous repbulicans who think that gay people and people of other races are evil they are the people who should go in a hole and just take a long hard look at there selfs so congrats to this guy he is happy and FUCKING CRAZY STUPID PPL WHO THINK THAT BEING GAY IS A SIN AND THE DEVIL GO FUCKING TO A HOLE AND BE WITH OTHER LOSERS WHO CARN'T STAND CHANGE AND FACE THAT WE LIVE IN A WORLD WERE ANYTHING IS POSSABLE.
I am a Christian (not gay) and I know that God loves me just like he loves my Christian gay brother and sisters. I say "Concrats" on coming out.
Thou must not judge….. we are all sinners…. we are all gods creations….. Jesus died for our sins
All organized religious leaders need to take a flying leap as far as their fixed focus on homosexuality. They are sinners just like the rest of us. They have no business attempting to interpret the bible and apply it as they see fit. A relationship with god is individual and personal. The issue of homosexuality has no business in the church congregation. Sexuality of any kind is personal and as far as religion goes is between that individual and god. Noone should be made unwelcome in church. I also believe marriage should be taken out of the church and be made a civil union for everyone.
As far as the bible goes….it is basically sex for procreation isn't it. Basically everything in the bible ensures that everyone is a sinner. HA
Thats awesome, I'm really happy that he has that kind of courage. He will definetley need it!!!! I believe in living authentically too, and I do believe jesus would agree. More power to ya man!
I know someone who didn't identify with their sexuality until they were in their late twenties. Very much did not know he was gay.
At least thats what he says. Other gay men say they knew in kindergarten.
hm, it s not such a big deal in my country to be gay AND Christian. As I truly believe that you are BORN with your sexual orientation, I do not see why anyone should criticize anyboday for being gay or lesbian (I myself am straight, by the way, but I ll always defend equal rights in life for gays and lesbians.)
Most religions interfere with sex in a negative way, I wonder why….
You know, as a Christian…I'm glad he came out of the closet. No one should have to live a lie. But I think it'd be good for him to step down from the show…not Christianity…just the show. You can't step down from Christianity. Your faith is your faith and no one can take that away from you. Christ's love goes beyond homosexuality as I feel that many Christians's love should also…too bad it doesn't. But I wish him the best and I pray that his church continues to work on him so that he can get back on the STRAIGHT and narrow. In Christ's Love…
Re: musclechip@adelphia.net – Going to hell for being gay? What Bible are you reading? While the Bible is clear in saying homosexuality is a sin, we ALL have sin in our lives and none is greater than the other. As a Christian, my salvation was bought by the blood of Jesus. Nothing I do (or don't do) will ever make me worthy of that sacrifice. I am just thankful and accepting of that gift. God loves all of us no matter what we do. He just wants us to love him back and to love one another!
God bless him!
Re: deedee –
The bible actually says that we can judge "those who are in the Body of Christ" (meaning those who are saved). We can judge their fruits (what they produce) ONLY to hold them accountable (let them know that what they're doing isn't right). That's it. We can't CONDEMN (you know, saying "he's going to HELL!"). Just wanted to clarify that.
Check out: Romans 8:1
How sad, what a set back for the christian community! I just don't get it!
Re: BO –
Someone asked once, "When did you know you were gay? I asked him, "When did you know you were straight?". If I would have had a choice, I would not have made the choice to be difficult. I'm in love, with a man. I'm glad I can find this sort of romantic love, all the hetros of the world seem to rub in our face. I spent the better part of my teenage years visiting a therapist in order to "cure" me of my homosexuality. Well, I DIDN'T WORK! The reason is because, there is no cure! You are born the way you are and thats it! If people don't like that then try and imagine a world where you are the only straight one and you are forced to live a lie!!!!!!! There is no cure but there are people that live lies. I could decide to live a "straight" life style right now, but that won't change that fact that while I'm at Disney Land with my wife and children, I won't be rubbernecking at all the beautiful, sexy guys that walk by me. Get real!!!
Wow! This guy is brave! God bless, Azariah! That was an awesome thing to do. 'Christian' people can react very UN-Christian like when faced with too much reality and him coming out of the closet might push some over the edge. My advice to him would be to live free,be happy, but WATCH his back! I don't think you will burn in hell. I don't think any bad will come to you. I DO think the entire Christian community will turn their ignorant backs on you and for that - feel sorry for them. Losers! I am not gay and I am of Christian faith but I am not a fanatical robot. I love everyone!
As a christian i find this appaling and really sad. Jesus said in the end days false profets and deceivers would come in his name and yet be liars and sinners. Sadly this is one of those cases. How can someone call themselves a christian and not believe the scripture? It clearly states that a man or woman that lays with one of their own kind will not enter the kindom of heaven. I dont know how someone can think that's rhetorical unless of course they never learned how to read. All homosexuals, liars, drunks, club goers etc are doomed to spend eternity burning in flames. dont get me wrong God loves everyone but not everyone can call themselves his child unless they do his perfect will.
This discussion saddens me. I am a 46 year old mother of a beautiful gay son. We live in a state which is full of homophobic Christians so his coming out was extremely difficult for him. That said, here's the thing, we are Christians, and my response when faced with inconsiderate remarks from people who don't have a clue is simple. God made my son, he made him perfect just as he is. I have three wonderful children, two who are heterosexual and one who is homosexual. The world is huge, full of diversity and differences, big enough for all of us. My Christianity teaches love and acceptance, not ridicule and judgement. My son is kind, generous, sincere and full of love. I believe when we reach Heaven, God will send the hypocritical Christians to the corner and bring those who lived their life honest and true to His side. That's the God I worship, the God of Love!!
Awesome!!! He's sooooo cute!!!! (Like a thin TR Knight.)
Next Contemporary Christian to come out should be…… Michael W. Smith!!!!! He's a Christian music legend who made me have very naughty sinful thoughts as a gay teen.
1 more thing- God does love all people including homosexuals but he does not approve of the lifestyle and cannot go back on his perfect word and due to his love permit them to enter heaven. Christians should try to help homosexuals to turn from their ways(the lord says to do this) but if they dont then we cannot be near them as the righteous and sinners dont mix(what would we talk about , sex? i dont think so) this is what the lord says to do and hat he did himself during his lifetime. he helped the willing sinner find the light but unfortunately you can only try to save someone so many times before they tell you to get away.
Hooray! I'm a follower of Christ and I think this is only the beginning of your career in Christian media. I think there are more progressive Christians out there than we ever could imagine. It's about time we give our voice of support and approval to our gay and lesbian Christians. It's time to drop the dogma and get to the heart of the matter. I've always said that I wanted to go to a church where this fundamentalist shit doesn't take place. Cheers to you for being a radical Christian and I'm sure Jesus would have supported you whole-heartedly.
You can consider yourself a Christian and be gay, no law against that, but according to the Bible, you are not truly a Christian because you denounce the written word though your gay actions, so it's a Catch 22. I've known a few child molesters and murderers who consider themselves Christian too. Whoop de Fucking Doo.
Kristie, homosexuality is a sin. Jesus would frown upon the sin.
Re: BABY BLUE – Re: Tee – hi there- i have a question for you.. do you drink, smoke, go to clubs or do you try to live a "righteous life"?
Jesus loves all people.
Re: Kristie – there is no such thing as a progressive christian. the word of God is alive and unchaging from all those years ago till now and forever. His word does not modify itself to the lifestyle, it should be the opposite. he said "the world will pass but my word shall not pass. Your are incorrect and need to turn away from your mindset for you to be truly saved.
Re: Jesus is not Christian – the incorrectness of your statement is incredibly sad. He is not saved and by your position neither are you.
Carla, so you are one of those sick Christian fundamentalists in the USA who are in favor of killing e.g. doctors doing abortions a.s.o.? You know that you are CLOSE to and not better than any of the Muslim fundamentalists?
By the way, most of the former Roman catholic Popes were GAY or at least bisexuals themwelves! And a lot of WORSE things as well….you can find all the info on it on the internet, if you do not believe me.
People/Christians like you are the reason i no longer wanted to belong to that Church and left it more than 20 years ago! Only self-righteousness and bigotedness from your words above.
This is so beautiful. Congratulations.
Re: gina – I'm sorry, what God are you referring to? The God I know does judge. He is THE judge. Ever heard of judgement day? We aren't supposed to judge but God, He definately judges. He still loves everyone though. He hates the sin and loves the sinner but that doesn't mean He's going to let someone in Heaven just because He loves them. I'm not saying this guy is going to hell, I'm just saying please don't say God doesn't judge.
Re: big al – i read the same bible you do and while i agree with almost evertyhing you said there's something missing. We as saved christians althought we still sin are no longer"sinners" becasue by grace we are forgiven when we ask for it and try not to repeat the sin we were forgiven for. We strive to live a righteous life.I sin on a daily basis, but its an unknown sin, a reaction,a curse word or feeling, somthing that when i notice it i ask for forgiveness and am concious to try not to repeat it. Willing lifestyles like clubbing,drinking,smoking etc have no place in my life. I dont go to the club then repent and do it again the next day. This is not repentance in the eyes of God and therefore we cannot be forgiven. This is the issue with gays. While God loves them and they may very well love him back they cannot be forgiven for their sin becasue instead of turning away they choose their sin above God. You cant very well as a gay man wake up next to your lover ask forgiveness for being with him and then wake up to him the next day again. While i realize the tendencies strong one should choose God above all else and withhold the urges. This is a life of sacrifice not indulgence. We all have one huge weakness the devil ribs you and prays on, some are liers,some gossip and all those sins are just as bad and being gay; the point is you need to be concsious to your sin and TURN AWAY.
Black southern Baptist churches like the one I grew up in always have lots of gay members, everyone knows it and no one cares. That's between them and God. Don't hate on the born again Christians. I was born again in 1993. I have gay relatives, have always loved gays and always will. Let he who is without sin throw the first stone.
Re: German Duckie – hi german duckie, i never said that. Killing is also a sin and i would never want to commit it
. i agree with you on the catholic priests and popes, some are very dirty and quite evil while all of them are quite frankly not real christians. The catholic church is the biggest deceiver and people doomer there is.
Mr. Southworth will always be welcome in the Episcopal Church.
Re: Kristie – What exactly is a progressive Christian? One that has an open mind and has become more like the rest of the world? You're either of the world or of God. You can't be both.
Not all Christians are closed and oppressed! There are plenty GAY Christians THANK YOU.
Congrats! Mr. Southworth, you will undoubtedly save a lot of Christian teenagers who are struggling with their sexual identity. I'm straight, but look forward to the day when sexual identity doesn't matter and everyone can just be who they are without fear of rejection, recrimination or even death, just because of their sexual orientation. Plus, I love gay people. Just be who you are. As one of my favorite quotes goes, "I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I am not."
LOL! I can't help buy find this amusing. Now all those same Christians who made the guy popular will have to find out they secretly liked a gay guy before they knew he was gay - shock! It would be so hypocritical of them to dislike him now, merely because they find he's gay.
Where in the bible does it say Christians can't drink and dance? Jesus turned the water into wine at a wedding. Getting drunk is a sin, not drinking. Some of the best people I know are gays. There is no way God is not going to let them into heaven. Don't use Christianity as an excuse for being a hypocritical, boring, judmental jerk.
Re: Emilia – Re: ashley – Re: ALL GAYS WILL BURN IN HELL. PERIOD – Number 203/217/224 : Read your New Testament carefully. Jesus Christ, HIMSELF, never made a single comment on Homosexuality. Not even Sexuality. He came here to save souls, to spiritually heal. Souls and spirits have no sex. Sex is a convention by which biological species reproduce. Biological species of the planet earth, material creatures. Whose bodies and sex are buried in the ground, to decay, after death. The Spirit/Soul liberated. Jesus repeatedly, in his own words, tried to reach people on the level of the spirit. He was not interested in the material conventions of the world. Bible-Thumpers, read the texts carefully you are trying to use as your evidence.
Numbers 203/217/224 : There are only two good things about buffoons like you. 1) You OUT yourselves and your ignorance, so you can ultimately be purged from society like David Duke the Klansman from Louisiana, and 2) One day your entire ignorant assinine generation will be dead. Incidentally, I have purposefully read several versions of the Bible, and nowhere, NOWHERE, does Jesus Christ HIMSELF speak on the subject of homosexuality. Actually not even on Sexuality. God sent Jesus to bring a new message for modern man. A spiritual message. His message was obviously too sophisticated for buffoons like you, unfortunately of which there number many in the world masquerading as "well-studied, correct-thinking, so-called Christians". Which they are not. You are not. Your opinions have no foundation in the message of God's Son and Messiah to the earth.
BRAVO for him!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Who are we to judge? – we go to heaven through Grace, not works. How good your gay friends are doesnt matter. Addtionally there were 3 types of wine described in the bible, 1 of which was non fermented grape juice. Regarding dancing, if you can picture jesus getting "jiggy" with it at the club to the tune of danity kane's damaged while contorting his hips with an apple martini in his hand then be my guest. Jesus is the measuring stick for all of us, we are to try to follow in his steps. God bless.
Who gives the Christians the right to criticize anyone. If they were to read their bible (like they say they do) they would know that it isn't up to us to JUDGE ANYONE! It's high time that the Christians (with a capital C) became christians (lower case) and truly followed God. What would Jesus do? Aren't we all God's children? Selah!!!!
Excellent. This guy is a true follower of Christ. I admire his integrity. Makes me feel less ashamed to be associated with Christianity. I have no problem following Christ but I do have a problem with some of the actions and words of people who missed the message entirely but still call themselves followers.
For all those that are confused with what the bible does say about homosexuality: I have a few scriptures for you to look at. Matthew 19:4-6, romans 1:26-27, ICorinthians 6:9, ITimothy 1:10
All of these talk about homosexuality ans the sins men and women commit when going through with these immoral acts.
Born gay? No, i believe that men are sometimes born with feminine attributes and some women are born with more male attributes, but that doesn't make them "gay". They CHOOSE to be with another man or woman. We all have minds to make choices, I choose to be a Christian, and a Jesus believer, and follow God's word….others choose to follow other organized religions. That is your CHOICE. Just like a friend of mine that is a Christian and has feelings toward women…she CHOOSES to follow through with those feelings. Just like the male friend I have that has feelings toward men, he CHOOSES not to follow through with those feelings. It is all a choice, that is why God made us with free will and to make our own choices. We know by reading the bible what God prefers us to choose, but we make our own free will choices.
I don't have an issue with gay people, i will pray for them and hope they make the right decisions based on what God would want them to choose.
Maybe this guy coming out will help other Christian youths do the same. I am very hard pressed to believe that the ENTIRE CHRISTIAN YOUTH movement is straight like thier parents and pastors want to believe. Why can't you just love people for being good, and not for what they do in the sack?
i'm a christian and i say GOOD FOR YOU. Any "christian" who judges him or kicks him out of their big christian community needs to ask God for forgiveness themselves…DONT JUDGE AND DONT HATE. It makes me said that the biggest haters of all are (fake) christians
Way to go fella! I am gay and a Christian. Some don't understand because they don't really understand who Jesus really was/is and what He was about. But I congratulate you! The truth DOES set us free!
good for you buddy! see, its ok to suck cock in front of god
The bible does say homosexuality is an abomination but it's not up to us as Christians to point that out to them. They already know that. If they choose to do that it's between them and God. People need to focus on improving themselves instead of worrying about what other people are doing. If they are not bothering you it's none of your business.
As a Christian, i would like to thank this guy for coming out. I think the part of the Christian community that does not accept homosexuals needs to take a good look at this guy–obviously he is strong enough in his faith and a positive CHristian role model to be on a CHristian TV show. He's no different from the next Christian, and it's about time the Christian community realizes this!
Congrats for him God loves everyone
I'm a Christian, and all I have to say is what he did was liberating for himself! I would never judge, only love/support. That's what being a Christian truely is!
Good for him.. I'm a Christian, I'm gay and i've just accepted that at the good age of 35. God Bless him!!
Hells to the mother-fucking-yeah.
Good for him!!!!!
If he thinks the Christians will come down on him for being gay, he can try my life. I'm a gay auto mechanic and race car driver and builder in the NHRA. It took me forever to find compatible gearheads. I did but it took five cities in California and thirteen years. Christ, I would have better luck speaking Japanese in a gay bar than talking about cars when socializing. I'm NOT kidding. Good luck to this dude, it is so hard to come out and keep coming out. What people need to understand is that it is a rest of your life endeavor. He's really cute tho'. Shouldn't be too much of a problem for him.
well congrats but u still need to leave the church and give your bible to the dirty book store where it belongs!
KUDOS TO HIM!!!!!!! Very brave ..
Yeah if he would understand what a life in Christ is then he would have read what it says in the Bible about how homosexuality is an abomination to the Lord..
Yeah good for him for not misleading people anymore..If that's the way he wants to live than so be it. Surprised that one who supposedly knows the Bible would be so proud of such a deed.
SADLY HE IS FORGETTING THE NUMEROUS BIBLE VERSES REFERRING TO THE SIN OF HOMOSEXUALITY AND SODOMY. SURE HE CAME OUT OF THE CLOSET AND IS BEING HONEST–THAT PART IS GOOD. BUT WE NEED TO PRAY THAT HE REMEMBERS THE REALITY OF NO LIFE AFTER DEATH AS A HOMOSEXUAL. MANY CHRISTIANS ARE TWISTED INTO BELIEVING THEY CAN BE BOTH A CHRISTIAN AND HOMOSEXUAL..ACCORDING TO GODS OWN WORDS…YOU CAN NOT!
Hate the sin. Love the sinner. As a Christian I don't HATE him…but he is living in sin according to the bible. Homosexuality as a sin is pretty damn clear several times in there. He opened the door to sin and a homosexual spirit and has chosen to live with that sin.
Jesus would say "I love you my son, please recognize your sin and come back to me."
i am very happy about it… jesus never said anything about homosexuality, and if the christian community turns their back on him, it honestly just proves a load of hypocrisy.
Re: Kristian – Re: Who are we to judge? – Re: Samantha – Re: Dallas – AANNDD AAGGAAIINN , I must say, 272/277/286/287 : Read your New Testament carefully. Jesus Christ, HIMSELF, never made a single comment on Homosexuality. Not even Sexuality. He came here to save souls, to spiritually heal. Souls and spirits have no sex. Sex is a convention by which biological species reproduce. Biological species of the planet earth, material creatures. Whose bodies and sex are buried in the ground, to decay, after death. The Spirit/Soul liberated. Jesus repeatedly, in his own words, tried to reach people on the level of the spirit. He was not interested in the material conventions of the world. Bible-Thumpers, read the texts carefully you are trying to use as your evidence.
who fucken care, so what, big fucken deal, another so called christian gay… wow stop the presses, the world is about to stop spinning. dumb fuck should of been honest from the start…
Re: Kent – Re: Heather – Re 288/289 : Read your New Testament carefully. Jesus Christ, HIMSELF, never made a single comment on Homosexuality. Not even Sexuality. He came here to save souls, to spiritually heal. Souls and spirits have no sex. Sex is a convention by which biological species reproduce. Biological species of the planet earth, material creatures. Whose bodies and sex are buried in the ground, to decay, after death. The Spirit/Soul liberated. Jesus repeatedly, in his own words, tried to reach people on the level of the spirit. He was not interested in the material conventions of the world. Bible-Thumpers, read the texts carefully you are trying to use as your evidence. DO NOT PULL JESUS INTO THIS !!! He NEVER had anything to say on the subject of Homosexuality. Paul, the Roman Citizen, with his own "Torments" and "Tendencies", and his own grudge aginst Rome, said much. But Jesus said nothing against Homosexuality.
YAY! WAY TO GO! i support you, azariah
WOW!!! Lots of questioning youths now. I always see at least one dude that seems gay at the christian functions i go too. they always seem to have great leadership qualities and public speaking is a breeze. but they seem so "gay" i hate to make assumptions, and others will ask what does "gay" seem like, but come on. It is only a matter of time before some of those guys come out and dissappear from the youth group leadership positions they have been working in. I think they are good guys and gay or not, they deserve to be happy and loved.
Good for him! As a progressive Christian myself, I know that not all Christians are reactionary, homophobic creeps (although some of the comments from hate-filled "Christians" in this comment section would suggest otherwise–as would some of the hate-filled comments from anti-Christians). I applaud Southworth's courage.
Re: Dallas – I WIPED MY SHITTY ASS WITH THE BIBLE-IT'S THE ONLY THING IT'S GOOD FOR!
YAY!
Better free and happy than oppressed!
He has a Ben Affleck, head problem
Re: Dallas – THERE'S NO LIFE AFTER DEATH………………….
PERIOD!
good for this guy!! i have a lot of respect for him for doing this.
I have known him for years. I went to high school with him. We all suspected he was gay and kudos to him for coming out with that. His sexual orientation should not influence his job. If America would stop judging people and see them for who they really are we would all be a lot happier.
Not all Christians are intolerant and hate gays. He's so right when he said, "and if so, then they didn’t get the point of the life of Christ." Jesus told us to love one another as we love ourselves.
ONCE AGAIN BEING GAY OR BI, IS NOT A CHOICE!!! its just Gods way of controlling the population I have always said ……but I can say for a FACT being gay is not by choice …if gay people had a choice don't you think, they would be straight??!!
Re: WHAT A FOOL! –
Someday we'll see won't we.
My friend passed away from cancer and when she was taking her last breath she said, "I see them. I see the angels, and there He is." She reached up her hand and she was gone.
2 Corinthians 5:8 (New Living Translation)
New Living Translation (NLT)
Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord.
He doesn't lie, my friend…praise Him!