I suffered under the hands of ex-gay therapy. I tried so hard when I was younger to be straight that it literally killed me. I am only alive today because of the paramedic that brought me back to life. I now have a wonderful mate in my life, and while I never had a family outside the military, Andy is my family to me. Right now he is dealing with a religious and possibly a anti-gay father, who he has yet to come out to. It is so hard that people like us are so hated simply for the person we love
Oh my, I just realised that Barbara has passed away after leaving my last comment. I don't think I've ever felt grief for someone I dont know but Im so sad. All I guess I can do is be thankful for the opportunity to see this video. How wonderful that people will continue to get support from her even many years later. I wish I could make my parents watch this video and open their hearts and minds just a little bit. Thank you Barbara xxx
I've just stumbled upon this video and it has brought tears to my eyes. It's so refreshing to hear a Christian speak with such honesty and love on the issue of homosexuality. It makes me wish I lived in America and could go to this church. I've had to leave mine. What a truly beautiful woman. Thank you x
omg pastors like the one sje mentioned, did they read the bible ever? "hate the sin love the sinner"?? even if u believe that homosexuality is a sin the bible tells u not to judge but pray for that person. but hatred always gets more people as long as theyre told that all the bad in the world is the fault of minorities
I want to be honest with the people I am discussing this with. Was Barbara gay affirming .. Gay supportive .... or did she simply see loving her gay son as a means of getting him "delivered" or turned into an ex gay? I dont work with pretense or dishonesty so I really want to know the truth. I have told people just tonight that Barbara was not gay affirming, but that she saw "loving" them as a means of "bringing them in from the fields of sin".
Irrespective of gender and sexual preference we are all of one species.
Never let a book decide for you what is right and wrong for within that book lies the thoughts of someone who wants you to think like them and thats totally immoral.
Instinctively we as humans know right from wrong,if we did`nt ,as a species we would`nt be here.
Please enjoy your lives cos I know of know one on the suppose other side.
Thank you very much for your book, I only read one but I just read it when there are a lot of horrible things happening in my life and I felt so much better when I read this book. How wonderful words, it is so amazing how the Lord used her and still is by bringing words of hope and positive senses to our lives. THANKS BARBARA! I am sure you are having a great time in heaven!!! :D
I was a mother who wanted to resign. I know exactly what Barbara was talking about.... I googled her name today trying to write her a Thank You note, but realized that she died in 2007 of cancer. Since she is with the Lord, I think she knows and God knows I truly appreciated what she did to help "us" take courage and love our homosexual kids "even more". - The reason she said "even more" was because she knew her son David had a lot of hurt and much more healing was needed.
Twenty years ago my aunt sent my mother one of Barbara's tapes so thought I'd take a listen. Wonderful humor until she mentioned that her son was in a state rebellion (because of his homosexuality), knew that was absurd so stomped on the cassette tape, was so hurt.
Seems hypocritical that she talks about not being judgmental and yet feels she has insight into the mind of the homosexual. I never moved into homosexuality because I wanted to be defiant but because I wanted to fall in love. I mean, who really should deny me the thrill of a first kiss or holding hands with he one you love. Don't even begin to think you understand unless you can walk in my shoes. I felt like I had been kicked in the face by Barbara Johnson.
Shame on you darcymayberry! "pass ballot initiatives that legally prohibit them from marrying" - what a silly and uneducated comment to make! GOD created gay people and the issue of homosexuality has been bigotedly cherrypicked from the bible as a form of intolerance. Statistics show that the main carrier of the HIV virus in the world to be young heterosexual women! What a stupid woman!
I wish this woman would talk to my parents. Its really hard fo them to think that gays belong in the eyes of god and i think it got to the point where i dont talk about it and i have to lie to them because i cant stand the fights and the crying anymore.
What a truly inspiration woman! ^_^ Thank you so much for sharing.
She is so right. Who are we to judge? Only GOD can judge. It is merely our job to love homosexuals in spite of their sins and to work tirelessly to pass ballot initiatives that legally prohibit them from marrying, which would consequently encourage them to be more monogamous (something we certainly do NOT want). But we should NEVER judge the homosexual for being a sinner! That's just wrong!
Thank you for your kind comment elimyu! It's sad alot of people still fear their families reaction to their sexuality. My mother would have loved to meet you, as with others she met with who suffered what you mentioned. God bless and look forward to hearing more from you and your work
I love this woman.... I hope my mother does just as she does when she finds out I am homosexual - because I think I will never tell her, nor will I tell any other people in my family. Great work she does, I wish I could go a church like that one. I cannot understand why some people don't undestand that this actually is not something we choose. Homosexuals do not choose to be that way. Just imaging all the suffering and pain homosexuals go through in their lives.
i have never heard her but know of her from my mom and her womens group. i think this is beautiful and everyy christian needs to hear it. the only problem i have with this is they still want to change homosexuals from what they are and thats something i dont agree with. under the surface is still i love you unconditionally but someday i want you to stop being gay. we cant just turn it off like a switch.
Thank you for that! It's comforting for us to know that even in my mother's death, she still can influence other parents to love their children! God Bless
Well, She is telling the true. Especially when it could to hypocritical people in the church who want to put down yours for their sins, when everyone are sinners (including them).
While I am an atheist, I so appreciate that theists should work so hard to love those around them. It takes strength to do so, especially when traditional religions often pressure people to reject others who do not follow the dogma.
i cried while watching the video. i don't know who you are but thank you very much! Once again, i feel that God really loves me and the people like me because there are people like you. Thank you!
I suffered under the hands of ex-gay therapy. I tried so hard when I was younger to be straight that it literally killed me. I am only alive today because of the paramedic that brought me back to life. I now have a wonderful mate in my life, and while I never had a family outside the military, Andy is my family to me. Right now he is dealing with a religious and possibly a anti-gay father, who he has yet to come out to. It is so hard that people like us are so hated simply for the person we love
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Oh my, I just realised that Barbara has passed away after leaving my last comment. I don't think I've ever felt grief for someone I dont know but Im so sad. All I guess I can do is be thankful for the opportunity to see this video. How wonderful that people will continue to get support from her even many years later. I wish I could make my parents watch this video and open their hearts and minds just a little bit. Thank you Barbara xxx
ajs777 4 months ago
I've just stumbled upon this video and it has brought tears to my eyes. It's so refreshing to hear a Christian speak with such honesty and love on the issue of homosexuality. It makes me wish I lived in America and could go to this church. I've had to leave mine. What a truly beautiful woman. Thank you x
ajs777 4 months ago
omg pastors like the one sje mentioned, did they read the bible ever? "hate the sin love the sinner"?? even if u believe that homosexuality is a sin the bible tells u not to judge but pray for that person. but hatred always gets more people as long as theyre told that all the bad in the world is the fault of minorities
brotmann86 6 months ago
I'm Agnotstic, never accepted any religion, but if there were more people like this woman I might have considered it.
vitamincity 7 months ago 3
I want to be honest with the people I am discussing this with. Was Barbara gay affirming .. Gay supportive .... or did she simply see loving her gay son as a means of getting him "delivered" or turned into an ex gay? I dont work with pretense or dishonesty so I really want to know the truth. I have told people just tonight that Barbara was not gay affirming, but that she saw "loving" them as a means of "bringing them in from the fields of sin".
LifterwiII 7 months ago
Even thou I am an Atheist,
This chick is an awesome role model
Teaching caring, tolerance and Love
What "GOD" is meant to be teaching!
More people need to be like this!
demanufactored 7 months ago 2
Forget the religious aspect.
Just rejoice life as its meant.
Irrespective of gender and sexual preference we are all of one species.
Never let a book decide for you what is right and wrong for within that book lies the thoughts of someone who wants you to think like them and thats totally immoral.
Instinctively we as humans know right from wrong,if we did`nt ,as a species we would`nt be here.
Please enjoy your lives cos I know of know one on the suppose other side.
Have a great life.
naybobdenod 10 months ago
What a fanstastic lady. She gives me hope and inspiration. x
JustB3NJI 10 months ago
this woman GOT it, eventually she understood that she was the one who had to change, bend, and repair. that's GOOD! that's personal growth.
standinstann 11 months ago
I think the world needs more people like this
YourGettingFat 1 year ago 2
I love her!
icarrus4u 1 year ago
This is beautiful!
vidhead85 1 year ago
Thank you very much for your book, I only read one but I just read it when there are a lot of horrible things happening in my life and I felt so much better when I read this book. How wonderful words, it is so amazing how the Lord used her and still is by bringing words of hope and positive senses to our lives. THANKS BARBARA! I am sure you are having a great time in heaven!!! :D
TheBettyboop1977 1 year ago
This video made me cry. You are a wonderful woman, Barbara Johnson. For your sake, I hope heaven exists.
Islander255 1 year ago 2
Thank you, I am so glad to have seen this as a son of a Christian family that hasn't been able to open their hearts!
integralgnosis 1 year ago 2
I was a mother who wanted to resign. I know exactly what Barbara was talking about.... I googled her name today trying to write her a Thank You note, but realized that she died in 2007 of cancer. Since she is with the Lord, I think she knows and God knows I truly appreciated what she did to help "us" take courage and love our homosexual kids "even more". - The reason she said "even more" was because she knew her son David had a lot of hurt and much more healing was needed.
thumperbequiet 2 years ago 2
Twenty years ago my aunt sent my mother one of Barbara's tapes so thought I'd take a listen. Wonderful humor until she mentioned that her son was in a state rebellion (because of his homosexuality), knew that was absurd so stomped on the cassette tape, was so hurt.
easyfortruth 2 years ago
Seems hypocritical that she talks about not being judgmental and yet feels she has insight into the mind of the homosexual. I never moved into homosexuality because I wanted to be defiant but because I wanted to fall in love. I mean, who really should deny me the thrill of a first kiss or holding hands with he one you love. Don't even begin to think you understand unless you can walk in my shoes. I felt like I had been kicked in the face by Barbara Johnson.
easyfortruth 2 years ago
"I would love that child even more" how inspiring,we indeed need love from our family because we cant have the luxury of marry to a woman.
erman721 2 years ago
Buddha love all beings!!
ITSSEXYBEAST 2 years ago
Shame on you darcymayberry! "pass ballot initiatives that legally prohibit them from marrying" - what a silly and uneducated comment to make! GOD created gay people and the issue of homosexuality has been bigotedly cherrypicked from the bible as a form of intolerance. Statistics show that the main carrier of the HIV virus in the world to be young heterosexual women! What a stupid woman!
mruththu69 2 years ago
I wish this woman would talk to my parents. Its really hard fo them to think that gays belong in the eyes of god and i think it got to the point where i dont talk about it and i have to lie to them because i cant stand the fights and the crying anymore.
musicislife159 2 years ago
What a truly inspiration woman! ^_^ Thank you so much for sharing.
She is so right. Who are we to judge? Only GOD can judge. It is merely our job to love homosexuals in spite of their sins and to work tirelessly to pass ballot initiatives that legally prohibit them from marrying, which would consequently encourage them to be more monogamous (something we certainly do NOT want). But we should NEVER judge the homosexual for being a sinner! That's just wrong!
darcymayberry 2 years ago
"I even thought bi-sexuality meant sex twice a month!" haha...
ThePreacherboy92 2 years ago
Thank you for your kind comment elimyu! It's sad alot of people still fear their families reaction to their sexuality. My mother would have loved to meet you, as with others she met with who suffered what you mentioned. God bless and look forward to hearing more from you and your work
jesterdb 2 years ago
I love this woman.... I hope my mother does just as she does when she finds out I am homosexual - because I think I will never tell her, nor will I tell any other people in my family. Great work she does, I wish I could go a church like that one. I cannot understand why some people don't undestand that this actually is not something we choose. Homosexuals do not choose to be that way. Just imaging all the suffering and pain homosexuals go through in their lives.
Great woman she is!
elimyu 2 years ago 5
i have never heard her but know of her from my mom and her womens group. i think this is beautiful and everyy christian needs to hear it. the only problem i have with this is they still want to change homosexuals from what they are and thats something i dont agree with. under the surface is still i love you unconditionally but someday i want you to stop being gay. we cant just turn it off like a switch.
plankboi 2 years ago 2
Thank you for this video. I am going through this very thing right now with my son. I will love him unconditionally.
piperspal 2 years ago 15
Thank you for that! It's comforting for us to know that even in my mother's death, she still can influence other parents to love their children! God Bless
David
jesterdb 2 years ago 6
She's so sweet!!
nbarbee36 3 years ago
"I even thought bisexuality meant sex twice a month" HAHA!!! I love her, she's so amazing. I wish she was still here, she passed didn't she?
mayohedgehog 3 years ago 2
Well, She is telling the true. Especially when it could to hypocritical people in the church who want to put down yours for their sins, when everyone are sinners (including them).
uraine7626 3 years ago
me too she rocks omg she rocks
clarencefields2007 3 years ago 2
This a lovely funny lady.
manque15 3 years ago 3
this is amazing.
maxime7 3 years ago 5
omg i love you lady
badlilmonkeh 3 years ago 8
While I am an atheist, I so appreciate that theists should work so hard to love those around them. It takes strength to do so, especially when traditional religions often pressure people to reject others who do not follow the dogma.
odious2006 3 years ago 28
i cried while watching the video. i don't know who you are but thank you very much! Once again, i feel that God really loves me and the people like me because there are people like you. Thank you!
enzio23 3 years ago 11
this woman is/was a true inspiration. I love her! Thanks for the video!
sfb001 3 years ago 19