I have long thought that people don't necessarily easily fit into neat categories. Good for Azariah for being open about both his spirituality and his sexual orientation.
On a semi-related note, I was at a fundraiser tonight and talking with 2 other guys who had been Republicans. Both had switched their party registration recently. (One of them probably permanently, the other I am not sure.) I mentioned about a Democratic Party candidate who is strongly pro-life, and the 1 former Republican was shocked and felt much less enthusiastic. The other guy was perturbed because he was pro-life and anti-death penalty and felt judged by the first guy (or so it seemed to me.) I tried to be neutral and smooth things over. I do support a women's right to choose, but I feel as a gay man that my opinion is effectively moot. (Barring any freak accidents involving a turkey baster, I don't think I have to worry about being responsible for any pregnancies.)
Popular Christian Show Host Comes Out
Azariah Southworth, Nashville host and producer of popular Christian youth show The Remix, has come out as gay, Out & About newspaper reported Wednesday.
"I know this will end my career in Christian television, but I must now live my life openly and honestly with everyone," Southworth said in the article. On his weekly half-hour show, Southworth is seen spending time with a Christian musician or band to see what they like, where they go, and how they live. For the past year and a half, it has been in syndication and reaches a total of approximately 200,000 viewers. Southworth has also been featured in various Christian media.
"We all know there are so many other gay people in the Christian industry; they're all just scared," he said. "I was scared, but now I'm no longer afraid." (The Advocate)
Popular Christian Show Host Comes Out | Entertainment News | Advocate.com
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