Great advise.its super tough in eygpt.dont come out.move to a western country.if sharia law takes over the part of eygpt you like in.you know the rest of the story:(
Very wise advice. If coming out can seriously harm you or can put you in a situation that may harm you (i.e. parents disowning you when you have no means of support) DON'T DO IT. Or just put it off until you can support yourself. In most cases, you will almost always encounter resistance, but as long as you are not going to be physically harmed because of it, then you can put up with it if you feel you need to.
i know its been over an year now but i gotta post it
well i am also from egypt i am 17 years old high school student i cam out to 10:13 friends every one was very accepting it shoked some people first but it they made peace with it,i come from a very christian relgious backround but the people suprised me by how much they accepted it,honestly i am surrended by muslims everyday no offence but they don`t approve of alot of things that religion need to learn tolrence
This goes to show the antiquity and homophobia of Islam. Islam not only executes gays, but non-Muslims. Islam does not allow women to drive, vote, hold jobs. Dogs cannot be kept as domestic pets. It is not the Egyptian man with the problem, it is Islam. A dangerous, backwards religion that needs to adapt to a modern world.
@primogennaio I completely agree. It's unthinkable that in a modern world that has largely move past such horrors as slavery, the Inquisition, the Civil Rights Movement, Apartheid, the downfall of Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia, Islam STILL exists. You, I and every one who feels this way really needs to grow the balls to take on this, the last chain wrapped around humanity's feet.
I know i am way beyond late in watching this video and giving advice but i myself am just coming out. I am not out completely just to a few friends and a family member. I love them to death. But, i dont know much about Egypt or Islamic religion to know what is best for you. However, i do recommend you do wait at least until you have place of your own and settle. Like mcgee2012 said it is about trust. You have your 4 friends to confide and people all over the internet who support you. Be safe. <3
sad but true. not good idea for muslim in this generation to come out in predominantly muslim societies. i knew a boy from pakistan who had the same problem. he came out to no except me and friends from back home. he said his friends threaten to tell his family. he is now living in mumbai with me and other friends. homosexuality in islam is equivalent to murder. kids are killed in name of dishonour especially gay and lesbian. your video will at least keep this boy alive.
I dont know much about islam,but in christianity yes homsexuality is a sin.Christ said before they were gonna stone a prostitute,so if anybody has not sinned let him cast the first stone.We are born sinners only christ is perfect and nobody has the right to cast stones on you, because we are all sinners.In christianity the bible says god is judge and thoses who judge other will be judge by god.Christ said luve the sinner hate the sin.The bible dosent promote violence
@kyriacos40 I know this probley dosent help someone who was raise islamic and has to deal with his family relgion and culture.I can say pray to your god confide in god I cant imagine any god hating anybody because of being gay.One more thing when Christ was dying on the cross thier was a murder and a thief next to him he told them if you believe in to be the savior you to can enter the kingdomw of god.Theses were crimnals , you dont kill nobody ,steal, harm, but christ forgave the crimnals
I am older and I live in America and it was hard coming out ,but I was in my 30s, and I could handle it better then a youngue man coming out especialy in a islamic country.I feel sorry for your suffering that you mite have to endure.I want you to know no matter what god luves no matter what relgions say.God created us in his image and I cant imagine god not luving a person who is wired mentaly gay.He created you and stand strong you have the right to live, and to live the way you was born.
This is all because of the incompetent and zealous religion of islam, because islam largely exists in the middle east, nearly all arabs are programmed by islam and as u might know islamic religion opposes homosexuality, Fine if you wanna believe in god and have a religion thats your issue dont force it on a whole country, especially that homosexuality is not a crime like murder or stealing or watever so why get arrested its common logic.
Thank you,you've helped me so much and i think i'm going to wait till i'm at least independant,btw me and my friend have no relationship now and you're right,he is spitefull and he spread rumors..TY again =)
I think this guy in Eqypt has incredible courage. My advice would be to move to a society that has a more open minded attitude to gay people. What a shame that societies make such judgements.
Mcgee210. I am 46 years old living in the UK and I am currently even this late in life starting to think I may indeed be gay. Your videos are great. What I think is sickening to me is that I have wasted 20 years of my live in a closet and still in it. I actually told someone that I'm gay in a club in Peterborough UK, but still want to take it slowly. Spent my youth in Adelaide but spent time in the UK and Chicago, great mate of mine from Uni is single living in Sydney. Any advice is it too late
Hopefully by end of it all, this will mark the essential beginning for him to start feeling more comfortable & secure around his sexuality and preventing that niggling fear of ultimate rejection amongst close family members (e.g. mum, dad, brother, sister, aunt, uncle....) & the emotional lose of long poignant friendships from those whom may have known him personally for nearly their entire lives!
As RickOnEarth previously mentioned, this courageous young man definitely needs to be physically, mentally & emotionally strong willed for the long hallowing, energy draining and spiritually conflicting journey he will have to go through so that he can somehow come to terms with the overall consequences of being openly gay in a devout Islamic mutual environment.
In regards to the young gay man from Egypt, who unfortunately has to keep himself pretty much well sealed up in the big dark, scary, narrow closet due to harsh prejudicial ideals from Islamic conservatives, I can only truly hope that he stays strong and remains in a near equal positive state of mind as no-one shouldn't feel the need to go through this alone especially if they live in a closed minded, non-sexual liberated country with a huge infernal strict spiritual following!
Hey don't worry about those silly, ridiculous & highly inappropriate sexual comments there Brodie, as the majority of idiots who do congregate on social networking/web video sharing sites tend to have this trend of judging people by their looks and NOT specifically for their vast intelligence or board general knowledge on key issues surrounding sexuality & religion!
I came out to an egyptian roomie about 2 years ago, his initial reaction was negative, until he felt the pain of being persecuted for being a christian in a muslim country. He became VERY supportive. He kept saying "your so brave" "in egypt it would certainly be a difficult life". 1 LIFE
Terrific video and advice. Just tell him to be totally mentally prepared when coming out. When I say that I mean be prepared to possibly move on to a new place to live and possibly and sadly be ready to find new friends. I'm not saying that the old friends will leave but this is always a true test of friendship. Be brave and stand strong. I had these words given to me and I suggest them to him: "Don't let the fear of rejection keep you from showing up everyday of your life."
After listening to this video, I worry about him feeling extreme lonliness until he is able to live his life. So, I would say to safely keep in touch with those you trust (such as done with Brodhe) and know that you have quite a bit of support.
Some great advice there! My only other advice would be the same as others mentioned and that is to move when he is able to where he can live a happy and healthy life for himself.
Anytime I feel stuck I just remind myself that...Sometimes it might seem impossible, but with time and drive you can get anywhere. Sadly, some friends and family may have to be left behind to get to where ever that is.
cont ... Sadly, I think I must agree with KingGoofy ... if the guy who emailed you really wants to live his life the way he chooses; then when he is old enough and able ... tough as it may be ... he may have to consider moving to a country where being openly Gay is more culturally acceptable. Until then, as you suggested, use the recourses available to him to connect with other Gay people around the world, and just do whatever is necessary to be safe!
First of all Brodie, you're such a little Sweetie! Good Karma coming your way! Next I think you gave basically sound advice. Even though Egypt is a very modern and somewhat progressive Muslim country ... it still is a Muslim country. Given the Muslim view on homosexuality that is held staunchly by some, coming out can be quite literally be lethal for not only you, but members of your family. So this kid's safety is the primary concern! You addressed that in your response. cont ...
@mcgee210 disowned hah his familly is great he would be lucky if he had not killed hom or forced him into egypt ( that what happend to most to then especially to lesbians)
Sound advice. I don't know much about Egypt or its culture, but I'd imagine that the only long-term solution would be to move. Probably not the most practical advice, but there's not much else I can think of.
Great advise.its super tough in eygpt.dont come out.move to a western country.if sharia law takes over the part of eygpt you like in.you know the rest of the story:(
Josephyciano 1 month ago
Very wise advice. If coming out can seriously harm you or can put you in a situation that may harm you (i.e. parents disowning you when you have no means of support) DON'T DO IT. Or just put it off until you can support yourself. In most cases, you will almost always encounter resistance, but as long as you are not going to be physically harmed because of it, then you can put up with it if you feel you need to.
RegulusPure 1 month ago
I could relate to this guy in Egypt. Except I live in America.
februaryboy91 2 months ago
i hope he is doing okay though
metryyyyy 2 months ago
i know its been over an year now but i gotta post it
well i am also from egypt i am 17 years old high school student i cam out to 10:13 friends every one was very accepting it shoked some people first but it they made peace with it,i come from a very christian relgious backround but the people suprised me by how much they accepted it,honestly i am surrended by muslims everyday no offence but they don`t approve of alot of things that religion need to learn tolrence
metryyyyy 2 months ago
i love you i want ti have sex with u
beowulf5310 2 months ago
This goes to show the antiquity and homophobia of Islam. Islam not only executes gays, but non-Muslims. Islam does not allow women to drive, vote, hold jobs. Dogs cannot be kept as domestic pets. It is not the Egyptian man with the problem, it is Islam. A dangerous, backwards religion that needs to adapt to a modern world.
primogennaio 4 months ago
@primogennaio I completely agree. It's unthinkable that in a modern world that has largely move past such horrors as slavery, the Inquisition, the Civil Rights Movement, Apartheid, the downfall of Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia, Islam STILL exists. You, I and every one who feels this way really needs to grow the balls to take on this, the last chain wrapped around humanity's feet.
karadhras13 2 months ago
I know i am way beyond late in watching this video and giving advice but i myself am just coming out. I am not out completely just to a few friends and a family member. I love them to death. But, i dont know much about Egypt or Islamic religion to know what is best for you. However, i do recommend you do wait at least until you have place of your own and settle. Like mcgee2012 said it is about trust. You have your 4 friends to confide and people all over the internet who support you. Be safe. <3
OldSpice305 5 months ago
sad but true. not good idea for muslim in this generation to come out in predominantly muslim societies. i knew a boy from pakistan who had the same problem. he came out to no except me and friends from back home. he said his friends threaten to tell his family. he is now living in mumbai with me and other friends. homosexuality in islam is equivalent to murder. kids are killed in name of dishonour especially gay and lesbian. your video will at least keep this boy alive.
Venjita 7 months ago
lol hahaha is all your videos just of u talking -_-?
MadMondays11 7 months ago
@MadMondays11 No, sometime he brings some arctic cows who play the violin.
CallMePeaceWalker 4 months ago
Thank god for youtube people who have nobody can reach out to somebody who cares and knows what your going through.
kyriacos40 1 year ago
I dont know much about islam,but in christianity yes homsexuality is a sin.Christ said before they were gonna stone a prostitute,so if anybody has not sinned let him cast the first stone.We are born sinners only christ is perfect and nobody has the right to cast stones on you, because we are all sinners.In christianity the bible says god is judge and thoses who judge other will be judge by god.Christ said luve the sinner hate the sin.The bible dosent promote violence
kyriacos40 1 year ago
@kyriacos40 I know this probley dosent help someone who was raise islamic and has to deal with his family relgion and culture.I can say pray to your god confide in god I cant imagine any god hating anybody because of being gay.One more thing when Christ was dying on the cross thier was a murder and a thief next to him he told them if you believe in to be the savior you to can enter the kingdomw of god.Theses were crimnals , you dont kill nobody ,steal, harm, but christ forgave the crimnals
kyriacos40 1 year ago
I am older and I live in America and it was hard coming out ,but I was in my 30s, and I could handle it better then a youngue man coming out especialy in a islamic country.I feel sorry for your suffering that you mite have to endure.I want you to know no matter what god luves no matter what relgions say.God created us in his image and I cant imagine god not luving a person who is wired mentaly gay.He created you and stand strong you have the right to live, and to live the way you was born.
kyriacos40 1 year ago
This is all because of the incompetent and zealous religion of islam, because islam largely exists in the middle east, nearly all arabs are programmed by islam and as u might know islamic religion opposes homosexuality, Fine if you wanna believe in god and have a religion thats your issue dont force it on a whole country, especially that homosexuality is not a crime like murder or stealing or watever so why get arrested its common logic.
iRamixx 1 year ago
@iRamixx you don't want gay bashing, so don't bash people's religion.
cornstarch27 1 year ago
@cornstarch27 I'm sorry but I have every right to bash Islam because Islam is what created the gay bashing and Islam wont leave the gays alone.
iRamixx 1 year ago
Thank you,you've helped me so much and i think i'm going to wait till i'm at least independant,btw me and my friend have no relationship now and you're right,he is spitefull and he spread rumors..TY again =)
madboy1234 1 year ago
what the fuck is this?
pasquanie 1 year ago
@pasquanie Are you against people advising others or something?
Because i definately needed this and the support is really useful!!
madboy1234 1 year ago
I think this guy in Eqypt has incredible courage. My advice would be to move to a society that has a more open minded attitude to gay people. What a shame that societies make such judgements.
csmig23uk 1 year ago 6
Mcgee210. I am 46 years old living in the UK and I am currently even this late in life starting to think I may indeed be gay. Your videos are great. What I think is sickening to me is that I have wasted 20 years of my live in a closet and still in it. I actually told someone that I'm gay in a club in Peterborough UK, but still want to take it slowly. Spent my youth in Adelaide but spent time in the UK and Chicago, great mate of mine from Uni is single living in Sydney. Any advice is it too late
csmig23uk 1 year ago
Hopefully by end of it all, this will mark the essential beginning for him to start feeling more comfortable & secure around his sexuality and preventing that niggling fear of ultimate rejection amongst close family members (e.g. mum, dad, brother, sister, aunt, uncle....) & the emotional lose of long poignant friendships from those whom may have known him personally for nearly their entire lives!
Jazeraussiecrazed 1 year ago
As RickOnEarth previously mentioned, this courageous young man definitely needs to be physically, mentally & emotionally strong willed for the long hallowing, energy draining and spiritually conflicting journey he will have to go through so that he can somehow come to terms with the overall consequences of being openly gay in a devout Islamic mutual environment.
Jazeraussiecrazed 1 year ago
In regards to the young gay man from Egypt, who unfortunately has to keep himself pretty much well sealed up in the big dark, scary, narrow closet due to harsh prejudicial ideals from Islamic conservatives, I can only truly hope that he stays strong and remains in a near equal positive state of mind as no-one shouldn't feel the need to go through this alone especially if they live in a closed minded, non-sexual liberated country with a huge infernal strict spiritual following!
Jazeraussiecrazed 1 year ago
Hey don't worry about those silly, ridiculous & highly inappropriate sexual comments there Brodie, as the majority of idiots who do congregate on social networking/web video sharing sites tend to have this trend of judging people by their looks and NOT specifically for their vast intelligence or board general knowledge on key issues surrounding sexuality & religion!
Jazeraussiecrazed 1 year ago
you're hot!
atozunie 1 year ago
I came out to an egyptian roomie about 2 years ago, his initial reaction was negative, until he felt the pain of being persecuted for being a christian in a muslim country. He became VERY supportive. He kept saying "your so brave" "in egypt it would certainly be a difficult life". 1 LIFE
sleekcartim 1 year ago
Terrific video and advice. Just tell him to be totally mentally prepared when coming out. When I say that I mean be prepared to possibly move on to a new place to live and possibly and sadly be ready to find new friends. I'm not saying that the old friends will leave but this is always a true test of friendship. Be brave and stand strong. I had these words given to me and I suggest them to him: "Don't let the fear of rejection keep you from showing up everyday of your life."
RickOnEarth 1 year ago
After listening to this video, I worry about him feeling extreme lonliness until he is able to live his life. So, I would say to safely keep in touch with those you trust (such as done with Brodhe) and know that you have quite a bit of support.
jaydawg34 1 year ago
Some great advice there! My only other advice would be the same as others mentioned and that is to move when he is able to where he can live a happy and healthy life for himself.
royalschwarz 1 year ago
Anytime I feel stuck I just remind myself that...Sometimes it might seem impossible, but with time and drive you can get anywhere. Sadly, some friends and family may have to be left behind to get to where ever that is.
PigsInYourYard 1 year ago
cont ... Sadly, I think I must agree with KingGoofy ... if the guy who emailed you really wants to live his life the way he chooses; then when he is old enough and able ... tough as it may be ... he may have to consider moving to a country where being openly Gay is more culturally acceptable. Until then, as you suggested, use the recourses available to him to connect with other Gay people around the world, and just do whatever is necessary to be safe!
TruCharmed1 1 year ago
First of all Brodie, you're such a little Sweetie! Good Karma coming your way! Next I think you gave basically sound advice. Even though Egypt is a very modern and somewhat progressive Muslim country ... it still is a Muslim country. Given the Muslim view on homosexuality that is held staunchly by some, coming out can be quite literally be lethal for not only you, but members of your family. So this kid's safety is the primary concern! You addressed that in your response. cont ...
TruCharmed1 1 year ago
very true, he's endangering himself & those around him. It's def not like in the states, I hope he doesnt get hurt or worse! stay strong lil bro!
sleekcartim 1 year ago
I said 'um' way too much
mcgee210 1 year ago 4
@mcgee210 disowned hah his familly is great he would be lucky if he had not killed hom or forced him into egypt ( that what happend to most to then especially to lesbians)
randuois2015 1 year ago
@mcgee210 thats ok that just make you too cute. lol
jayraweater 2 months ago
Sound advice. I don't know much about Egypt or its culture, but I'd imagine that the only long-term solution would be to move. Probably not the most practical advice, but there's not much else I can think of.
KingGoofy1 1 year ago
@KingGoofy1 it's the plan i had since i had that negative reaction,
It's an amazing advice,Thank you !
madboy1234 1 year ago