@RadicalAwesomeness PLEASE WATCH MY VIDEOS: THIS MUST BE SAID - HOMOSEXUALS TEENS - WHAT GOD DID FOR ME. God Almighty loves Homosexuals, but he loves them on his terms! The Lord Jesus shed His blood for them!! God Bless you my friend!
You definitely love yourself so much that you have created an idol for yourself. Gay people often try to commit suicide because even their conscience tells them that it is wrong. It is unnatural. Read God's word for yourself. Repent and trust in the Savior now! 1 Corinthians 6:9 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals,
@beautifulwhitecat, sadly, Satan has corrupted your "mind" to the point where the truth and God's love cannot reach you. The Lord loves His homosexual children, but it's the sick and deviant hatred you embrace that only the devil loves.
@GodCreatesGays2 PLEASE WATCH MY VIDEOS: THIS MUST BE SAID - HOMOSEXUALS TEENS - WHAT GOD DID FOR ME. God Almighty loves Homosexuals, but he loves them on his terms! The Lord Jesus shed His blood for them!! God Bless you my friend!
It must be very painful for you not to be able to be honest about yourself with your parents. To have complete intimacy with them you have to risk losing them forever. That's a very personal decision. My heart aches for you. And yet, I'm so very grateful that you found your way to self-affirmation in the midst of that situation.
@bmcnaught PLEASE WATCH MY VIDEOS: THIS MUST BE SAID - HOMOSEXUALS TEENS - WHAT GOD DID FOR ME. God Almighty loves Homosexuals, but he loves them on his terms! The Lord Jesus shed His blood for them!! God Bless you my friend!
I couldn't help but think how much you hit the nail on the head for me! That's exactly how I felt my whole life. Different circumstances; I was raised in a Muslim family but I am bisexual and atheist. Any doubts or questions I voiced were immediately stamped as forbidden. Any mention of homosexuality and my father would show horrific hate. I am brave to be myself before anyone else but my parents. I love them too much to change what they think of me, especially when he says he's proud of me.
@DamienZshadow PLEASE WATCH MY VIDEOS: THIS MUST BE SAID - HOMOSEXUALS TEENS - WHAT GOD DID FOR ME. God Almighty loves Homosexuals, but he loves them on his terms! The Lord Jesus shed His blood for them!! God Bless you my friend!
@blueray1969 Thank you for your commitment to finish the section. My work is driven by the belief that there is hope for humankind. We're all connected if only we would take the time to see that.
@blueray1969 PLEASE WATCH MY VIDEOS: THIS MUST BE SAID - HOMOSEXUALS TEENS - WHAT GOD DID FOR ME. God Almighty loves Homosexuals, but he loves them on his terms! The Lord Jesus shed His blood for them!! God Bless you my friend!
I do love to hear stories like this, because it still drives home the message that being gay, isn't a choice, if it was, it wouldn't have as many people, because the life-style can be bad at times. It's always best to live your life how you want to, not how others want you to.
Sir, I am bisexual and in seminary. I have researched both sides of the issue and still do to this day. Your story almost brought me to tears it reminded me of when I took 90 sudafed pills it reminded me so much of my story. It's nice to know someone is out there like me. You havn't changed my veiws on the issue but you have atleast given me someone to look to and say his story is similar to mine. Thank you. I hope to sit next to you on a plane one day to ask you questions
@musichalloffame Thank you for reaching out. As you know, only you can know the truth of your life. Your life lessons have to be experienced by you. I hope you choose happiness. Choosing suffering seems to be the antithesis of self-love.
@Imogen1885 The American Psychological Association and also the American Psychiatric Association, the American Medical Association, the American Institute of Biological Science, and many, many other respected organizations disagree with your statement about bisexuality.
@laDy8A5737 Yes. I have this to add. Those organizations are in the the business of keeping doctors in jobs. The more issues they can diagnose, the happier they are. I am gay and proud of it. At best so called "bisexuals" are nothing but fence-sitters who refuse to commit themselves. At worst they are sluts who would eff anything that moves, probably including animals.
@Imogen1885 Diagnose? Bisexuality isn't a disease nor is it an abnormality. You're saying that being attracted to both genders is something to be "diagnosed?" That says a lot for your perspective. If you are so suspicious of such organizations then let nature take its course when you get sick. Also biologists are not in the business of looking out for medical doctors, and they do fine without needing more things to worry about. Your words are vicious and are suspicious since you say you are gay.
@Khirad You are talking nonsense. I do not believe in those organizations. The previous poster brought up that idiocy. Gayness is genetic. What's bisexuality. Half a gene?
@Imogen1885 You're thinking about it too black & white. Sexual preference, as is gender identity, is on a sliding scale. It's a grey area. It's quite easy to accept the existence of bisexual people, in fact you could 'almost' put forward the notion that EVERYBODY is bisexual to varying extents, just some more than others. I mean, I consider myself very much heterosexual, but I would still give some sweet man-love to Johnny Depp... Mmmmm...
@phood69 This concept of everyone being bisexual is wrong and disgusting. Everybody is NOT bisexual. So called bisexuals are sluts, plain and simple. We are either gay or straight or confused sluts. There is no sliding scale except to those looking for an excuse to behave like a slut. Go ahead if you want. Being a slut is not illegal, but don't try to speak for those of us with morals.
@Imogen1885 Did you just call every single bisexual a confused slut? Wow. You know being attracted to someone is not the same as f**king them. I know straight women who have at certain times felt attracted to other women but never acted on it. If there was zero social stigma, they probably would have. Does this make them sluts too? Get out of the B&W and start living in the real world Imogen, it's not so bad and less scary than you think. :)
I'd just like to ask you something for the sake of all the people who would disagree with the opinion that bisexual isn't a real orientation; Have you met every person who goes by the word bisexual (or even polysexual, pansexual, etc)? What reason is there to believe all bisexual people are sluts? As far as I know, there hasn't been a study on "bisexual people: are you by our definition a slut?" Is there any scientific reason you have that means people can't love males and females?
I'll say this much; anyone claiming to be bisexual because of a trend is an assface (and not really giving a good image to those who sincerely mean it). But that's not answering my question, also, people saying so because of a trend doesn't mean that no one ever sincerely means it. I've heard people say the same about being gay, would that make them undoubtedly right? No, if they want it to be anything other than silly they need proof, which is what I'm asking you for here.
@Kadiezi PLEASE WATCH MY VIDEOS: THIS MUST BE SAID - HOMOSEXUALS TEENS - WHAT GOD DID FOR ME. God Almighty loves Homosexuals, but he loves them on his terms! The Lord Jesus shed His blood for them!! God Bless you my friend!
@musichalloffame PLEASE WATCH MY VIDEOS: THIS MUST BE SAID - HOMOSEXUALS TEENS - WHAT GOD DID FOR ME. God Almighty loves Homosexuals, but he loves them on his terms! The Lord Jesus shed His blood for them!! God Bless you my friend!
You sir, are a hero to the people and an inspiration to humanity. I myself am not a religious person and see myself as an optomistic atheist. I like to think i'm a Humanist as well. But either way, you are doing wonderful works. Watching your videos, I had to notice the ever growing smile on my face. You are the kind of person that everyone should strive to be, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, and all other sorts of people. I hope you don't mind me putting you on my "personal heros" list.
@gtazcom I see the glory today, which is where you're supposed to experience it. Please don't live for the joys of an afterlife. If you have awareness, you'll be terribly disappointed. If there is such a place as heaven, will you bolt when you see me there?
@gtazcom God is love, not hate, strength, not weakness. Quit living in fear of a dogma that was never true, Jesus never said anything against gays or anybody else for that matter, he said to love one another, take care of each other.
The bible talks about 3 kinds of men: natural, spiritual and carnal. The natural man is unregenerate. The Carnal is a Christian, but is not fully surrendered to God. Christians should aim to walk with spiritual men and women, not carnal ones and not the unrepentant. We become like those we hang around with. Do not be deceived says Proverbs. Bad company ruins good morals.
@tadeusbell I agree with you wholeheartedly, which is why the truly spiritual people I hang with generally are not Christians. Was the fundamentalist Christian who shot all of the children in Norway natural, spiritual, or carnal?
@candiceevans1 lol i know the bible well, and JESUS HIMSELF who IS GOD said he who hath NOT SINNED cast the first stone, in other words if you have never sinned then you can pass judgement on someone, and you have already sinned in your self righteousness so your casting stones you have no room to cast, GOD ALONE IS THE ONLY PERSON WHO CAN PASS JUDGEMENT , end of story
@isakechaos You forgot about the part just after that says "Lest you pull the log from your own eye". Once you pull the log from your own eye God expects you to Judge ones actions that goes against his word. Christians don't hate people. WE HATE AND WILL DESTROY SIN! GOD COMMANDS THIS!
I can discern hate from advice, Advising gay people to hide what they are? They don't promote the sin as fucking righteousness :| They are being who they want to be, And who has the right to "advise" them to being any different than they are? It's like if i advised you to believe your god doesn't exsist and become the devil or some shit. You nor any other christian have a single right to tell other people how they should live THEIR lives... Its absolutely ridiculous..........
@candiceevans1 judgement of others sins and what they should do with them is not for anyone especially you to decide. if you actually read and follow the bible, GOD ALONE is the only person to pass judgement and to do it is a sin itself so you should get on the repenting yourself for being so self righteous
It makes me sick when people say that gay people are evil, blah blah blah....
Gay people are no different! I just wish people would stop hating and realize we are all the same, We are all the same on the inside and we need to all stick together so we do not destroy ourselves.
@candiceevans1 Says you, Candace. If you are repelled by gay people, walk by them on the road and let others tend to their wounds. Put down your stones and smile.
@NorrisArt Sorry, my comment cut off. Too many characters, I guess. But, even though I'm not gay, this video made me feel better about myself (specifically about my Asperger's Syndrome). So thank you for uploading it :)
@bmcnaught Not sure if you covered this, are you still a Christian? There is a disturbing trend of homosexual people pushing away from God's grace because oh their problems (as there is with every demographic of course).
I'm not gay, but I understand what it feels like to have people judge you based on something they simply do not understand. I have something called Asperger's Syndrome, a communication disorder, and as a result I have trouble picking up social cues. Because I struggle to express my true intents to people and often fail to recognize issues from other's perspectives, I often come as selfish and inconsiderate, which isn't true for the most part. I don't know how much this problem pertains to the v
@candiceevans1 And yet, you are almost certainly wearing a cloth of mixed fibers, which is a sin of equal weight against the Lord. Leviticus 19:19 YOU CAN REPENT BUT REPENT MEANS TURN AWAY FR SIN NOT EMBRACING MIXED FIBER,,,THAT IS AGAINST GOD
There are no words for what I want to say. For my god father who spent his entire life in the closet, for my family and friends in high school and college who suffered in silence, thank you. I do not question that G-d will bless you because he has most surely blessed us with you. Rene'
I may be miles away and years behind, I may never meet you shake your hand or be able to tell you much more than this: I love you. your bravery your struggle your beautiful life. Continue your amazing work.
A gay friend shared your videos across Facebook and I'm so thankful he did.
Brian, because you decided to LOVE yourself you exude LOVE, and as a result it can only be returned. I'm sure that FC gentleman came to a huge revelation. A big AMEN to that!
God bless you! Please continue to educate and spread that LOVE to those guided by fear.
@NoahCr I don't think of myself as brave, Noah, but I'm not afraid to participate in other people's lives, nor to have them participate in mine. Thanks for your kind words.
Awesome presentation. I've had similar experiences with many people in my life. I used to always expect damnation, but have surprisingly found far more acceptance than negativity for being gay (in person anyways - the mask of anonyminity in the online world often allows a lot of hatred to escape).. Anyways, you're eloquent, detailed yet succinct, and easy to listen to. Your job as a speaker is a perfect fit. Great job.
@Lokispawns Thank you, both for your kind message and for your affirmation that risking vulnerability with others is the only means of creating intimacy. Our fears truly are our worst enemy.
You seem to me a man of genuine character, who dispite dealing with such inner struggle for self acceptance you glow with peace, happiness, and a general affection for mankind. You are a shining example of understanding, and I commend you on your good work.
Wonderful video. Not only you are right, but you also (and that's what makes me really happy) managed to find the words to say what I think. Sometimes I ear someone giving a perfect explanation (well-formulated) about something and I really like these moments ; well, every single thing you said was one of these. We can't go wrong listening to you, it's just too clear and true. Too bad I can't really ask you to make a conference at my school ; we're francophone and not all perfectly bilingual :/
Thank you. I don't travel the country as much but my talk is available and is used by companies in diversity training. Go to my web page for further information. Again, thank you for writing.
Yours is a very powerful message which so few people get to hear... I am sharing your videos with many of my friends. What kind of touring/training schedule do you run, and where are you able to visit? I know many companies in the Midwest that need to hear what you're teaching.
The hormone thing. "Brian, I think you have a hormone imbalance, and you'll outgrow it."
Wow. I am an 18-year-old gay male, and my Dad has said *exactly* the same thing. How sad... (he's a pretty serious Christian too – I hope he'll get over it someday soon).
It's so true, everything Brian McNaught says here.
Thank you for posting this. I haven't come out to my family yet and the idea terrifies me. The only person I've told, other than an online community of other LGBTQ youth, is my honorary sister who's also a Lesbian. She, of course, was amazing, but I have been raised in a very Catholic family, as well, and I honestly don't know how my parents will take my coming out. Your story inspires me and it gives me hope. Thank you so much.
@bmcnaught Thanks for this video! It seems to me that it is easy to dislike a stereotype and much more difficult to try to REALLY SEE who others are.
To me, trying to build these bridges is vital. Many YouTube videos and related comments (and the Internet in general) seem to me about reinforcing ones own beliefs. Videos like this are critical in getting people to (potentially) see their own biases, their own filters.
@trojan73bcn Thank you. I'm glad too, but if I hadn't tried, I might not be where I am today, so I don't regret anything. I'm grateful that you took the time to reach out to me.
I came out to my parents pretty recently. As soon as you said "would you still be proud of me if you knew" I broke in to tears and couldn't stop crying the whole video. Everything you said was beautiful and touching and right. I can't really think of what to say besides thank you and I'll definitely be watching more of your videos.
@corierobot Thank you for writing. Your message was a wonderful gift to receive today. Please never doubt that you have someone in your corner, cheering you on. brian
@MooooonDemon Wouldn't it have been nice to have had some positive role models back in the 1960s? I watched "Glee" tonight in which one boy serenades another with all of the shoppers at the Gap looking on approvingly. Wow. And yet, I cherish each step of the journey I've traveled.
Wow, I am heterosexual 19 years old. I am also jewish, and have been struggling for years with drug addiction. Not that drug addicition is the same as being gay, but it is a label 'addict'. You are a very intelligent man, and your speech moved me. A very kind gentle energy about you. GOOOD VIBES! i just had the gay marriage talk with my parents, and i couldnt think of one rational reason for it to be illegal!!!
@Jmeez69 Thanks for your thoughtful comment. I hate knowing that you've struggled with drug addiction. I've been in recovery from alcohol for the past 16 years. I don't know that I would have had the maturity to handle drugs had they been as easy to come by when I was your age. Addictive personalities grab anything available to fill the whole they feel inside. Buddhism has helped me find my center. You are in my positive thoughts.
Thanks so much sir, something strange happened today. I am jewish as well, and i have a friend or rather somebody that i know, who is racist he hates blacks jews and gays equally. Anyway when i watched your video what i found most admirable was the fact that you believe anyone can be enlightened. Anyway i planted some ideas in his head, and he can choose to run with them or not. He listened, and broke down to me about how he was teased and always felt hated, and thats why he hates!
also i would have much more to say about the story it is really an amazing breakthrough i had with this person (after all i wanna be a psychologist!) but there isnt enough space here. So much love brother, keep doing what you are doing, your energy is tremendous you are powerful and true to yourself.
Hope is the only thing that we can have just by turning toward it and realizing that within each of us this seed is waiting for the right conditions to wake up and become the bread of life meant to bring us together. Fear is the enemy of peace. Fear is conquered by knowledge and love which has every component needed to overcome every shortcoming. It is good to see someone putting those principles into action.
Why bother holding onto the faith? By the words of the bible, not a personal opinion, but by the infallible passages written in the bible, a gay man is an abomination. Should be stoned and sent to hell for eternal punishment. If you're gay you should know yourself that you aren't a bad person, that you are not an abomination. So why bother "believing" all the other "truths" that are written in the book? Why bother trying to be accepted in that group?
I am a hetero ally. I have struggled with this issue and found through love and scripture, believe it or not, that God doesn't make junk people. I also know that fear is the main culprit, married to enforced and encouraged ignorance. I pray that we all come to the knowledge of God through His Pure Love which is perfect. The amount of harm that this prejudice causes is immense, and I thank God for you and those like you with the courage to declare it.
A moving and beautifully explained account (all 3 parts) which I'm sure will bring comfort and reason to those conflicted, bullied and damaged by religious dogma and its resulting crass intolerance. I will never understand Brian's need for supernatural guidance but, since it has not diminished his humanity, I hope he continues to spread his message of honesty, love and understanding. Three cheers for Brian!
I'd love to know what that fundamentalist is thinking and what changes your story made in his life. I hope it opened his eyes more then you suspect. I work witha group called silent witness and I see far too much hatred from that view, far to much. But even a small crack can weaken a wall.
we ar eon teh brink of 2011 and I can not believe this still goes on. I see so many friends in silent sorrow and fear. Even those brave enough to be out still struggle... and for what? useless fear propigated by non existant god(s)
Hi, I'm Johnny and I'm turning 19. On Monday 13th Dec, I plan to 'come out' to a close circle of friends. This will be the first time I have ever voiced my true self and to make myself go through with it this time and not "Forget", I'm gonna write 'Brave' on one hand and 'Hope' on the other, for that is how your story has made me feel. I'm taking this one step at a time and your videos have helped me to not give up. Thank you.
@9OsChild Thank you, Johnny, for sharing with me and others the exciting news of your coming out process. Please know that I'm with you, and that I'm here for you if you need to talk through your feelings. Listen to your inner voice. It is wise, and it will guide you. I have a book that might help too. It's entitled, "Now That I'm Out, What Do I Do?" A lot of gay people have told me how helpful it was to them. Remember that you're asking people for support, not for approval.
@9OsChild Hey Johnny I saw your comment and just want to say you have my full respect! By this time (23 Dec) you will have explained yourself to your friends and I truly hope they have had the good sense not to judge you for anything but the honest and courageous person you are. You have offered them such knowledge about yourself as a courtesy, not an obligation and certainly not a confession, so they should be thankful to have such a considerate and trusting friend. Live long, love and prosper!
The most impressive thing about this speech is that I actually think it is perhaps only incidentally about sexual orientation. I do not mean to deny the extent and impact of homophobia in the least but building bridges instead of creating hell for each other is the task for our time I think.
Great speech (all 3 parts)! I'm an atheist. Help me understand something. Why would a self-respecting gay person worship a god that calls for their death by stoning? There is NOTHING in the Bible's NT to suggest that God changed his mind. That God still condemns gays. Why on earth would you worship him? I don't happen to believe that any gods exist, but to those who do, why praise someone who despises you? Thanks.
@SubconsciousGatherer I have come to believe in a power greater than myself that is beyond knowing description, including the fables told in the Bible. I suspect that when I die, my next life will be like that of the wave that seeps into the sea after breaking on the shore. I don't worship a judgmental God. I seek unity with the Tao.
oh my gawd gurl. Miss brian you is an inspiration honey. this really makes me want to cry, when u said that they never would have given the award to you if they only knew. That really hits a nerve in me. thx for doin what u do honey and keep it fierce, and keep on keeping on miss gurl i support u
@travellinman321 Thank you very much for your kind and generous comments. One of my life's great lessons has been the common decency of people if given the chance. That doesn't mean that I don;t get frustrated, angry, and impatient. But if I breathe, and respond with patience, and kindness, people generally respond in a positive way.
It is so sad that idiots like the guy on the plane actually think they dont know gay people. Gay people are all around. Just wishing people wouldnt be gay dosent stop them from being and trying to live and be happy. it is this narrow mindedness that makes the world less than it could be and people do evil things.
"Somebody says they're fundamentalist Christian, I remember the man on the plane."
And I remember the person who gave out my address, commute times and locations, times I am not home, location of my daughter's daycare, and so on to a group of crazed followers in an effort to harm me or my family.
Excellent vid. I am not gay myself but I have recently deconverted. This subject being one of the many reasons. After a really bad experience and total lack of any compassion whatsoever at my church. I began to read my bible carefully. Looking for the direction to take. It gave me one (LOL). After all the genocide, rape, murder, incest, and human sacrifice. I knew what to do. The people in the church have Stockholm syndrome, In the most classic sense.
And why read the Bible when you can read the summed up paraphrased warm-and-fuzzy versions select picked by the apologists? People read devotional books in the morning, because after the commonly used jesus loves you verses get old, the bible gets REEEEALLLY depressing. in fact, you have been taking more than 30 steps on the sabbath, and you've been tricked into thinking the sabbath is sunday BWAHAHAHA
I grew up in a christian-only environment, and i felt it was my duty to hate gay people. after i moved out and went to college, and started to meet gay people and hear. What i resent about it now is being raised religious. Religion is to help you with YOUR life, not to help others with their life. The whole concept of evangelizing is arrogant, and i get it now. I thought i had a duty. i was confident i was saved and felt duty to save others. what convolution, i am sorry
I'm atheist and as far as i know, im heterosexual, but i do believe most of the values derived from the bible have pointed the western world to a more humain existence. tho i feel like people that believe without question, like a certain superficial person in the comments, need to start thinking for themselves. With a lot of believers (i say "believers" because i mean all faiths), making up their own damn mind kinda gets lost in the process. I'm proud that i can say i choose my own morality.
Thank you for your brilliant, lovely words and speaking your personal story. I hope more people get the privilege to hear your story and change their views.
thank you so much for the video, this helps me as the parents of a mother with a teen son who is gay.. thanks... I have always told my son I will love him no matter what, and nothing he ever does could make me love him any more or any less.. I worry about the bigotry he will face.
@littledogs1 if his mamma loves him - really loves him, he will do just fine. People get picked on for all sorts of stupid stuff the sons and daughters who thrive have someone who is always their number one fan - not out of duty but because they really believe it. Believe in your son and the rest will take care of its self!
@littledogs1 As long as he has you and your support, he will be just fine in the end :). I'm glad to hear he has you. He'll need you, but he'll be just fine.
This is an incredible story, and although I am straight, I do relate strongly, but through my atheism. I was one of those quiet/good kids, and constantly doubting myself and any achievements as well. I'm working slowly on coming out of my own closet, and stories like this inspire me so much. Thanks for your story!
it's so nice to hear stories that are positive in the end. A lot of these stories always have a negative end, and they just kind of warn us off of doing things.
bmcnaught: Wow I see so many similarities with your childhood and mine...I'm only 20, just starting on my journey of life and I've got a long way to go...but thanks for your videos, I needed them. People like you inspire me. :)
So its perfectly fine to just ignore the parts of the bible that dont suit you and just cobble together out of it what you feel is right for you? Then if its arbitrary why quote the bible at all if you are just going to choose randomly whats right and wrong anyways? Personally I choose to ignore all the parts in the bible that aren't about slavery, incest, genocide, infanticide, rape, animal sacrifice, human sacrifice, sexism and racism. Lucky for me it leaves 99% of it intact (^.o)
@myjizzureye : I'm sorry but I don't understand what you're saying. Are you saying that I shouldn't cite the Bible as I might a teaching of the Buddha or the Tao? I actually feel that it is perfectly appropriate for us to take what teachings make sense and leave behind those which don't apply to our lives. The Bible is certainly not all good but it's also no
You know what the most common reaction is when a child tells their parents they're Transsexual?
"Why couldn't you just have been GAY???"
Then they throw them out. Not so bad if they're 18, but not so good if they're 11. The average age of homeless trans kids is 13 1/2.
ZoeBrain 2 weeks ago
"You didn't make them gay"
Bullshit! Of course they make them gay. Make no babies, no more gays.
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TPOTTHEPOETOFTRUTH 2 weeks ago
i admire you
FrostMan92 3 months ago
Thank you for what your doing :)
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BeerInAWineGlass 4 months ago
You definitely love yourself so much that you have created an idol for yourself. Gay people often try to commit suicide because even their conscience tells them that it is wrong. It is unnatural. Read God's word for yourself. Repent and trust in the Savior now! 1 Corinthians 6:9 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals,
beautifulwhitecat 4 months ago
@beautifulwhitecat, sadly, Satan has corrupted your "mind" to the point where the truth and God's love cannot reach you. The Lord loves His homosexual children, but it's the sick and deviant hatred you embrace that only the devil loves.
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TPOTTHEPOETOFTRUTH 2 weeks ago
I'm one callous heartless bastard and I teared up.
29Ocelot 4 months ago
It must be very painful for you not to be able to be honest about yourself with your parents. To have complete intimacy with them you have to risk losing them forever. That's a very personal decision. My heart aches for you. And yet, I'm so very grateful that you found your way to self-affirmation in the midst of that situation.
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TPOTTHEPOETOFTRUTH 2 weeks ago
I couldn't help but think how much you hit the nail on the head for me! That's exactly how I felt my whole life. Different circumstances; I was raised in a Muslim family but I am bisexual and atheist. Any doubts or questions I voiced were immediately stamped as forbidden. Any mention of homosexuality and my father would show horrific hate. I am brave to be myself before anyone else but my parents. I love them too much to change what they think of me, especially when he says he's proud of me.
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TPOTTHEPOETOFTRUTH 2 weeks ago
@FrostBjorn Aww you made me smile :D. Best comment ever!
Caziegirl 5 months ago
super stuff - it's 3 am here but I had to watch all of this. you are superbly eloquent and clearly 110% genuine. there is hope for humanity :)
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@blueray1969 Thank you for your commitment to finish the section. My work is driven by the belief that there is hope for humankind. We're all connected if only we would take the time to see that.
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@blueray1969 PLEASE WATCH MY VIDEOS: THIS MUST BE SAID - HOMOSEXUALS TEENS - WHAT GOD DID FOR ME. God Almighty loves Homosexuals, but he loves them on his terms! The Lord Jesus shed His blood for them!! God Bless you my friend!
TPOTTHEPOETOFTRUTH 2 weeks ago
@candiceevans1 You're one seriously sick fuck.
laDy8A5737 6 months ago
I do love to hear stories like this, because it still drives home the message that being gay, isn't a choice, if it was, it wouldn't have as many people, because the life-style can be bad at times. It's always best to live your life how you want to, not how others want you to.
FANNYLEROUX 6 months ago
Sir, I am bisexual and in seminary. I have researched both sides of the issue and still do to this day. Your story almost brought me to tears it reminded me of when I took 90 sudafed pills it reminded me so much of my story. It's nice to know someone is out there like me. You havn't changed my veiws on the issue but you have atleast given me someone to look to and say his story is similar to mine. Thank you. I hope to sit next to you on a plane one day to ask you questions
musichalloffame 6 months ago
@musichalloffame Thank you for reaching out. As you know, only you can know the truth of your life. Your life lessons have to be experienced by you. I hope you choose happiness. Choosing suffering seems to be the antithesis of self-love.
bmcnaught 6 months ago
@musichalloffame There's no such thing as bisexual.
Imogen1885 6 months ago
@Imogen1885 The APA begs to differ.
laDy8A5737 6 months ago
@laDy8A5737 APA?
Imogen1885 6 months ago
@Imogen1885 The American Psychological Association and also the American Psychiatric Association, the American Medical Association, the American Institute of Biological Science, and many, many other respected organizations disagree with your statement about bisexuality.
Did you have anything more to add?
laDy8A5737 6 months ago
@laDy8A5737 Yes. I have this to add. Those organizations are in the the business of keeping doctors in jobs. The more issues they can diagnose, the happier they are. I am gay and proud of it. At best so called "bisexuals" are nothing but fence-sitters who refuse to commit themselves. At worst they are sluts who would eff anything that moves, probably including animals.
Imogen1885 6 months ago
@Imogen1885 Diagnose? Bisexuality isn't a disease nor is it an abnormality. You're saying that being attracted to both genders is something to be "diagnosed?" That says a lot for your perspective. If you are so suspicious of such organizations then let nature take its course when you get sick. Also biologists are not in the business of looking out for medical doctors, and they do fine without needing more things to worry about. Your words are vicious and are suspicious since you say you are gay.
laDy8A5737 6 months ago
@Imogen1885 Applying your line of reasoning, then the APA only recognized gays for the same reason, and your "condition" nary exists, either.
Khirad 6 months ago
@Khirad You are talking nonsense. I do not believe in those organizations. The previous poster brought up that idiocy. Gayness is genetic. What's bisexuality. Half a gene?
Imogen1885 6 months ago
@Imogen1885 You're thinking about it too black & white. Sexual preference, as is gender identity, is on a sliding scale. It's a grey area. It's quite easy to accept the existence of bisexual people, in fact you could 'almost' put forward the notion that EVERYBODY is bisexual to varying extents, just some more than others. I mean, I consider myself very much heterosexual, but I would still give some sweet man-love to Johnny Depp... Mmmmm...
phood69 6 months ago
@phood69 This concept of everyone being bisexual is wrong and disgusting. Everybody is NOT bisexual. So called bisexuals are sluts, plain and simple. We are either gay or straight or confused sluts. There is no sliding scale except to those looking for an excuse to behave like a slut. Go ahead if you want. Being a slut is not illegal, but don't try to speak for those of us with morals.
Imogen1885 6 months ago
@Imogen1885 Did you just call every single bisexual a confused slut? Wow. You know being attracted to someone is not the same as f**king them. I know straight women who have at certain times felt attracted to other women but never acted on it. If there was zero social stigma, they probably would have. Does this make them sluts too? Get out of the B&W and start living in the real world Imogen, it's not so bad and less scary than you think. :)
phood69 6 months ago
@phood69 Yes, bisexuals are just sluts. It's not a real orientation like gay or straight. Now please all you bisexuals sluts, stop bothering me.
Imogen1885 6 months ago
@Imogen1885
I'd just like to ask you something for the sake of all the people who would disagree with the opinion that bisexual isn't a real orientation; Have you met every person who goes by the word bisexual (or even polysexual, pansexual, etc)? What reason is there to believe all bisexual people are sluts? As far as I know, there hasn't been a study on "bisexual people: are you by our definition a slut?" Is there any scientific reason you have that means people can't love males and females?
Kadiezi 5 months ago
@Kadiezi I have met an increasing number of people claiming to be bisexual. It's the latest trend, nothing more.
Imogen1885 5 months ago
@Imogen1885
I'll say this much; anyone claiming to be bisexual because of a trend is an assface (and not really giving a good image to those who sincerely mean it). But that's not answering my question, also, people saying so because of a trend doesn't mean that no one ever sincerely means it. I've heard people say the same about being gay, would that make them undoubtedly right? No, if they want it to be anything other than silly they need proof, which is what I'm asking you for here.
Kadiezi 5 months ago
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TPOTTHEPOETOFTRUTH 2 weeks ago
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@musichalloffame PLEASE WATCH MY VIDEOS: THIS MUST BE SAID - HOMOSEXUALS TEENS - WHAT GOD DID FOR ME. God Almighty loves Homosexuals, but he loves them on his terms! The Lord Jesus shed His blood for them!! God Bless you my friend!
TPOTTHEPOETOFTRUTH 2 weeks ago
Very interesting videos!
AuroraLiora 6 months ago
You sir made me cry! The world really needs people like you!
louisfirst01 6 months ago
Great stuff. Thank you for representing.
bonesareflung 6 months ago
You sir, are a hero to the people and an inspiration to humanity. I myself am not a religious person and see myself as an optomistic atheist. I like to think i'm a Humanist as well. But either way, you are doing wonderful works. Watching your videos, I had to notice the ever growing smile on my face. You are the kind of person that everyone should strive to be, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, and all other sorts of people. I hope you don't mind me putting you on my "personal heros" list.
BokuwaFdesu 6 months ago
@BokuwaFdesu Thank you. You are a very thoughtful and generous person, and I'm grateful for your kind words.
bmcnaught 6 months ago
Make all the excuses you want to convince yourself. At the end you will see his Glory and then very quickly HIS WRATH!
gtazcom 6 months ago
@gtazcom I see the glory today, which is where you're supposed to experience it. Please don't live for the joys of an afterlife. If you have awareness, you'll be terribly disappointed. If there is such a place as heaven, will you bolt when you see me there?
bmcnaught 6 months ago 7
@bmcnaught haha well said, and thank you so much for your story, i can 100% identify, not as a gay man but as a trans-woman.
soulburn2k5 6 months ago
@gtazcom God is love, not hate, strength, not weakness. Quit living in fear of a dogma that was never true, Jesus never said anything against gays or anybody else for that matter, he said to love one another, take care of each other.
wmg1958 6 months ago
@candiceevans1 Hey are you a guy or a girl? I can't tell from ur pic
pani63 7 months ago
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Respond to this video... crap sorry didnt read properly i liked it but actually im disgusted by what you hav said.!
Iviey13 7 months ago
@candiceevans1 crap sorry didnt read properly i liked it but actually im disgusted by what you hav said.!
Iviey13 7 months ago
The bible talks about 3 kinds of men: natural, spiritual and carnal. The natural man is unregenerate. The Carnal is a Christian, but is not fully surrendered to God. Christians should aim to walk with spiritual men and women, not carnal ones and not the unrepentant. We become like those we hang around with. Do not be deceived says Proverbs. Bad company ruins good morals.
tadeusbell 7 months ago
@tadeusbell I agree with you wholeheartedly, which is why the truly spiritual people I hang with generally are not Christians. Was the fundamentalist Christian who shot all of the children in Norway natural, spiritual, or carnal?
bmcnaught 7 months ago
Loved this clip... Thank you.
TinaSeptember 7 months ago
@candiceevans1 no such thing as god anyway
pitchblacksuperdarkh 7 months ago
@candiceevans1 lol i know the bible well, and JESUS HIMSELF who IS GOD said he who hath NOT SINNED cast the first stone, in other words if you have never sinned then you can pass judgement on someone, and you have already sinned in your self righteousness so your casting stones you have no room to cast, GOD ALONE IS THE ONLY PERSON WHO CAN PASS JUDGEMENT , end of story
isakechaos 7 months ago
@isakechaos You forgot about the part just after that says "Lest you pull the log from your own eye". Once you pull the log from your own eye God expects you to Judge ones actions that goes against his word. Christians don't hate people. WE HATE AND WILL DESTROY SIN! GOD COMMANDS THIS!
gtazcom 6 months ago
@candiceevans1
I can discern hate from advice, Advising gay people to hide what they are? They don't promote the sin as fucking righteousness :| They are being who they want to be, And who has the right to "advise" them to being any different than they are? It's like if i advised you to believe your god doesn't exsist and become the devil or some shit. You nor any other christian have a single right to tell other people how they should live THEIR lives... Its absolutely ridiculous..........
SirBootlegchris 7 months ago
@candiceevans1 judgement of others sins and what they should do with them is not for anyone especially you to decide. if you actually read and follow the bible, GOD ALONE is the only person to pass judgement and to do it is a sin itself so you should get on the repenting yourself for being so self righteous
isakechaos 7 months ago
It makes me sick when people say that gay people are evil, blah blah blah....
Gay people are no different! I just wish people would stop hating and realize we are all the same, We are all the same on the inside and we need to all stick together so we do not destroy ourselves.
Keep up the good work man!
SirBootlegchris 7 months ago
@candiceevans1 Says you, Candace. If you are repelled by gay people, walk by them on the road and let others tend to their wounds. Put down your stones and smile.
bmcnaught 7 months ago 3
You are a great man , good luck in your work!
lcarlosrosado 7 months ago
@lcarlosrosado Thank you for that. I love my work.
bmcnaught 7 months ago
@NorrisArt Sorry, my comment cut off. Too many characters, I guess. But, even though I'm not gay, this video made me feel better about myself (specifically about my Asperger's Syndrome). So thank you for uploading it :)
NorrisArt 7 months ago
@NorrisArt That puts a smile on my face. Thank you for letting me know. We are connected on our journeys.
bmcnaught 7 months ago
@bmcnaught Not sure if you covered this, are you still a Christian? There is a disturbing trend of homosexual people pushing away from God's grace because oh their problems (as there is with every demographic of course).
deadlifter410 7 months ago
I'm not gay, but I understand what it feels like to have people judge you based on something they simply do not understand. I have something called Asperger's Syndrome, a communication disorder, and as a result I have trouble picking up social cues. Because I struggle to express my true intents to people and often fail to recognize issues from other's perspectives, I often come as selfish and inconsiderate, which isn't true for the most part. I don't know how much this problem pertains to the v
NorrisArt 7 months ago
@candiceevans1 And yet, you are almost certainly wearing a cloth of mixed fibers, which is a sin of equal weight against the Lord. Leviticus 19:19 YOU CAN REPENT BUT REPENT MEANS TURN AWAY FR SIN NOT EMBRACING MIXED FIBER,,,THAT IS AGAINST GOD
dhicks3 7 months ago
Great talk, can you upload any of the old shows/interviews you did for the church in Michigan?
MEpianist 7 months ago
@MEpianist I don't know that they were kept by the church, but I love that you thought of it. I never have. Off, huh?
bmcnaught 7 months ago
Respond to this video... I never thought of doing that. Odd, huh? My guess is that they never kept the recorndings.
bmcnaught 7 months ago
@candiceevans1 how is that bad this man is good he accepts him self
msayofemi1 8 months ago
There are no words for what I want to say. For my god father who spent his entire life in the closet, for my family and friends in high school and college who suffered in silence, thank you. I do not question that G-d will bless you because he has most surely blessed us with you. Rene'
naithom 8 months ago
@naithom Thank you for your kindness, Rene. My heart goes out to you for the pain you feel for your godfather.
bmcnaught 8 months ago
I may be miles away and years behind, I may never meet you shake your hand or be able to tell you much more than this: I love you. your bravery your struggle your beautiful life. Continue your amazing work.
animalfarm911 8 months ago
@animalfarm911 That's a really nice thing for you to say. Thank you. It means a lot to me to get such a thoughtful message. You're a kind person.
bmcnaught 8 months ago
A gay friend shared your videos across Facebook and I'm so thankful he did.
Brian, because you decided to LOVE yourself you exude LOVE, and as a result it can only be returned. I'm sure that FC gentleman came to a huge revelation. A big AMEN to that!
God bless you! Please continue to educate and spread that LOVE to those guided by fear.
HotCoug 8 months ago
@HotCoug Thank you. I truly believe that each of us is hungry to be acknowledged and affirmed. Those who are most cruel are in the most need of love.
bmcnaught 8 months ago
Wonderful and inspiring presentation, your are truly a brave person.
NoahCr 8 months ago
@NoahCr I don't think of myself as brave, Noah, but I'm not afraid to participate in other people's lives, nor to have them participate in mine. Thanks for your kind words.
bmcnaught 8 months ago
Awesome presentation. I've had similar experiences with many people in my life. I used to always expect damnation, but have surprisingly found far more acceptance than negativity for being gay (in person anyways - the mask of anonyminity in the online world often allows a lot of hatred to escape).. Anyways, you're eloquent, detailed yet succinct, and easy to listen to. Your job as a speaker is a perfect fit. Great job.
Lokispawns 8 months ago
@Lokispawns Thank you, both for your kind message and for your affirmation that risking vulnerability with others is the only means of creating intimacy. Our fears truly are our worst enemy.
bmcnaught 8 months ago
This is inspiring.
spackhollogay 9 months ago
You're gay, and you're a beautiful person. Everyone loves you Brian, thank you
mitchellobruntiniano 9 months ago 6
@mitchellobruntiniano You're very kind, Mitchell. Thank you for that great affirmation. It means a lot to me.
Brian
bmcnaught 9 months ago
Brilliant stuff. May I add hebrew subtitles and post it as a response? this needs to be heard by more than just english speakers
OnlyG00dThings 9 months ago
@OnlyG00dThings Thank you. I'd be delighted to have you do so.
bmcnaught 9 months ago
You seem to me a man of genuine character, who dispite dealing with such inner struggle for self acceptance you glow with peace, happiness, and a general affection for mankind. You are a shining example of understanding, and I commend you on your good work.
InteGrayting2 9 months ago
@InteGrayting2 Thanks very much.
bmcnaught 9 months ago
I still don't understand why some people wouldn't, but I support you.
jonesrebel 9 months ago
@jonesrebel I'm grateful. Thank you.
bmcnaught 9 months ago
Epic video man. I've a few gay mates and I know that highschool would have been a lot easier for them if talks like this had been given.
rorkimaru 9 months ago
This was very, very inspiring and you're awesome at talking! I'm just a 13 year old boy from Europe but in some way you made me believe.
MrTheBestVideoMaker 10 months ago
I clicked the first video for the joke, i stayed for the story.
tjv323 10 months ago 8
@tjv323 me too... glad i clicked it
sodaxcandy08 9 months ago
Wonderful video. Not only you are right, but you also (and that's what makes me really happy) managed to find the words to say what I think. Sometimes I ear someone giving a perfect explanation (well-formulated) about something and I really like these moments ; well, every single thing you said was one of these. We can't go wrong listening to you, it's just too clear and true. Too bad I can't really ask you to make a conference at my school ; we're francophone and not all perfectly bilingual :/
Colariboo 10 months ago 2
@Colariboo But you can be sure I'll send your videos to my Ethic and Religious Culture teachers. This is just too good to not be showed.
Colariboo 10 months ago
@Colariboo I'm very embarrassed not to be bilingual. Thank you for your wonderful message. It was a gift to me.
bmcnaught 10 months ago
That was a moving tale. I applaud you.
Greatkingrat88 11 months ago
Great presentation. this vid needs a lot more views.
MrTruthAddict 11 months ago
The ending was great and moving. This really makes one regain faith in humanity.
patu8010 11 months ago
Thank you. I don't travel the country as much but my talk is available and is used by companies in diversity training. Go to my web page for further information. Again, thank you for writing.
bmcnaught 11 months ago
Yours is a very powerful message which so few people get to hear... I am sharing your videos with many of my friends. What kind of touring/training schedule do you run, and where are you able to visit? I know many companies in the Midwest that need to hear what you're teaching.
OrionsChild 11 months ago
Thanks for posting this video. It's great work you do.
Lancersbane 11 months ago
The hormone thing. "Brian, I think you have a hormone imbalance, and you'll outgrow it."
Wow. I am an 18-year-old gay male, and my Dad has said *exactly* the same thing. How sad... (he's a pretty serious Christian too – I hope he'll get over it someday soon).
It's so true, everything Brian McNaught says here.
qqquigley 11 months ago
this made me smile
alixinthemiddle 11 months ago
Thank you for posting this. I haven't come out to my family yet and the idea terrifies me. The only person I've told, other than an online community of other LGBTQ youth, is my honorary sister who's also a Lesbian. She, of course, was amazing, but I have been raised in a very Catholic family, as well, and I honestly don't know how my parents will take my coming out. Your story inspires me and it gives me hope. Thank you so much.
herecomesthesun1394 1 year ago
This guy should go against Fred from the Westboro Baptist Church :P
FreakyKing2 1 year ago
@bmcnaught Thanks for this video! It seems to me that it is easy to dislike a stereotype and much more difficult to try to REALLY SEE who others are.
To me, trying to build these bridges is vital. Many YouTube videos and related comments (and the Internet in general) seem to me about reinforcing ones own beliefs. Videos like this are critical in getting people to (potentially) see their own biases, their own filters.
Thanks Brian! Keep going!
mntribefan 1 year ago
Brian, you are an awesome man and I am very glad that you didn't kill yourself. The world is a much better place with you in it.
trojan73bcn 1 year ago 26
@trojan73bcn Thank you. I'm glad too, but if I hadn't tried, I might not be where I am today, so I don't regret anything. I'm grateful that you took the time to reach out to me.
bmcnaught 1 year ago 13
@bmcnaught This was very nice :-) and so relevant to all people
matsdehli 8 months ago
thumbs up for bridges of mutual understanding :)
appletinihamshire 1 year ago
I came out to my parents pretty recently. As soon as you said "would you still be proud of me if you knew" I broke in to tears and couldn't stop crying the whole video. Everything you said was beautiful and touching and right. I can't really think of what to say besides thank you and I'll definitely be watching more of your videos.
corierobot 1 year ago 6
@corierobot Thank you for writing. Your message was a wonderful gift to receive today. Please never doubt that you have someone in your corner, cheering you on. brian
bmcnaught 1 year ago
You're inspiring.
I'm sorry you had to be raised in such a homophobic environment.
MooooonDemon 1 year ago 2
@MooooonDemon Wouldn't it have been nice to have had some positive role models back in the 1960s? I watched "Glee" tonight in which one boy serenades another with all of the shoppers at the Gap looking on approvingly. Wow. And yet, I cherish each step of the journey I've traveled.
bmcnaught 1 year ago 8
Wow, I am heterosexual 19 years old. I am also jewish, and have been struggling for years with drug addiction. Not that drug addicition is the same as being gay, but it is a label 'addict'. You are a very intelligent man, and your speech moved me. A very kind gentle energy about you. GOOOD VIBES! i just had the gay marriage talk with my parents, and i couldnt think of one rational reason for it to be illegal!!!
Jmeez69 1 year ago
@Jmeez69 Thanks for your thoughtful comment. I hate knowing that you've struggled with drug addiction. I've been in recovery from alcohol for the past 16 years. I don't know that I would have had the maturity to handle drugs had they been as easy to come by when I was your age. Addictive personalities grab anything available to fill the whole they feel inside. Buddhism has helped me find my center. You are in my positive thoughts.
bmcnaught 1 year ago
@bmcnaught
Thanks so much sir, something strange happened today. I am jewish as well, and i have a friend or rather somebody that i know, who is racist he hates blacks jews and gays equally. Anyway when i watched your video what i found most admirable was the fact that you believe anyone can be enlightened. Anyway i planted some ideas in his head, and he can choose to run with them or not. He listened, and broke down to me about how he was teased and always felt hated, and thats why he hates!
Jmeez69 1 year ago
@bmcnaught
also i would have much more to say about the story it is really an amazing breakthrough i had with this person (after all i wanna be a psychologist!) but there isnt enough space here. So much love brother, keep doing what you are doing, your energy is tremendous you are powerful and true to yourself.
Jmeez69 1 year ago
A speck of gold in youtube.
MzHellinahandbasket 1 year ago
Hope is the only thing that we can have just by turning toward it and realizing that within each of us this seed is waiting for the right conditions to wake up and become the bread of life meant to bring us together. Fear is the enemy of peace. Fear is conquered by knowledge and love which has every component needed to overcome every shortcoming. It is good to see someone putting those principles into action.
Tellerscosmos 1 year ago
Why bother holding onto the faith? By the words of the bible, not a personal opinion, but by the infallible passages written in the bible, a gay man is an abomination. Should be stoned and sent to hell for eternal punishment. If you're gay you should know yourself that you aren't a bad person, that you are not an abomination. So why bother "believing" all the other "truths" that are written in the book? Why bother trying to be accepted in that group?
yoingtin 1 year ago
I am a hetero ally. I have struggled with this issue and found through love and scripture, believe it or not, that God doesn't make junk people. I also know that fear is the main culprit, married to enforced and encouraged ignorance. I pray that we all come to the knowledge of God through His Pure Love which is perfect. The amount of harm that this prejudice causes is immense, and I thank God for you and those like you with the courage to declare it.
Tellerscosmos 1 year ago
@Tellerscosmos I'm glad to know that you're out there. It gives me hope for the next generation. Thanks for making contact.
bmcnaught 1 year ago
A moving and beautifully explained account (all 3 parts) which I'm sure will bring comfort and reason to those conflicted, bullied and damaged by religious dogma and its resulting crass intolerance. I will never understand Brian's need for supernatural guidance but, since it has not diminished his humanity, I hope he continues to spread his message of honesty, love and understanding. Three cheers for Brian!
ColonelGaypenguin 1 year ago
I'd love to know what that fundamentalist is thinking and what changes your story made in his life. I hope it opened his eyes more then you suspect. I work witha group called silent witness and I see far too much hatred from that view, far to much. But even a small crack can weaken a wall.
eahazell 1 year ago
we ar eon teh brink of 2011 and I can not believe this still goes on. I see so many friends in silent sorrow and fear. Even those brave enough to be out still struggle... and for what? useless fear propigated by non existant god(s)
eahazell 1 year ago
Hi, I'm Johnny and I'm turning 19. On Monday 13th Dec, I plan to 'come out' to a close circle of friends. This will be the first time I have ever voiced my true self and to make myself go through with it this time and not "Forget", I'm gonna write 'Brave' on one hand and 'Hope' on the other, for that is how your story has made me feel. I'm taking this one step at a time and your videos have helped me to not give up. Thank you.
9OsChild 1 year ago 7
@9OsChild Thank you, Johnny, for sharing with me and others the exciting news of your coming out process. Please know that I'm with you, and that I'm here for you if you need to talk through your feelings. Listen to your inner voice. It is wise, and it will guide you. I have a book that might help too. It's entitled, "Now That I'm Out, What Do I Do?" A lot of gay people have told me how helpful it was to them. Remember that you're asking people for support, not for approval.
bmcnaught 1 year ago
@9OsChild Hey Johnny I saw your comment and just want to say you have my full respect! By this time (23 Dec) you will have explained yourself to your friends and I truly hope they have had the good sense not to judge you for anything but the honest and courageous person you are. You have offered them such knowledge about yourself as a courtesy, not an obligation and certainly not a confession, so they should be thankful to have such a considerate and trusting friend. Live long, love and prosper!
ColonelGaypenguin 1 year ago
The most impressive thing about this speech is that I actually think it is perhaps only incidentally about sexual orientation. I do not mean to deny the extent and impact of homophobia in the least but building bridges instead of creating hell for each other is the task for our time I think.
martifingers 1 year ago
That was great, If I'm ever fortunate enough to own a company I'll certainly hire you to speak. -Nate
ndmclash 1 year ago
Great speech (all 3 parts)! I'm an atheist. Help me understand something. Why would a self-respecting gay person worship a god that calls for their death by stoning? There is NOTHING in the Bible's NT to suggest that God changed his mind. That God still condemns gays. Why on earth would you worship him? I don't happen to believe that any gods exist, but to those who do, why praise someone who despises you? Thanks.
SubconsciousGatherer 1 year ago
@SubconsciousGatherer I have come to believe in a power greater than myself that is beyond knowing description, including the fables told in the Bible. I suspect that when I die, my next life will be like that of the wave that seeps into the sea after breaking on the shore. I don't worship a judgmental God. I seek unity with the Tao.
bmcnaught 1 year ago
Mr. Mcnaught you are awesome. If only there were more people like you in the world.
yardkyle 1 year ago
oh my gawd gurl. Miss brian you is an inspiration honey. this really makes me want to cry, when u said that they never would have given the award to you if they only knew. That really hits a nerve in me. thx for doin what u do honey and keep it fierce, and keep on keeping on miss gurl i support u
XforeverlongingX 1 year ago
@travellinman321 Thank you very much for your kind and generous comments. One of my life's great lessons has been the common decency of people if given the chance. That doesn't mean that I don;t get frustrated, angry, and impatient. But if I breathe, and respond with patience, and kindness, people generally respond in a positive way.
bmcnaught 1 year ago
It is so sad that idiots like the guy on the plane actually think they dont know gay people. Gay people are all around. Just wishing people wouldnt be gay dosent stop them from being and trying to live and be happy. it is this narrow mindedness that makes the world less than it could be and people do evil things.
yogabear1962 1 year ago
"Somebody says they're fundamentalist Christian, I remember the man on the plane."
And I remember the person who gave out my address, commute times and locations, times I am not home, location of my daughter's daycare, and so on to a group of crazed followers in an effort to harm me or my family.
1RadicalOne 1 year ago
refreshingly honest, quite inspiring and very uplifting :)
onthepc08 1 year ago
Very inspiring video. This man's voice reminds me of Mr. Rogers. He seems like a really awesome guy.
joe120250 1 year ago
Excellent vid. I am not gay myself but I have recently deconverted. This subject being one of the many reasons. After a really bad experience and total lack of any compassion whatsoever at my church. I began to read my bible carefully. Looking for the direction to take. It gave me one (LOL). After all the genocide, rape, murder, incest, and human sacrifice. I knew what to do. The people in the church have Stockholm syndrome, In the most classic sense.
pumpstations 1 year ago
Great vdo. I wish there were more people like him in the world to go around to educate people.
digitalkaos2374 1 year ago
And why read the Bible when you can read the summed up paraphrased warm-and-fuzzy versions select picked by the apologists? People read devotional books in the morning, because after the commonly used jesus loves you verses get old, the bible gets REEEEALLLY depressing. in fact, you have been taking more than 30 steps on the sabbath, and you've been tricked into thinking the sabbath is sunday BWAHAHAHA
42ER0TH 1 year ago
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@42ER0TH
You are so ignorant. You were when you were a Christian and you are now.
v01741r31 1 year ago
I grew up in a christian-only environment, and i felt it was my duty to hate gay people. after i moved out and went to college, and started to meet gay people and hear. What i resent about it now is being raised religious. Religion is to help you with YOUR life, not to help others with their life. The whole concept of evangelizing is arrogant, and i get it now. I thought i had a duty. i was confident i was saved and felt duty to save others. what convolution, i am sorry
42ER0TH 1 year ago
This was such an amazing story for me, i watched all 3 parts of this video, thanks for uploading this video
XEmWorldX 1 year ago
Wow, this is really sad.... May God have mercy on us all..
AchreousD 1 year ago
This is a really nice story, and he tells it well, but I was pretty pissed off that the end wasn't a punchline of a really long, really funny joke.
GallagherWellerBrown 1 year ago
smart, wise and compassionate is this guy, whoever is he is
TheRealBKZ 1 year ago
I'm atheist and as far as i know, im heterosexual, but i do believe most of the values derived from the bible have pointed the western world to a more humain existence. tho i feel like people that believe without question, like a certain superficial person in the comments, need to start thinking for themselves. With a lot of believers (i say "believers" because i mean all faiths), making up their own damn mind kinda gets lost in the process. I'm proud that i can say i choose my own morality.
Hav0n 1 year ago
@Hav0n
Name one western value we have derived from the bible
Lewis1711 1 year ago
Thank you for your brilliant, lovely words and speaking your personal story. I hope more people get the privilege to hear your story and change their views.
queentrissa 1 year ago
thank you so much for the video, this helps me as the parents of a mother with a teen son who is gay.. thanks... I have always told my son I will love him no matter what, and nothing he ever does could make me love him any more or any less.. I worry about the bigotry he will face.
littledogs1 1 year ago 2
@littledogs1 if his mamma loves him - really loves him, he will do just fine. People get picked on for all sorts of stupid stuff the sons and daughters who thrive have someone who is always their number one fan - not out of duty but because they really believe it. Believe in your son and the rest will take care of its self!
yogabear1962 1 year ago
@littledogs1 As long as he has you and your support, he will be just fine in the end :). I'm glad to hear he has you. He'll need you, but he'll be just fine.
lotrfreak2010 1 year ago
This is an incredible story, and although I am straight, I do relate strongly, but through my atheism. I was one of those quiet/good kids, and constantly doubting myself and any achievements as well. I'm working slowly on coming out of my own closet, and stories like this inspire me so much. Thanks for your story!
mousers42 1 year ago 4
at 6:50 i wept like a little baby. thank you Brian.
hetasuzume 1 year ago
it's so nice to hear stories that are positive in the end. A lot of these stories always have a negative end, and they just kind of warn us off of doing things.
omgBreakingDawn 1 year ago
6:50 holy fucking powerful
Anyway do you think people are born gay?
Loved your talk, u smart
rushianokun 1 year ago
bmcnaught: Wow I see so many similarities with your childhood and mine...I'm only 20, just starting on my journey of life and I've got a long way to go...but thanks for your videos, I needed them. People like you inspire me. :)
Tremari0 1 year ago 19
@Tremari0 :I celebrate the pride and confidence with which you are making your journey. Trust that you are not alone.
bmcnaught 1 year ago 9
So its perfectly fine to just ignore the parts of the bible that dont suit you and just cobble together out of it what you feel is right for you? Then if its arbitrary why quote the bible at all if you are just going to choose randomly whats right and wrong anyways? Personally I choose to ignore all the parts in the bible that aren't about slavery, incest, genocide, infanticide, rape, animal sacrifice, human sacrifice, sexism and racism. Lucky for me it leaves 99% of it intact (^.o)
myjizzureye 1 year ago 3
@myjizzureye : I'm sorry but I don't understand what you're saying. Are you saying that I shouldn't cite the Bible as I might a teaching of the Buddha or the Tao? I actually feel that it is perfectly appropriate for us to take what teachings make sense and leave behind those which don't apply to our lives. The Bible is certainly not all good but it's also no