Gay teen describes traumatizing experiences at gay conversation camps | ABC News

[@lucyn9027]

my cousin got sent to conversion therapy. she came out even more lesbian, an atheist and never talked to her parents again

[@patmooney1407]

lucy n ... conversation or conversion therapy?

[@lucyn9027]

Pat Mooney omg typo lmao thx for pointing that out

[@laylaa8234]

lucy n I’m so so sorry that happened to your cousin. Parents are suppose to be there for your children, not shun them away because of their sexuality. If I had a kid and they came out gay, lesbian, or whatever they are, I would tell them that I support their decision for coming out, that I would be there every step of the way, and tell them how much I love them. No one deserves that kind of treatment, especially if it is from your parents.

[@weedthepuppy1]

@@laylaa8234 I wish all parents were like you

[@laylaa8234]

nunya beeswax Thank you, and I’m glad you understanding.

[@ImAlrightITHINK]

Hmm creepy old man trying to turn young girls straight. Doesn't sound like it's gonna end in some terrible tragedy.

[@inductedEmu]

yeah ok sure it

[@DarlaReborn]

That’s exactly what I thought! Very disturbing!!

[@josepenasanchez1491]

I have a hunch that he tried to have intercourse with some of them.

[@inductedEmu]

José Pena Sañchez that him

[@weeb9086]

Ngl your right

[@WriterBug192]

There's nothing creepier than an adult straight man saying he can help teen lesbians. Sounds predatory to me tbh

[@samuraijackoff5354]

There are cases where workers would touch kids both male and female.

[@anastasiatelia]

exactly

[@gnarls4480]

@{Yasenia} you scared me in the first half ngl

[@xaviercockerton6989]

Sounds a bit catholic priest like

[@xaviercockerton6989]

5445121 ORGANISED RELIGION

[@cadencepaullus3590]

"Brother Garry" looks like he hides little kids in his basement

[@mizzury54]

The trouble is those that do hide little kids in their basement never look like someone who would because there is no look . Over and over again people are shocked at who it is when these things are revealed.

[@Jojodancer20100]

he’s an asshat

[@rosybuds620]

Isn't he already doing that

[@singbin]

Lmao true.

[@tahoebrocksmith723]

@@rosybuds620pretty much

[@ajaarmstrong4423]

"We love you unconditionally, but on one condition. You have to be straight" the contradiction with those type of parents

[@love23music1]

I hate those type of people

[@KcMove2Smoove]

I mean i can understand, they raised you for how many years, spent a lot much money on you and if they raised you to be straight and not gay but then you go and become gay anyway, i can see why they are mad i mean if they knew you would've went gay/lesbian they woulda never raised you in the first place, or just raised you a different type of way.

[@ajaarmstrong4423]

ForKing truth is, sexuality is independent of choice. Having a child is like playing a game of lucky dip, you know it’s gonna be human and will need to be fed, clothes and sheltered. However, it’s an entirely different person. You learn that they have their own personality traits, likes/dislikes, interests in certain things and even their looks and physiology is mainly independent of what a parent may expect. Projecting an image or idea unto a child doesn’t work, they’ll be their own person regardless. The difference is whether they hide it from you or not. Regardless of what methods people use they won’t train the gay out of a child, they’ll only effect the way in which it’s expressed. Their kid would just be gay on the down low. There’s evidence of that abundantly. Down low/repressed lgbt people usually always have conservative/religious/homophobic background. That’s why some of them get married or in relationships for the image and do their thing in secret

[@pru666]

@ForKing. Never.....ever.....have children. You are full of hate and you would damage any young person you’re in contact with. Disgusting to know I’m a part of the same species as ‘folks’ like you. Repugnant.

[@KcMove2Smoove]

@@pru666 Yeah, Yeah. I just really cannot take you seriously with that name tho.

[@jonathanquinones8784]

"conversation therapy is more effective against teens because they are not set in there ways." No it's because they're minors and are more easily manipulated.

[@muzan_sama2907]

I bet They think That "they aren't acting gay/Lesbian but i don't believe they aren't yet so i think they are Bisexual" So they hurt you more Wtf is wrong with people somtimes

[@omqitzlashawn4829]

That's not even how u spell it lol its conversion

[@biefhaus]

OmqItz LaShawn the title is wrong too😂🙃

[@ebonyjohnson1580]

Exactly what I was thinking. This is a damn shame and makes me so angry.

[@tobascochilisauce2009]

Period.

[@kenyasmith2652]

Update: Gary Wiggins, founder of the now-defunct Blessed Hope Boys Academy, and his wife Meghann were charged last year for human trafficking after 8 boys ages 10-17 were removed from the homeless shelter that the couple operated in Missouri and Texas called Joshua Home.

[@LazyPirate8]

Karma is a bitch and God is her pimp

[@Favgemini111]

Wow

[@_Https.maddie]

Wow that’s crazy people who are homophobic come out as human traffickers

[@MrDevinPeacock]

😮😮😮😮

[@Emilythematerialgurl]

They call us gays worst thing ever yet they do that same breathe hahaha ok yeah let's see who god pick over

[@grandpearleventsmorellc260]

My dad called me poison because I am transgender. My mom now coming around to calling me she and her. My dad tried to do so many things to hurt me. But my grandmother told my family to love me for me. Rest In Peace grandma

[@M1LK1E]

[@hachijuhachip]

[@The_menacing_parade]

[@ralymsmorel7069]

Your grandmother was a real may she find everlasting peace

[@b.d6642]

I honestly don't get transophobics, homophobes (while terrible people) have excuses (even when they're bad excuses), but what should anybody care what gender you identify as?! That's your business, you are still the same person you were before, your dad has some thinking to do

[@mste3509]

`We love her unconditionally` as long as she isn't a lesbian. That's not unconditional love.

[@biatchaxo3411]

Mste PERIODT

[@cl4rieo]

Leonard Don Simone Why?

[@samuraijackoff5354]

@@leonardilic9906 Lets send him to other gay people, gonna make him straight alright.

[@leonardilic9906]

@@samuraijackoff5354 Alright

[@domiibabyy]

Leonard Don Simone I can tell you’re old💀😂 get your old ass out of here boomer

[@hanjaeyoon906]

"I meet with girls across the country that are struggling in same sex relationships and I think I've just gained understanding about how to approach them" a porn director said that once.

[@jovannacota2012]

HanJae Yoon 😎😂

[@prussr1885]

nice

[@machigiceb7788]

definitely more than once, too many of them in pornhub

[@karenvela301]

HanJae Yoon i definitely think he’s some sort of predator 🤢

[@starlight2815]

RIGHT! He sounded like he molests them hoping to "turn them straight", disgusting....

[@outsideoftheboxviv232]

“How to approach them” there gay not a demagorgen

[@staceyj3667]

Right 😜

[@cresmymeow8748]

Omg I love st

[@Foxy-lz1et]

Lol

[@bdwarrior_1]

That man is a bigger monster than any demigorgan I know

[@zootedgoose9138]

STRANGER things

[@gracedicken8708]

I got a shirt that says The world has bigger problems then boys kissing boys and girls kissing girls

[@plshelpme4475]

fr there are people dying of hunger but they'd rather use that money for conversion camps smh

[@lizlee8715]

I need that shirt in my life

[@gracedicken8708]

@Riley Harper I got it from Shein us.shein.com/Slogan-Graphic-Crop-Cami-Top-p-1133795-cat-1779.html

[@kathrynhoward4196]

Thing is, boys kissing boys and girls kissing girls isn't a problem in the first place.

[@mollycooley6663]

@@gracedicken8708 the irony in that is that one of the worlds 'bigger'' problems is global warming then you bought a shirt from shein which is fast fashion. Im not bashing you or anything of the sort i understand fast fashion is cheaper and not everyone can afford to shop ethically I just found that ironic. I would also like to comment that that shirt implies that wlw or mlm is a problem just a "smaller" one. I know thats most likely not your intending meaning of the shirt but the way that is phrased makes me interpret it that way.

[@qowxmx]

"we respect our daughters decisions" you literally put her in prison

[@omqitzlashawn4829]

They didn't agree with her decisions on being a les

[@oats8854]

@@omqitzlashawn4829 That's not a decision. You're born with your sexuality.

[@oats8854]

@@halicusnguyen8864 There was actually a massive study trying to find the 'gay gene' in 2019 that found, "Nearly half a million genomes reveal five DNA markers associated with sexual behaviour - but none with the power to predict the sexuality of an individual." "The scientists found that genetics could explain 8-25% of the variation in sexual behaviour." "This suggests that there are a lot of genes that influence sexual behaviour, many of which researchers haven’t found yet, says Ganna." Here's the study if you wanna read it, www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-02585-6#ref-CR1 But, yeah, in short the study basically said there is no gay gene, and your sexuality isn't a choice. On another note, if being gay were a choice, wouldn't that technically make everyone pansexual? 🤔

[@Freeyb48]

😂

[@nothere.7588]

@@oats8854 Not really, its been shown that your environment effects your sexuality more than genetic disposition.

[@emme_elli1454]

She wasn't struggling with her sexuality - her family was.

[@joeschmoe3202]

Big time.

[@prussr1885]

yep

[@MagicPortals]

Preach.

[@bobbiestrella8160]

Thank you! I'm glad someone said it!

[@SuperSnooki14]

True. Her family wanted grandchildren im sure,

[@KalInkubus]

Why is homophobic even a thing like why do you care what goes on in the bedroom??? Sounds kinda sus ngl Edit:Wow...there's some trans/homophobe comments here. Not good people not good at all. Also when I mean sus I meant suspicious. Most of the comments are good and the people who wrote good comments are very opened eyed and not some prejudice asshat.

[@foslerfer]

HAHA FACTS

[@faustdefender337]

My grandma said the same thing to me when i came out to her

[@dajataylor777]

Fr lmao like I don’t understand why who people are having sex with and loving concerns anyone that isn’t involved 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

[@malia7617]

As long as it is consensual.

[@KalInkubus]

@@malia7617 right of course. Consent is the only main concerns in the bedroom. How did I miss that?? Thank you for bringing that up.

[@miriamjoe6574]

To anyone who sees this, this is not Christianity, this is corrupt people using the Lord’s name in vain to harm others. The Christian belief is that everyone, absolutely EVERYONE, deserves love.

[@MrHel-hf3nk]

I like people who do this: I've seen some messed up stuff in my life. We need more Christians like you. As well, please you Lord that I befriended a devil named The Butler: He's cool, he likes tasty wine. (I LOVE D&D!)

[@claire.823]

yesss we need more Christians like you :))

[@pandorasboxofcatvideos5892]

@@MrHel-hf3nk i wish I had people to play D&D with. Also, that comment reminds me of the fact to a satanist church said they would support LGBTQ rights with their lives. Funny. No matter what we believe, we are all human.

[@pandorasboxofcatvideos5892]

Thank you. I get constant hate from Christians online because I'm trans. But people like remind me that every group has good and bad.

[@krisb-travel]

unless youre gay, then the bible is quite clear about that.

[@betternow1906]

1:04 A farm with a ton of lesbians, horseback riding and hiking? Are they trying to make her more gay?!?!

[@eersatzz]

lmaooo ikr

[@joseetrahan1381]

Too funny

[@justinay.7264]

🤠

[@fyodordostoevsky3951]

Right 😂😂

[@Petraclark]

Good one 🤭

[@lightupheelies9716]

“the bible says homosexuality is a sin” it also calls mixing fabrics a sin and eating shrimp a sin, but i don’t see you protesting about that any time soon.

[@MJ-tn2zu]

Lightupheelies oop 🤭

[@puppysareawesome2068]

*suprised Pikachu face

[@crawlsintoyourbrain]

I’m eating shrimp right now-

[@K41tlyn4]

and cutting hair but ya know lol

[@emileemangual2102]

It’s cafeteria religion. They only pick what they want to hear and read and believe

[@pizzashits]

“We love her unconditionally” *sends her to pray the gay away ranch* Ok, Helen, seems pretty conditional to me

[@Kitschune24]

If they really loved her so unconditionally maybe they should have looked into things before sending her to a conversion camp

[@Xforeverlove21]

OMG Helen should become the "Karen" term for those female bible nuts

[@alliew5298]

@@Xforeverlove21 *HELLen

[@laurenjames6630]

😂🤣😂. No words, just. 😅😂🤣

[@As5Hat]

Helen? you mean Karen

[@_deademuse_4776]

“These aren’t religious people, they’re people who use religion as a weapon.” Couldn’t have said it better myself. I know lgbtq+ people who go to church too and I know some of the nicest welcoming Christian parents and family’s.

[@s-truth]

Sorry Dead end being nice won't get you into heaven. The qualification is to be born again.

[@dan69052]

the truth If you are gay or know someone who is, this is important information! Sexual orientation is determined in the womb during fetus development. Various hormones are introduced at specific times to accomplish this .The fetus plays no part in this process. A person is, therefore, born with a predetermined attraction. It is, therefore, not a choice & consequently not a sin & not immoral. It is a natural expression of mammals & found commonplace in nature. Intelligent research in this area clearly explains this process. If you are truly interested in truth, based on knowledge, the book Gay, Straight & the Reason Why by Dr. Simon Levay shows this with numerous research articles. If you want to understand the truth & have respect for yourself & others this book will help. It also has, unlike the bible written over 2000 years by men that had no understanding of science, an extensive bibliography. I strongly recommend the book. Don’t let the religious pull you down to their level of ignorance. Peace

[@_deademuse_4776]

@@s-truth You think you’re going to heaven? You don’t need to be nice to go to heaven. You iust need to not do many things that are too wrong.

[@s-truth]

@@_deademuse_4776 Wrong on every count. The Bible says that NO ONE comes to the Father except through Jesus Christ. It says that Jesus died on the cross to save us. it says we have all sinned and come short of God's standard. It says not one of us is righteous. It says the heart is deceitful and desperately wicked. it says that salvation is from the Lord. It says that as many as receive him, to them he gives the right to become sons of God. In other words all your good works in the world won't do you a scrap of good. You cannot earn your salvation.

[@_deademuse_4776]

@@s-truth You keep going a bit off topic..Saying all this other stuff when that’s not what I’m talking about.

[@francisvillaroel7264]

"We love her unconditionally" on the condition that shes not gay. You ought to learn what unconditional love means.

[@marianabretado3103]

Do you love your family unconditionally?

[@jamieroach9676]

Francis Villaroel I’m trans and my Christian parents say that a lot to me too, “we love you unconditionally” yet they constantly virtue signal about how I’m not trans and I’m going through a phase and making a mistake, they’ve even thrown out my binder when I ordered it online (it was $40 and they’re not paying me back) and told my schools staff members that if they call me he/him, they’d sue (even though that’s not possible and it’s the LAW that schools have to respect students gender identities.) it just feels kinda weird and lonely, yknow? I feel like my family should be the ones supporting me most, yet they’re trying to change me and drag me down. I feel like if i really was going through a phase it would’ve shown by now. I’ve been trans for two years

[@emilygunning1972]

stormy springs im so sorry to hear all that and i know there are so many christians that great lgbt people horrible but i just wanted to tell you im a Christian and i love lgbt people just like i love everyone else. almost all of my friends are lgbt and i love them all dearly, it makes me so upset to see you treated like freaks :(

[@sloavonentertainment2801]

@@marianabretado3103 No. Your parents need to love you unconditionally. It's not the other way around.

[@jamieroach9676]

Babi Gutz really appreciate that, thank you.

[@inkwrll9722]

Don't use religion to get away with torturing a kid.

[@tinycnyc]

No they use religion so that they can blame God.. "It's God telling me to rape you.."... I wonder what's the force controlling them I think it's unhappiness in Life or some b*******.

[@munezee.]

If my child was gay I would talk to them

[@shlaak]

sad

[@itsyoboiivan3255]

"gOd ToLd Me So"

[@tash9384]

I wouldn't even try to change nothing I'd support that child so much because that's what parents do

[@shuakeyuri_]

Parents who sent their children to these "camps" don't deserve having children.

[@Pestodispenser]

Or to live

[@csf4534]

Or rights

[@kobebailey1705]

DEMONetized Demon ur weird

[@Pestodispenser]

@@kobebailey1705 huh?

[@kobebailey1705]

DEMONetized Demon u just wished death on someone, and I looked at ur profile and idk it’s pretty weird

[@jazzbarker9514]

Conversion therapy is being banned in New Zealand. Jacinda is currently working to enact policy! 🙌

[@FeelTheLack]

She's such a good egg.

[@Flawedra]

"Lgbtq is pogchamp" -tommyinnit

[@s-truth]

Wrong. She is banning homosexuals who want help from getting it.

[@FeelTheLack]

@@s-truth Conversion therapy is the opposite of HELP

[@s-truth]

@@FeelTheLack I have never said it isn't.

[@grandfisher5208]

Is nobody going to acknowledge that the title says 'gay conversation' camp?

[@Jamietheroadrunner]

What is a gay conversation camp? Instead of hiking and swimming, do they have kikis and sit around discussing Lady Gaga and Drag Race?

[@n.b.2729]

omg @ jamie1200 best comment everrrrr. bury me now lol

[@robertmiles1603]

i was looking for this comment

[@jasmineelise424]

okay. i was looking for this!

[@kalash8622]

@@Jamietheroadrunner honestly....that sounds hella fun

[@alisamapperson8807]

My son is gay, and I could not love him more and am so proud of my son. Parents stand up for your children shame on you if you don't

[@hpayne0]

You’re the best parent one could be.

[@emmyw7836]

🥺🥺😭

[@alisamapperson8807]

Thank you, as a mum nothing comes between my children and I, so to think of all the kids and adults that have been treated so badly because their gay just breaks my heart.

[@alisamapperson8807]

@ I am happy to be someone else's parent, I have quite a few that call me mum and have a safe place with my family

[@cassidy8067]

thank you i know your son is extremely grateful for you i wish my parents were more like you

[@brandonxmoody]

“Struggling with their sexuality” 🙄🙄🙄 No, they aren’t struggling, YOU are struggling with accepting it.

[@skylathomasmithchell2804]

Because people don’t have to except it if they don’t want to stop forcing people to

[@brandonxmoody]

Skyla ThomasMithchell You clearly need to go back to school. Your grammar and spelling are atrocious. Also, rewatch the video. This isn’t just a matter of people being “forced to accept it”. These religious fanatics are trying to FORCE their beliefs on these kids through gay conversion therapy. Who is doing the forcing here, bud? Christians are NOT the victims but usually the ones victimizing others with their antiquated beliefs and then crying about how they are oppressed. Get a grip.

[@cujoe3192]

Ideological subversion

[@Pryt_xoxo]

Skyla ThomasMithchell well maybe homophobic people should stop forcing their children to go to conversion camps just because they’re child isn’t straight. also its should be basic human decency to except someone no matter what their sexuality.

[@psychotropictraveler514]

@@cujoe3192 omfg, trying to read your comment almost gave me a fucking aneurism. Do you even English bruh??

[@marnie6967]

“We do not agree with some of our daughters *decisions*” you know being gay isn’t a choice????

[@rionox5005]

How is it not a choice? I thought it was a choice

[@tylermills4812]

@@rionox5005 Explain how it's a "choice"?

[@rionox5005]

@@tylermills4812 you can be born with the thought of that? I don't know please educate me

[@marnie6967]

@@rionox5005 ok this is a common misconception and it’s definitely the root of a lot of homophobia. Usually I’d get annoyed at someone for saying something like this but you’ve been respectful about it and clearly you are actually interested. Being a member of the lgbtq+ community is not a choice. It is something you are genetically born with. Whether you are straight or gay or bisexual or transgender that is something you cannot change. This is why conversion therapy doesn’t work and is harmful. This is why forcing gay men into straight marriages doesn’t work and is harmful. This is not something we decide and therefore not something we can change or “fix”. I hope this helps you be more understanding and you can go on to educate others :)

[@s-truth]

You obviously don't know marnie that being happy is a choice.

[@am3thxst]

they aren't struggling with same sex relationships, they're struggling with their parents hate and oppression.

[@cresmymeow8748]

YES SAY IT LOUDER AHAHA

[@latrisiabrewer1598]

Yes spread this positivity to the world

[@am3thxst]

it's not their choice that their parents don't accept them.

[@drisspinker]

@Addisyn Krell sexuality isn't a choice.

[@apollo1694]

not condoning them but i understand being unhappy that your child is homosexual as it could mean your bloodline being cut off

[@LifeWithTheLion]

People using God's name to "justify" the "reason" to inflict harm on others is just another way of using his name in vain

[@sarojadreyer8630]

And thats on period

[@sassylittleprophet]

Exactly

[@Bluwoo-ct6wz]

@@sarojadreyer8630 PERIODT

[@glocktaviousbrown5420]

Especially since they say God is the reason for all things if he didn’t want them to be gay or if they will be punished leave that up to him .. He tells us to love one another and leave all other things to him.

[@aureelija]

youre right

[@PhoenixRayne88]

So a grown man is in charge of a camp for young women "confused" about their sexuality... That's not suspicious at all...

[@treysieler402]

Right that’s why I was thinking, I bet he was just some nasty old man trying to use a stupid reason to get off of girls

[@callies8907]

The way he said he "understands them" made my skin crawl. Bad vibes.

[@lochylnx]

Supreme Cat we meet again!

[@ShanteRoxxane]

Callie S omg me too. It was so sickening to hear that. Just very creepy vibes. And I'm usually not easily disturbed by what people say.

[@tentailz]

Phoenix Rayne some of you have sick thinking ways and believe the world is all evil !

[@msxmurda2385]

Whenever someone starts a sentence with “As a Christian...” always be skeptical.

[@dragmire0001]

Is that a scene girl?

[@avacadotoast5571]

As a Christian I agree with your statement

[@8thhousealchemist600]

Right...you know its going to be some dark stuff being condoned by Christians.

[@s-truth]

And when someone says I am homosexual so that proves you are born that way, treat as the lie that it is.

[@AM-gt1yt]

@@s-truth 6th homophobic comment... someone has internalized homophobia!! Listen kid, its okay to come out. You don’t have to keep overcompensating like this and leaving multiple hate comments on a video about being gay. I hope one day your self hatred fades 💕

[@girlactic1743]

When he says 80% success rate, he means that 80% either hide and lie about their sexuality or just pretend the therapy is working... because sexuality is not something you can just change like that

[@sharronhankins7722]

Word!😤😤

[@csf4534]

Exactly

[@facetclass8175]

Yeah its not like you can see it or test for it, How does he know its a success lol

[@sourpuss5951]

@@facetclass8175 And I bet they cover up any stories about runaway children and those who "unconverted" afterwards to save face.

[@tiffanyingram3444]

Agreed

[@katekong5720]

Imagine hating someone’s sexuality so much that you start a business off of it.

[@katekong5720]

Durr Burger Boy more like they prob wanna watch them shower

[@apersonwholikescats1979]

Kate Kong LMAOOOOOO Gj girl

[@pashedmota8oes756]

@@2x4-w6g there is no proof that hell exists. So, in what way was your sentence credible?

[@jdsforza9313]

@@2x4-w6g hell isn't real

[@katekong5720]

Im agnostic. I’m all about people believing in a religion, I wouldn’t say hell isn’t real to them but I also wouldn’t say a gay person needs to be saved lmfao. I don’t see it that way at all.

[@pollyjayne5312]

'I've learnt how to approach them (lesbians)' you approach them like any other person?

[@popcorntaffy]

as a lesbian i can confirm that you have to approach us with at least one (1) cute girl on hand or else we run away like a deer that heard a twig snap

[@handrolus1927]

@@popcorntaffy 😂😂 noted

[@Emily-ig1fj]

@@popcorntaffy Also as a lesbian, I 100% confirm that.

[@infinitejellyfish1591]

croiisant x ya dayum right son!!!

[@cshmnyj]

Popcorn Taffy Got it

[@vivalaresistance8315]

My brother is bi and I’m so happy that our family never EVER thought of putting him in a conversion camp. Most of my family is Christian and although some of my family members weren’t that supportive they still respected and love my brother. It’s disgusting how adults hurt young teens just because of their sexuality.

[@amerly586]

I HIGHLY doubt sarah will have a “close” relationship with her parents after what they did.

[@just_vibing_7994]

Man, I’d DESPISE my parents if they did that to me edit: for those who are stuck with parents like like those, I hope you can soon move away from then so you can make your own decisions

[@amerly586]

USMC 4641 this is super sad. Although I haven’t seen it myself it is super sad how parents will turn their backs on their children because their gay or lesbian

[@alicelovesminhyuk]

@@amerly586 Ikr. I can't believe someone would claim to love their children, but if the children's beliefs differ from the parent's, the parents turn their back on them. That's not love.

[@priincelegit1336]

Some parents use the words “ love unconditionally” loosely af

[@allisa6010]

PRiiNCE LEGIT I think they’re Christians and want the best for their kids. I don’t knew that they would be striked. I think they Thought it was a peaceful camp and they would enjoy it, like with animals, friends and they would help them understand a little more..to be honest they shouldn’t have hit them..

[@spoonmeanie5644]

@@allisa6010 i mean, a 2 minutes google research clarifies it

[@s-truth]

I won't tell you all the words homosexuals use to avoid the truth priince.

[@priincelegit1336]

@@s-truth what are those words? I’m curious

[@s-truth]

@@priincelegit1336 Gay. born that way. homosexuality is a wonderful life. you can't change. your a homophobe if you disagree with me. We live and let live. We only want our rights. Homosexuals make wonderful parents to list just a few.

[@cainen6355]

"we love our daughter UNCONDITIONALLY but we send her to gay prison" I feel my brain struggling to accept this level of ignorance.

[@carolynbrown3379]

C. Carter These parents are the victims of false teachings perpetrated by the biggest controlling, money making, guilt inducing, socially accepted scams of mankind: religion.

[@merliyay]

i lost like 70 braincells just hearing that

[@art3misxp784]

Me: I refuse to believe their are humans out there that are this ignorant

[@_Https.maddie]

Lol that’s so pathetic we love her but we don’t like her sexuality

[@tinamarisia123]

Me too..

[@ronsmith2241]

I was put through 13 years of reparative therapy including electronic shock therapy. It was highly abusive. The entire medical profession declassified homosexuality as an illness 50 years ago in 1973. The Dr who organized it was a psychiatrist and President of the Baptist Church here. I was a Baptist Pastor and missionary but told I was not welcome to even attend church, and that I never was. A marriage to my very accepting wife for 51 years did not change a thing. I cared for her with MS for 26 years before she passed.

[@cocodaydream4198]

oh my god! I hope u r all good now I'm not a baptist, but i dont think it's a sin at all. It's they way u r... I'm proud of u for going thru this and continue to live (i could never)

[@iceprincessreyes72]

“we love her unconditionally” unconditional love means you love your child NO. MATTER. WHAT. PERIOD!

[@shanghunter7697]

Absolutely !!!

[@charimonfanboy]

In fairness to the parents, they probably do love her unconditionally and they are just trying to cure them of what they were being told is a curable disease. Can't really say from personal experience because I was never sent to gay cure therapy, I put myself through it behind my parents' backs. But from what I saw of the other people's parents I don't think they did it because they didn't love their kid. I just saw people who *knew* that the minister spoke for God, *knew* that God wouldn't lie to them and therefore *knew* that God was telling them that their kid had the gay, that the gay was evil and that the gay could be cured. And they would do anything to "help" their kid because they loved them

[@888YouCantHandle]

Love yes but support the sin? nope

[@sinkincones8130]

ReSultZ lmao I just think it’s funny that people like you can actually believe in fairy tales about some guy walking on water

[@cynthiaisako]

Exactly !

[@Me-ig3vy]

So nobody’s gonna talk about the “with a bible and sometimes a belt he knows how to deal with young teenagers who consider themselves gay” it just infuriates me how the man is smiling while proudly saying what he does

[@animelovergirl8461]

I bet he probably did something bad to them like you know what I mean. The "r" word.

[@dantesinferno1258]

Yup he's definitely buzzing off his crazy ass sado masochism

[@strife9592]

@@animelovergirl8461 no. The f slur

[@animelovergirl8461]

@@strife9592 True

[@8thhousealchemist600]

The Exodus version of the Bible also said your wife is property like cattle and not to beat your slaves too badly. Fck that BS.

[@emilyc4037]

Parents act like their children are their property and it’s honestly disgusting

[@Coco_town]

Emily C Parents are responsible for them so they should have a say so about their child’s life until these children are financially independent. These conversation camps as described in this story are definitely not the answer but kids should not be allowed to do WHATEVER they want to do when their parents disagree.

[@seandvk2834]

Your a dumbass parents parents have full right over there kids

[@logcabinlogan]

Thomas The Spank Engine Yes, while that may be true until they can be fully independent, a child should be able to choose their own sexuality without religious parents forcing their beliefs into that kid. At that point, it’s brainwashing

[@meghansullivan6812]

​@@seandvk2834 atta boy u messed up both "their" aaaand "you're" ! who is the real dumbass here, bruv?

[@I.heartu]

Thomas The Spank Engine NAH

[@mrholeio3060]

"If you use God as justification for judgement against others, it is not doing the Lord's will, but rather using the Lord's name in vain." - Me

[@rosesapling72]

bless you Mr Holeio! (for having more common sense than both the "schools" themselves and the parents that send their kids to these places apparently

[@s-truth]

Using the Lord's name in vain is blaspheming such as saying "Jesus Christ, what is the matter with you?"

[@s-truth]

Where does it say that in the bible?

[@M0chaJ0J0]

The parents also need to be charged. Who sends their children to camps like this? So pathetic. It's child endangerment!!

[@latrisiabrewer1598]

👏👏👏👏👏👏 I agree the parents need to let their kids be who their are

[@jackierocha5096]

brianna maybury there is a difference between a good Christian camp that’s actually accepting and a Conversion therapy camp that’s sole goal is to “fix” these kids by ANY means necessary, which includes loads of physical psychologically and even sexual abuse. That’s the part where the parents should be charged to with child endangerment because they are legitimately putting their child in harms ways

[@latrisiabrewer1598]

Please no fighting it’s not going to solve anything in the end

[@pillsburydoughh7491]

@@latrisiabrewer1598 ayyy been lookin for this reply for a while

[@emminet]

brianna maybury they mean conversion camps

[@alexyssielewicz]

You can’t change sexual orientation. The fact that I am still attracted to men proves this fact.

[@FeelTheLack]

Right?!

[@lamaca6090]

BEST COMMENT ON KZbin. Period!!!

[@StonedSammieSue]

Exactly. If these pastors really believe you can choose, then maybe they are bi or gay and choosing not to be by that logic. I wonder when they knew they were straight? I wonder if they chose to be. Idiots

[@StonedSammieSue]

@@Keekieboi are you dumb or stupid? Who tf said that nonsense other than you?

[@captain0V]

LMAO FACTS

[@vfiji6607]

What I wanna know is why these people are so caught up on teenagers love life’s

[@mediotix71]

ShayDchild right

[@roder51]

There's Christians. It's all they know.

[@dalekdx]

That's the point of "religious freedom." It's the freedom to involve yourself in other people's private life and discriminate against people you don't approve of. You know, the opposite of what Jesus preached.

[@mediotix71]

Dale Blake no, you took that out of context. Discrimination is not ok. You can have your opinion but that doesn’t mean you get to beat people up and torture them.

[@dalekdx]

@Ceptom MUA What a vulgar display of lady likeness.

[@yellowishbananas6111]

I mean, a gay "conversation" camp can help us gays with anxiety... They make us talk to eachother :v

[@jihi9376]

Then why don’t they talk themselves without being kidnapped you keep on saying dumb stuff like that ima John cena I am John cena

[@andreagrove7851]

Omg thank u for saying it! The fact that the cant even spell it correctly is hilarious, and this is the kinda joke me and my son were just cracking and I looked and u beat us to it lol

[@andreagrove7851]

@Igneous Rhyolite I think he is well aware lol

[@yellowishbananas6111]

@@andreagrove7851 lol wut

[@atleastwehavenamjoon9087]

if parents are gonna have a problem with their kids sexuality then, they shouldn’t have kids.

[@ccmcdoug]

there are millions of people who shouldn't have kids

[@TrueAce2146]

@@ccmcdoug true

[@I.heartu]

Charles yep

[@blackwillow482]

Or just their feelings or desires in general. My parents constantly force the thought of marriage and having kids upon me and shade me for not wanting either, claiming my life will be sad and they're constantly nagging me. It sucks.

[@everythingemo2646]

Skyle Andria How do you know that?... There’s thousands of people who live most their lives in the closet and are scared to come out

[@Onepiece_Sparta]

It's even sound's funny " Pray away the gay " It's sexual orientation not possessed by a ghost 🤦🤦

[@Bumpinthat2000]

Lmao

[@JosueDeerFox]

"Yo I pocess the skills of Dr.Suess so it's wrong"

[@tw1c356]

Praying the gay away doesnt bwork either lmao. I tried it on myself...

[@JosueDeerFox]

@@tw1c356 lol same

[@CrescentPaws5000]

U can’t pray the gay away no matter what your preacher says

[@susansanford7467]

My 22 year old son is bi-sexual. He told me when he was 19. He's a good person. He's funny and caring and so smart! Smarter than his old mom...lol! I couldn't be more proud of him or love him more!

[@Xforeverlove21]

You are a good mother

[@Xforeverlove21]

@J.L. Torres I think she was referring to herself as old

[@vick7868]

This really makes me happy. I'm a 19 year old guy who has come to terms with being bi and I really can relate with this story... just a little nervous to really tell my parents I currently like another guy tho hehe. But this gives me a little more courage ^^

[@carmalettagil2595]

@@vick7868 I hope it works out ! :) I have a 4 year old who I'm teaching as he grows it's ok to be who he is and whatever he likes!

[@harshit1153]

thanks for being what you are ....thanks alot ....Ik I wont ever have somone like you in my life I am happy for your son

[@From96TilDeath]

I grew up in a Christian/Catholic household and even my parents taught us to judge a person on their character, and not anything else. My mom used to feel kind of strange around gay people but when my cousin came out, my mom was the first to show her support and love and also told her that while others in the family are dumbasses, we were always gonna be her family and we love her. Now her mom came around and accepted her daughter for what she is. It took a while and I did hate my aunt for a while but I'm just glad her and her daughter now have an amazing relationship

[@abbieparry5708]

Yeah, rape, physical/mental abuse, torture isn’t harmful.

[@mr.ruinzeverthing]

What?

[@beastcarleeto707]

@@mr.ruinzeverthing I think they are being sarcastic

[@mr.ruinzeverthing]

@@beastcarleeto707 I know but I am confused

[@ichibantsumugi4457]

Oh hey cant you see ? Isnt normal ?

[@niceperson1731]

Nope not at all

[@추벨라]

imagine sending your only child there and then thinking later on life why she doesn’t vist or talk to you anymore lol

[@ismth]

추벨라 right!!! Like oh why knows why they hate me, not like I traumatized them during their formative years

[@arleedennis791]

Man shitty ppl like that know I'm sure. Outta sight outta mind probably.

[@cresmymeow8748]

ikr

[@garfield5986]

Typical Baller You would kick out your child for being gay?

[@despinazar]

@@kutthroatbob8983 then u don't deserve to be a parent...as simple as that.

[@katiegreen5297]

This is disgusting. How could you send your kid to that and then claim you love them? God loves everybody no matter the age, race or sexuality. It's absolutely disgusting to see people use him as a weapon.

[@dessopopp]

Troy Gonzalez God you religious people are crazy. Just listen to yourselves. Y’all sound like you’re in an evil cult.

[@MJ-tn2zu]

Troy Gonzalez do you wear denim jeans and a t shirt? Well mixing fabrics is sin yet you still do it why is there exceptions for those rules but not sexuality?

[@romans1vs6teen]

Have you read the new testament? Jesus shed his blood for everyone not so we can continue in sin. To continue in sin is to reject Him. Your comment is ignorant of what Jesus taught. Without repentance and sanctification one cannot inherit eternal life.

[@romans1vs6teen]

@@MJ-tn2zu your comment is from ignorance. Christian's live under the new covenant. But you probably don't know what that means either. smh.

[@MJ-tn2zu]

romans1vs6teen I’ve gone to church most of my life I just recently stopped attending and believing because I do not agree with the teaching of a Christian church. I’m sorry if you think I’m ignorant but I know what I am talking about. And I know my beliefs and it’s that everyone should be treated as a human and given the rights that other humans do (unless they’ve committed a crime) I defended my community where we are constantly treated awfully by your beliefs. And I am going off of what I was taught and what my interpretation of the Bible is. I’m sorry that the lgbt community finally standing up to the church (all denominations) for the mistreatments that we’ve endured for centuries is offending you. But we all deserve rights to be treated fairly and justly without the constant excuse of “that offends my religion.” And putting children in an abusive environment where they are taught to hate who they are so much they repress themselves to the point of “conversion”

[@amberhaynes9541]

As a Christian, I will fight for this abuse to be illegal. God makes no mistakes , you guys are brave, I comend you! Those bullies belong locked up for good.

[@lmaoeyisdead]

this may be one of the few christians i have seen that know damn well that god makes no mistakes you ma'am have been put on the top 10 best comments ive ever read list

[@loveyou9348]

“I think I’ve gained an understanding of how to approach them.” *Me: Uh.. like a human being?*

[@savaughiefrench9901]

LMFAO 😂😂

[@nouryatim1184]

True like who are you approaching?? ALIENS FROM AREA 51?!

[@libbymae8965]

sick people

[@yourinnerlawyer4035]

SO CREEPY

[@sometimeswedieyouknow8828]

True. They’re so stupid. LGBT+ people aren’t Aliens, they’re people too who are proud of who they are!

[@fatimahuq9112]

Bruh, we need a camp FOR THE CAMP that helps these children regain their strength and confidence after being sent to this heinous place.

[@traciekrosta-buy6382]

YOU are a beautiful person!!!✌

[@jaclynzinck4241]

Yes!!! 🏳️‍🌈

[@BasedArizonan]

fatima huq hell no

[@tempestzz5682]

Fuck off with your bullshit lmao

[@nauqsin4155]

I agree, I'm not gay but it's wrong to take away someones identity. I hope all that have been in those types of situations remain strong.

[@AEUREUBGKA]

WTF. I'm a Christian too and WOULD NEVER do this to my child. EVER. What is wrong with parents!?

[@nicholasrodinos4701]

Some people are idiotic cunts. Thank you for being a decent person.

[@jeswazwadi7049]

christian indeed I thought swearing was sin WTF but anyways nowayas "Christians" even watch porn and fornicate so I am not surprised

[@asperRader]

@@nicholasrodinos4701 I'm glad you included "fatherfucking", we need equality in all spheres.

[@nicholasrodinos4701]

@@asperRader No problem, fatherfuckers need equal representation.

[@dorothy5466]

@@nicholasrodinos4701 I'll include the "non-binary parent fuckers" too.

[@SandraCrisum]

Even if you're religious, it's not your right to infringe upon someone else your beliefs, and in the bible it says that God shall judge, not you as a human.

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

The people who perform this practice are likely sadistic

[@frankiecutter9313]

Love is not a choice, believe me if I could choose to not attracted to skinny boys with nicotine addictions I would.

[@evapotts8584]

Frankie Cutter 🥺✨

[@toadslilsis]

Why is this true.

[@meghansullivan6812]

HAHAH BINCH ME TOOOO

[@africanliving294]

I love this comment so much

[@justaboyontheinternet2636]

My gay ass felt that

[@bodilfabian-lamijon7179]

"we love her unconditionally" well obviously not

[@gracedaly4278]

@@2x4-w6g Hell doesn't exist. hopefully you wake up one day.

[@elicapers2446]

No such thing as unconditional love.

[@elicapers2446]

@@gracedaly4278 your condemned already.

[@apersonwholikescats1979]

Durr Burger Boy please explain to me how hell exist. Also please explain too me how homosexuality is wrong

[@apersonwholikescats1979]

Durr Burger Boy it will not explain facts. I want you personally to explain too me how it is wrong. I’m not reading that “Book”. Because it doesn’t explain FACTS. It doesn’t have evidence now please explain too me

[@HarleyDiAngelo]

A girl in the 4th grade once spread a rumor that I was a lesbian. (I'm not) Cause the community was mostly Latinos, everyone was either Christian or Catholic. Apparently, so many people had a problem with me being gay (even though I wasn't or even knew what a Lesbian was), the school threatened to expel me. So to prove that I wasn't, the school counselor made me have these sessions with 3 other girls to see how I'd react around them. I didn't even realize how wrong that was until a few months ago and I'm in college. I actually broke down crying when I did cause I also figured out that I'm bi-curious. I grew up knowing what the school did to me was wrong but I didn't know why until then.

[@murpled91]

u can still sue them for traumatizing u and exposing u to sex below the age of 18

[@Thisiswarhuhwow]

Hold on you need to file a lawsuit

[@bulalazodie6402]

You never deserved that 🤗 I'm so sorry for the cruel rumour and mistreatment you experienced. Wishing you a kind and gentle recovery and life 💌💐✨

[@tinycnyc]

Literally that's probably the reason why you're bi now.... Calling a child a clown and then the child becomes a clown when they're older and then the parents laughed because look they listen to me stupid parents... Evil parents don't know what they create and then they f****** destroy...

[@user-jh7cq3ct6u]

@@tinycnyc 😅lmao!! You're clown metaphor made me laugh i can't stop noo I'm dying🤣😅🤪

[@edsr164]

Gay conversion therapy is outlawed in my country. I am so proud of that

[@tracksmyman]

Much love to your country from a gay person 🏳️‍🌈!

[@KimChilds75]

"Not biblically right"? You know what else is not "biblically right"? Judging others.

[@CapVel]

@Mountaindew your grammar sucks, also jesus didn't say that, us Orthodox Christians believe that jesus would never allow his followers to pass judgment on others such as the priests that cast judgment on him.

[@CapVel]

@Mountaindew first of all, I speak 6 languages, second of all Jesus did not hate this world, he died so the residents of this world would live, third of all I half expect that you are a part of the accursed hatefull cult that people call Westboro Baptist Church, and finally fourth of all SHAME on you for being a heretic! Saying that jesus hated anything?! How dare you call yourself a christian? You heretic!

[@CapVel]

@Mountaindew oh yee of little faith, what can men do against such reckless hate? Live in your world of hatred, I only feel sorrow for you soul that will go to hell, for God does not allow souls that have been corrupted by hatred into his divine home, for hatred is Satan's toy, and you, are his puppet.

[@marklunar4509]

@Mountaindew wow you're crazy

[@KimChilds75]

@Mountaindew Oh no, you got me with the caps lock. What do i do? I'm not going to play that game with you. Bye!

[@glassclay8475]

I’m a Christian but’ I believe gay and lesbians should have the right to be who they are and not be forced to change.

[@cyanrecords7933]

I respect you for that

[@akaniam]

you're doing it right

[@imchink]

As a Christian, they can be whatever they want, just don't come and bother me or my family.

[@imchink]

@@julien5664 Makes no sense? So you suggest me to partecipate your parades? There are people out there who just want to have nothing to do with the LGBTQ communities and live their live as the way it is. And I have never said they can harm anybody of my family. We just don't want to get involved, is it a problem for you??

[@imchink]

@@julien5664 Your comment is non sense kid...

[@TheMegalusDoomslayer]

He has gained an understanding of how to approach young girls... Oh, do tell.

[@Ki11P0P1]

Megalus Doomslayer what😂

[@parkchimmin7913]

Megalus Doomslayer probably with a white van and some candy

[@rorykirklnd8957]

with his ^%$* and a bible out screaming at them to just lie down and take it

[@saadiarcement1154]

he sounded like a perv when he said that

[@rorykirklnd8957]

@@saadiarcement1154 that's because he IS

[@tiddlywinks15]

I’m so glad my mother doesn’t mind the fact that I’m gay, the thought of being sent to one of these camps terrifies me.

[@binodtharu1236]

I'll pray her heart changes and you are sent to a camp to heal yourself.

[@dannyboy020]

@@binodtharu1236you sick MF… leave those little girls and boys alone… they don’t need you telling them what genitals they should be attracted to you sicko…

[@binodtharu1236]

@@dannyboy020 attracted to genitals.. lmao wdym? so a straight man can't be attracted a t-wonan then cos of her(his) genitals by your logic, cos people are attracted to genitals. You are just trying to make me look creepy, man. The real weirdo is you with your p*do flag on your profile.

[@dannyboy020]

@@binodtharu1236 LMFAO there you go again defending your p*do ideas defending conversion therapy for minors…. Forcing kids to be straight is creepy af my guy…. Not cool dude.. not cool

[@dannyboy020]

@@binodtharu1236 I’m saying don’t force children to be straight if their suspected of being gay….. conversion therapists are pedos… why else would they deny the kids access to their phones and not let the kids leave if they choose too

[@sunnykaven7833]

People ask why we have a pride month, this is why. I'm scared to come out because I've seen lesbians being beat, and it's scary.

[@kammyyyyyy]

I’m scared as well. I hope one day that no one will have to worry about this kind of thing, it’s honestly so sick

oh jeez yeah. Be careful

[@sunnyiee_03]

I’m so sorry you have to live in fear. ❤️

[@friendship9904]

My niece is 14 she and told she's a lesbian I support her we spoke but I told she's still young wait until she's 18 but we chat because I love her and I am gay when I come out it was hard because I didn't fit in the gay world at that time there were some amount of judgement from gay world as straight world because everytime I went to gay world I got judge because I was just been myself but if it wasn't for lesbians they support me more I told them I was gay but straight and we talk and have drinks even dance the problem is because we r gay we shouldn't change ourselves we r human and people still ask me questions about gay and I forgot to say this the lesbians that help me I meet them 10 yrs later at pride night we talked and notice how we saw things different but understand each other

[@min_nad]

And then they say "whY iS tHeRe nO sTrAiGhT pRiDe¿

[@Tangerine457]

Real Christians wouldn’t even do this to gods children’s they are fakes

[@chucklestheEPIC]

Preach it brother

[@Tangerine457]

Kota Kusanagi it’s a sin but hurting gods creation would be worse

[@totallyferal9821]

@@ichibantsumugi4457 w h e r e

[@abbypallotto7494]

Nay Soe oh my gosh thank you 🥺🥺

[@strawberrygoldfiish8606]

Kota Kusanagi proof. In the Bible, where it says man shall not lay with man, it was a wrong translation. It was supposed to say “man shall not lay with boy” Which is pedophilia

[@mnb4414]

This is just confusing. I’m a straight catholic and have LGBTQ friends. I treat them like anyone. I’m mean, I’d rather have a happy friend than one that’s miserable and can’t live. If a person identifies as trans or another gender, I’ll respect them and call them with what they feel comfortable with. It’s really not hard. There will in fact be less tension if you just respect everyone. They are just people. Let them live. I feel that it is more of a sin to disrespect and abuse others for God than to be homosexual. This world is such bullshit. Just treat everyone the same, it’s not that hard!

[@SahloFolina2161]

i am NO ONE Thanks for not hating us. You are the type of person who I can respect when it comes to religion. 😊🙏🏻

[@mnb4414]

A_human_person. Np

[@istolebilliesavacados1315]

A_human_person. I’m not gay, but I agree with everything she/he said. I’m pretty sure it never says that you should be hateful for people who lay with the same sex.. and hating is a big soon anyway. So it’s the same amount of sin. “Christians” use the Bible as weapons and misuse what the Bible actually means

[@mnb4414]

Team VH exactly. God always forgave and wanted us to be happy. Therefore, we should too. And honestly anti-gay riots go more against the Bible than homosexuality ever did so maybe they should actually think about their actions before they embarrass other Christians. I’m sure that hating others for just not liking who they are is a quicker trip to hell than being who you are which isn’t.

[@aryannajay1034]

i am NO ONE yeah like why are you going out of your way to change someone’s life when it’s not your so just worry about yourself that’s how I feel and I totally agree with tou

[@laurachevrette8060]

If you do this to your child you do NOT love them!! This is so damaging to a child and will lead to depression and other mental health issues. Please love your children unconditionally.

[@kaashi8408]

If you love your children unconditionally then love them for who they truly are.

[@cujoe3192]

Marxist ideological subversion

[@luisaabreu4028]

@@cujoe3192 Hahahahaha

[@user-ct1po9zd5m]

@@cujoe3192 Why are you so gay, sweetie?

[@travis2950]

I will forever no matter what but am I wrong to personally not want gay children

[@user-ct1po9zd5m]

@@travis2950 You don't get to choose. I wouldn't want unkind children. Ah, priorities...

[@williamhsantos6834]

Last time I checked, God didnt need any help being God.

[@Trevahhh21]

This is a quote i am using for my senior year and using your name for credit if you don't mind lol

[@kww2997]

Oh did you talk and get that sign off from god? Cause you spoke directly to him right 😂

[@RetardedShit]

Kay 7 yes fause the bible is real and you use it to speak to god LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@kww2997]

Sleepless Cat the only thing funny is you speaking to someone who doesn’t speak back 😂😂😂😂😂

[@FireCat_P]

@@kww2997 LMFAO😂😂💀

[@AbigaleKirsten]

Isnt it 'Gay conversion' Camps?

[@zabralo7741]

Yeah. Error.

[@chromberries7329]

That's what I clicked on this video for. Someone was on autopilot.

[@mikhailadams7512]

Why has this still not been corrected?! This is supposed to be a reputable news channel. They can't afford editors?

[@cardinals22]

Nah, they just got together and talked about being gay

[@ArizonaAkinTv]

Hahaha

[@cokeecat111]

I'm asian and I'm a lesbian. There are two christians in my family and I think that they would probably expell me or send me to the "curing" camp if I came out. just two weeks ago, I gathered all the courage I had in my lifetime and came out to my family, came to my surprise everything was so calm, no one's there yelling or banging things, all I received was just a simple sentence, "We support you." This was the first time in my life I felt so relieved, absolutely being myself without holding back and truly shine under the sun. This is literally, the best, best experience I have ever had in my life and I will forever remember this day and the courageous me. Hope you guys, especially the LGBTQ+ people in the wardrobe, you deserve to live a good life without any discrimination. Blessings.

[@kingship8437]

The point of having children is to reproduce its a logical way of thinking, deep down in your parents hearts they are sad that you will never have children to carry out the bloodline, imagine if son was gay, just discard and have another child who will be straight, remember your parents hatred for you.

[@sunshine1965]

if you loved your child unconditionally, you wouldn’t try to force them to change who they are.

[@sharronhankins7722]

Yess!🤗🤗🤗

[@redbullngh]

PREACH

[@csf4534]

deus vault is still wrong, your point?

[@sunshine1965]

deus vault is what gender you like not a big part of who you are?

[@jaimicottrill2831]

I think those parents misunderstand the word “unconditionally “.

[@hayleymarse2853]

Unconditional love doesn’t mean thinking your children are right or supporting them in everything. My parents wouldn’t support me for getting a tattoo and they would be disappointed but they would still love me

[@tsundasta6389]

Hayley Marse top kek @ comparing getting a TATTOO to being gay

[@hayleymarse2853]

Tsundasta that was a bad analogy but it was just an example to say that parents still love you if they don’t agree with your choices (I’m not saying that being gay is a choice because it isn’t, but choosing to date the same sex is a choice

[@ChooChewChu]

Hayley Marse You're right, but these parents would see that tattoo and make their kid get laser treatment. See the difference?

[@hayleymarse2853]

PewPew yeah. I wasn’t saying that these parents are right in sending their kids to these camps. I strongly dislike them and think they do more harm then good tbh.

[@Concerned_Kitten]

"Love thy neighbor... Unless they're gay... Or black... Or any other race... Or white too... Or straight, or trans, or non binary, or have ever said or done anything bad or misunderstood in their entire life even if they were really young, or just living their life happily and healthily as a human being... Or are a human being, or an animal, or insect or even plant. If thy neighbor does not fit into any of those categories feel free to love them" - Nobody in heaven ever

[@thebelen2359]

Lmao this is really well written

[@Andi-yv3vz]

I love this.

[@theblindfolded_siren]

a very accurate description

[@rsjproductions2667]

Loving thy neighbor is correcting thy neighbor. God Bless.

[@chickennuggetz5632]

@@rsjproductions2667 but your neighbor doesn’t need correcting

[@nodefiance9178]

The Bible actually says “Man shall not lie with boy” meaning pedophillia, not “Man shall not lie with man” if you translate it properly from the original text.

[@hellepost1439]

Adam and Eve = INCEST‼️

[@rays1830]

Well men burned with lust one with another is in the Greek man and man …. Working that which is unseemly … Read Romans 1:27

[@numba1beast4lyfe]

I'll never understand why it matter if your kid is gay? it's not like they doing drugs or killing people dam

[@troymcdivitt7818]

Shon Williams leave her alone if that's how she is she is hope the best for her leave her alone I would not change because of these clowns and beating a kid for being gay fucked up

[@numba1beast4lyfe]

Troy Mcdivitt I din't say anything wrong?

[@derendila]

Shon Williams lol ikr what did you say wrong

[@numba1beast4lyfe]

Derendila idk?

[@shealynskye5046]

Shon Williams fucking fr, it's no one's business.

[@spudd5832]

Here’s an idea to “stop gays” _leave us alone._ Edit: Guys can u please stop arguing in the comments its fucking annoying

[@worldwideweb3610]

And stop trying to force ur religion in our faces too thats straight up disrespectful and you are invading our spaces so pls stop saying we need a bible we dont its just anyother religious text that is full of myths just stop pls it would mean the world to us

[@thedinonugget2927]

Frfr, we normal just like straight people are

[@whogavejohnthecamera]

Fucking genius

[@spudd5832]

The Skinny Kid I know. It took me 4 years to come up with this idea. Lots of math and equations to solve before I made this groundbreaking discovery.

[@satanlovesu]

World wide Web right, like why believe some old old book of people who claim to have sEeN gOd. Like why would you believe that?? They probably were bored back then and had to Make that up to make their lives seem like they have a purpose

[@dunnotck1]

Conversation camps are the worse. Imagine having to talk all day long.

[@Emanuel-ej9nv]

PLS I BARELY NOTICED THE TITLE TYPO 😭

[@ItaliFirenz]

@@Emanuel-ej9nv I clicked because I wanted to understand what a conversation camp is. Then, when it got going, I realized that it is supposed to say conversion.

[@scatcat8371]

Ugh ikr 😩

[@notgetbeaton]

They don't even change the topic wtf.

[@muzan_sama2907]

Lmao Some homophobes think where gonna be like : "Rlly miss my Geyness" "Rlly miss my Geyness" "Now change the E with a A" "Rlly miss my Gayness" "i Rlly miss my gayness" Im also gay and i laugh at these Dumb priests since i have a priest tho he thinks its wrong he respects My opinion Of how gay i am 😂

[@joeljose5149]

This is sad, leave they gay and lesbian people alone, they have feelings like everybody else. The Rainbow is BEAUTIFUL.

[@Other-eye]

this had me sobbing. i went to conversion camp when i was 16. they took away my medicine and wouldn’t let me eat. and that was some of the calmer stuff. it makes me shake in anger that this still happens. no one deserves it.

[@taylormckenzie8897]

Never feel that bad that you can never to talk to God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, always come running back to your Heavenly Fathers arms...

[@wingchan4537]

@@taylormckenzie8897 People like you make me despise religious people even more.

[@krisb-travel]

didnt let you eat? ok thats messed up

[@Other-eye]

@@taylormckenzie8897 thanks but no thanks. i practice witchcraft now.

[@sc1338]

@Nobody Yeahrd I’m sorry buddy. Never change for some bullshit people believe. I wish I could help you.

[@iamanonymoushoweveryousayi3163]

Person: These boys are going against God. God: *When I said to love everyone equally, did I stutter?*

[@alaric.d.gurley]

But he also said follow his word

[@uthramu1123]

@@alaric.d.gurley wdym?

[@ahouni4033]

You gotta read the bible and apply yourself yfm but hey he loves you don't doubt it and if you wanna go to heaven become saved so yea...also read about Sodom and Gomorrah

[@disco5119]

God: I also said to avoid sin and lead a holy life. Saying you believe in me isn't as simple as loving one another.

[@blastingcows5024]

@@ahouni4033 Sodom and Gomorrah is a story against gang rape. It has nothing to do with homosexuality. Have you actually read it?

[@nobodynobody6925]

This is why people part of the LGBT community don’t want to come out the closet

[@marlo1987sh]

Agreed

[@Ace-es8qs]

Yeah it's true my friend is scared to come out because she her parents are very religious

[@rainbowkidbreylon2208]

I came out of the closet and no one hasn’t disrespected me yet

[@Louis-gi9wv]

agreed

[@hannahramirez6135]

I came out to my mom and was grounded and not allowed to speak with females for 2 weeks. I was not allowed to do anything in connections with any other female

[@billzero7274]

Being hated for being gay is not easy to deal with. If being gay was a choice why would anyone chose to be hated, ridiculed for their entire life?

[@Yohohime]

*Gay conversation camps* "u gay bro??" "yeah bro are you??" "yeah bro;)" "sweet:3"

[@dessopopp]

Danni Hime 😂

[@PerseusR51]

lmao

[@Helenheaven22]

Yeah, you'd think after two years they could edit their typo. Lol

[@DailyGenshinRex]

And that's how I meet my boyfriend

[@drethethinker6418]

I always wonder how many gay teens meet their lovers at these places.

[@frankkempa22]

Why ANY parent would send their child that they “claim” to love to places like these, is beyond me. 😡

[@ImanniShows]

Because unfortunately they care more about what people say than the love they feel for their kid.

[@jadedeleon_]

Honestly those people are no parents to me

[@AntiGenZandY]

Because we actually care about our kids being normal and not embarrassing freaks. Love does not mean slumping over and letting your kids do what they want.

[@rivertwygzbed543]

@@AntiGenZandY What the France are you talking about?! Are you just muttering crap or is there a point I missed?

[@jdjgg9398]

Because they are trying to save lids from eternal suffering

[@Mimi-qx5yq]

How the hell are those camps legal in your country? Americans surprise me.

[@picklesandbeyond9039]

I hate America

[@Wiz7420]

I mean, the government doesn’t control them

[@dumb_nugget1513]

GiVer im not well im half mexican but i wad born in america it really sucks here.

[@Wiz7420]

you guys are really overblowing things

[@daniellemartinez8810]

Dumb_nugget 1 move to California. It’s illegal here

[@eduardalanzendorf7868]

As a Christian, I feel ashamed that those gay people are being abused. Thats not the way Jesus would treat people. Some use the Bible as an excuse to practice evil.😔

[@okjames7629]

They're too young to know that they're gay but they're not too young to know they're straight 🤔

[@pugstone801elmstreet2]

Ultra mild control. Aka cable tv. Social media.

[@agfromdai.e3806]

Children shouldn't be exposed to this tho

[@rubyh.3838]

@@agfromdai.e3806 they're exposed to heterosexuality all the time. Look at the media, don't act as though same sex relationships are going to poison their minds.

[@rocketio]

Exactly my thought. Parents rage over cartoons having lgbtq+ characters in media but are totally okay with heterosexual couples. even if they try to use the "they're too young to understand" card, then kids shouldn't be able to see both. if they're suppousedly "too young" to understand what relationships mean.

[@min_nad]

@@rocketio I KNOW RIGHT?

[@tamelamcghee1458]

As a Christian, it may sound odd to support the LGBTQ community, but I do. Sin runs deep, and no one escapes it. As far as I know, none of my children are "gay", but if they were, they and their partner would be equally welcome at my dinner table.

[@grusome1]

It's not odd. It's refreshing to see someone despite their beliefs has common decency and acceptance for others. Kudos to you

[@amberpasta9379]

Bubblegum Bop actually to add on top of that it’s not weird at all... Jesus walked with sinners and he didn’t judge them he helped them..”Christians” who believe in punishment and murdering those who gay aren’t Christians... a real Christian would invite you in and break bread with you not persecute you and throw stones.. “he who is without sin cast the first stone” everyone has their sin so we don’t have any place or right to judge others.. sadly it’s a bad people who get news coverage and the goodness in people is overshadowed by negative press and media

[@fathermutah5080]

I support LGBTQ except I am gay and Christian I was kinda forced cause my parents yk but I believe in god And Jesus

[@allisa6010]

A m x r a n t h i n e nope, if you were forced then you’re not a Christian. What it means to be Christian is to have a relationship with Jesus Christ. You go against what he says. You’re not Christian

[@allisa6010]

Tamela McGhee I love EVERYONE....but I don’t love what LBGTQ does.

[@PeanutTheKat]

I’m Christian as well as my parents, and I have a lesbian sister. Did they send her away? NO! Let your true colors shine, as well as your children’s.

[@MJ-vu6hp]

Hey I’m Christian have Christian parents and a lesbian sister also! That’s cool

[@chiaa.e]

me being the sis lol (jk i’m not lesbian, i’m demi :3

[@earthisadinosaur2338]

why do different sexualities have different colors?

[@PeanutTheKat]

@@earthisadinosaur2338 Honestly, no research into this but I’d assume it’s so people know what your trying to show when you put a flag up

[@Hehehe-hf7rq]

@@MJ-vu6hp I'm not being judgemental at all ..but how do u read the bible? There are few places where homosexuality is explicitly condemned. How do u reconcile(?) with those passages?

[@ginmill5280]

I’m Muslim and my parents are my biggest supporters and support my wife and I.. I was born in Iran,we all came to America many many years ago..

[@arizexas]

It’s crazy that gay conversion therapy is still being practiced today. My friend’s aunt’s parents had her sent away to a gay conversion camp when they found out she had a secret girlfriend. The male counselors at the camp would force sex on her and the other young girls telling them that it will change them and make them normal again.

[@PheonixStarsx]

TuccTownLaydii oh my god

[@sentient_trash_can2987]

That’s??? Illegal??? Government are you seeing this shit???

[@calirain5262]

Hmm sounds about like our government

[@moththem2366]

so they raped girls.... what the actual fuck

[@Bl1NK9]

Umm that's rape. Like, no religious freedom shit can protect them from jail. Take them to court.

[@heyheyhey40]

He got 20 years....... but what about the parents who sent their children to his facility? Shouldn’t these parents be held accountable?

[@a1rv0n82]

Joe T why would they ?

[@intenselan]

Because being an accomplice to abuse is the same as doing it yourself.

[@TheIronSnowMan8D]

They weren't aware that place abused children, conversion therapy in the general term isn't an abusive act.

[@heyheyhey40]

Ryan Kauffman a simple google search could’ve helped.

[@mumu4L]

Joe T no

[@rotiism]

"I've learned how to approach them (lesbians)" well could you please let me in on your technique because i'm a single lesbian who is too shy to make the first move

[@nicholasrodinos4701]

That's gotta suck not being able to make the first move. I recommend talking to a non-crazy counselor to boost your confidence.

[@nicholasrodinos4701]

No problem.

[@nicholasrodinos4701]

@@emilybrooke_x I hope you find someone to confide in.

[@nicholasrodinos4701]

@@emilybrooke_x Someone to talk to, trust and keep your secrets and maybe help you find someone. Someone who can be like "Oh I get it" when you're talking about your problems without being condescending. Someone who can help you find the right person.

[@nicholasrodinos4701]

@@emilybrooke_x No problem and good luck, not that you'll need it.

[@vectorhacker-r2]

Sending kids away against their will when they are not harming anyone or misbehaving, and being gay is not misbehaving, should not be sent away against their will.