Very insightful video and very true to reality, bravo! :) And wow, I couldn't stop laughing at the "skipping down the street juggling dildos" remark, LOL.
I know that it would be much easier for me (today) to accept if one (or more) of my 4 children came home to say they where gay, than to accept they embraced islam, or was seeing a muslim man (or woman).
Ok, it makes me intolerant. But I don't care.
It would mean a personal defeat to me, if they did. I would probably not accept they turning muslim, at all.
I can relate to this, I had similar experiences, but I had more of an attitde, if they didn't like me for who I am, that was their problem, not mine. You will always come a cross people that are accepting and others that are not, that is with anything. I do like they way you present your thoughts and experiences and I think it will help those that watch this, that are struggling with their "coming out" issues.
Very insightful video and very true to reality, bravo! :) And wow, I couldn't stop laughing at the "skipping down the street juggling dildos" remark, LOL.
ros375 2 years ago
I love that line also. It came from comedian Jim Gaffigan.
bgjohnla 2 years ago
Nice speech John :)
Vince33972 2 years ago
I know that it would be much easier for me (today) to accept if one (or more) of my 4 children came home to say they where gay, than to accept they embraced islam, or was seeing a muslim man (or woman).
Ok, it makes me intolerant. But I don't care.
It would mean a personal defeat to me, if they did. I would probably not accept they turning muslim, at all.
BelieveNoGod 2 years ago
I appreciate you taking the time to help folks like me to understand better.
you are one heck of a guy John. gay or straight.
Peace
Trepeg 2 years ago
I can relate to this, I had similar experiences, but I had more of an attitde, if they didn't like me for who I am, that was their problem, not mine. You will always come a cross people that are accepting and others that are not, that is with anything. I do like they way you present your thoughts and experiences and I think it will help those that watch this, that are struggling with their "coming out" issues.
I've been in a relationship for 17 years.
Peace
JOHNINCOLUMBUS 2 years ago
This is a really good video, both honest and mature: thanks for posting.
tenneral 2 years ago