tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835418469077874220.post3272351255223508625..comments2023-10-16T09:06:33.994-04:00Comments on Son of a Bishop on Sexuality...: Anniversary of the Bishop Long Scandal approaching; I was interviewed by BET as a gay member...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401541588931573016noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835418469077874220.post-52461114567423701942011-09-01T12:14:50.236-04:002011-09-01T12:14:50.236-04:00Hello D.C.,
I must first tell you that your com...Hello D.C.,<br /> <br />I must first tell you that your comment has touched my heart in such a very special way; I am humbled that you took the time to pour out your soul in such a truthful and intelligent manner. Thank you for the compliments; I am still a work in progress; you would have never ever seen me in this light 5+ years ago (I'm talking seriously paranoid) <br />With our very similar backgrounds/parallels in religion. I completly understand where you were and where you are in your walk right now... I have been there and I have many friends who has the same experiences. <br /> <br />Living a truly authentic life is truly the key to life and happiness. We are sometimes so fearful of what the people/family/friends etc. may say or think of our truth if we were to display our real nakedness (not literally :) <br />Real love is not fearful and it does not torment you; so basically those who really love you for who you really are will love and respect you regardless and those who love only the facade that you or I may portray; we really don't have room for them in our lives at this point in life, they need to move-on.<br /> <br />I have so much respect for Rev. Carlton Pearson because of what he demonstrates; in what I just mentioned in the above paragraph.<br /> <br /> It's amazing to me how the saints are more comfortable with those who fake deliverance for the sake of traditional religion and then it is those same saints who are really just waiting for the real truth to come out even if it takes years and years... LOL <br /> <br />D.C., I sincerely pray for your inner peace (you're pretty much there from your own assessment) and that intimate relationship that you desire because I am a firm believer that God will indeed give you your heart's desire; it will happen as long as you don't settle for some untoward character or situation that is not worthy. I sincerely thank you for writing and sharing with me.<br /> <br />SamuelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00401541588931573016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835418469077874220.post-75377950442199074222011-09-01T09:39:36.014-04:002011-09-01T09:39:36.014-04:00LOL....good morning...
Yes, its past 6 a.m.....a...LOL....good morning...<br /> <br />Yes, its past 6 a.m.....and I haven't been to sleep all night (long story)....and was just on your blog page. First of all, I have to say thank God for a friend of mine who sent your link to me. I just wanted to also thank you for having the courage to be so fearless and revealing. Sooooooo many of us are having the same struggles. And the struggles come in so many different varieties. I found your blog to be refreshing and confirming. I am going through my own spiritual renewal at the moment and perhaps will share with you at another time. However, in short, I am a Black gay man, about to turn 50 next year (unbelievable) who has known his sexuality all his life....grew up in Evangelicism...father an Elder of the church....etc., etc. I am constantly having to fight depressive episodes due to not living a truely authentic life, especially in respect to true intimacy and actually believing that I will ever have a meaningful and fruitful relationship (never even been in love....and almost 50.....pathetic!!! LOL) But I have withdrawn from the church world for some time now, trying to figure out just what I have been doing all this for and why? I feel that God has been bringing certain things across my path, such as Rev. Carlton Pearson's book..and now your blog. Things that are helping me find a clearer road, without all the superfluous church chatter!<br /> <br />Although I do not blog, I have many continuous conversations/discussions going with a handful of close friends who are struggling...that could really be turned into one! I will certainly be forwarding your link to several more people in order to stimulate our dialogue further. I really look forward to your continued submissions.<br /> <br />God Bless,<br />D.C.D.C.noreply@blogger.com