Thursday, July 24, 2008

Southworth on coming out . . .

Southworth says, “This has been a long time coming. I’m in a place where I’m at peace with my faith, friends, family and more importantly myself. I know this will end my career in Christian television, but I must now live my life openly and honestly with everyone. This is my reason for doing this.”

The Remix is seen in more than 128 million homes worldwide. The show is in syndication and averages more than 200,000 viewers weekly.

Southworth has risen to fame in the Christian world and has been featured in different national publications, such as Charisma Magazine and many other religious media outlets.

Southworth adds, “I know I will be cut off from many within the Christian community, and if so, then they didn’t get the point of the life of Christ. I believe by me living my life honestly and authentically now, I am able to be a better person and a better Christian. We all know there are so many other gay people in the Christian industry; they’re just all scared. I was scared, but now I’m no longer afraid."

(Reproduced without permission)

Anyways, I think Southworth has some freaking amazing things to say.

Go cultural christianity, you can do it.

1 comment:

Claire said...

Wooohooooo yay for gay christians!

and WOW about how we were totally on the IN BRUGES bandwagon at the SAME TIME and BOTH saw it within days of eachother. Great minds DO think alike. And ours just happen to be extra special. :)

your long lost montlake friend (hello, i miss those days!)

Claire