@@armymanssg508 Get the HELL out of here. God loves everyone. He has NO hate. I am a Christian girl at the age of 13, and I am GAY. I treat everyone equally. How dare you say those evil words and have hate. It is what it is: Love IS Love, and will always be Love. No matter whom you feel that emotion for. Now grab your bad attitude, church shoes, and your hate then get OUT of here. I'm more mature then most adults when it comes to certain topics.
Haahh you are a HYPOCRITE God loves everyone but hates the sin in us that is confirmed Rom 3;23, and Rm 6;23, he made them MALE and FEMALE, MAN and WIFE, FATHER and MOTHER and only blessed and sanctioned them in heaven which is written Gen 2;18, Gen 2;22-24, 1 Cor 11:9, confirmed by Jesus in Matt 19;3-5. The consequences for same-gender sex and marriage are written in Lev 18;22, 20;13, Jude 7;1-10, Rom 1;24-32, 1 Cor 6:9-11 and Rev 21:8-10, you have no idea of what the 'HELL" your talking about and you are in no way one more mature than an adult you have no idea of what love is not of what did for us. You are just STUPID enough to think your opinion is above God's law....😉😉😉😉😉
ARMYMAN SSG Youre belives dont stand higher than any other belives. There isnt one true religion or belive, if you were raised very strictly as a buddhist you would probably say that buddhism is the only true religion. Dont think so highly of your self and dont talk about people not knowing love when youre the one spreading negativity and hate even tho christianity is about spreading love. I know youre gonna read through half of this comment and allready judge me as a lower person than you because i dont share your belives and because i have a different lifestyle than you. And people having a different lifestyle than you is so hard for you to understand, you have to use your religion as an excuse why only your way of life is the right one.
he said his hatred towards homosexuals had NOTHING to do with his faith in Jesus and that his hatred was due to being raised a bigot. Christians are not taught to be bigots they are taught to love God and love all people christians and none christians alike and hate sin because it hurts mankind and leads people to hell.
Promise Smithee thats what his comment is saying... hes admitting that being a christian, he chose to be bigot which he knew was not the right decision
Limbos Vi I know this. There are variations within Christianity, some of which interpret the Bible and the teachings of Christ as parables and metaphors, and others who take the book as the literal word of God...it is the latter group which frightens me. I've read too much of the Bible for comfort. That's what made me an atheist. If one were to take those words as actual commandments from a supernatural deity with the power to give eternal life (after death) or eternal life (in a glorious sky-home called heaven), then it's scary what that supernatural deity requires of his followers.
Make-Make That is very true and as a Christian it gives me comfort to know there are atheist that understand this and see both sides of the coin. I do take the Bible literally, sometimes it's a verse within the Bible within the passage, sometimes it's the message as a whole I take literally within that verse in context. The tricky part (or not depending on whether you see Jesus as God or not) is that for Christians (who believe in Jesus as God) the Old Covenant (you know all the old laws found in the Old Testament aka The Law) was fulfilled by the coming of Jesus Christ hence establishing the New Covenant of Grace. You can find many examples of Jesus breaking the Law in the New Testament. So even for Christians it's ridiculous to grab verses from the Old Covenant and just try to apply them to today's world, without first passing them thru the filter of the New Covenant, even some verses in the New Testament because of their cultural and historical context when they were written. Anyways I can't speak for every Christian out there but some do chose to hate rather than love, it's unfortunate but it is the sad truth.
@@victoryinchrist8594 shame on you for being a stereotypical, judgemental fool. Unlike this man you’ll never have the strength to see through your bigotry.
@@Charlie-bh3yk Unlike you Charlie I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL 📖 OF CHRIST....... Tell it to Jesus Christ Charlie when their SCREAMING IN HELL 🔥..... JOHN 📖 CHAPTER 14 verse 15.. 💞.📖💞 If ye love me, keep my commandments. 📜🌍📖 Matthew 📖 Chapter 10 verse 37...And...38 📜🌍📖 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me ; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me, is not worthy of me. 📖🌍📖 And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. 📜🌍📖 ROMANS 📖 CHAPTER 1 VERSE 16.... For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ ; for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth ; to the Jew first and also the Greek. 📜🌍📖 Hey Charlie.... Thank 😊 You ! Matthew 📖 Chapter 5 verses 11 and 12.... 📜🌍📖 2 THESSALONIANS 📖 CHAPTER 2 verses 7 thru 17....
This is a guy who came out of his comfort zone and took distance from his upbringing and hateful attitude towards his gay son. I admire him for looking into his own heart and question his own actions over some scripture written in the Bible.
G Spider Hell does not exist you know but when im already here heaven,god,angels and all that other crap doesn't exist. And yes even if Jesus died for us all it would of not changed a thing in todays world.
Marcus NL: A parent's love for their child, should take precedence over their prejudices. How can it be so common for parents to kick their own child out of their lives because of whom they love? I don't get it. But this man, he is a definite role model. I love this! Your comment was great. 💞
This warms my heart. I was kicked out of my church 35 years ago, for being a lesbian. The rejection was devastating to me. I even tried to take my life over it, but God had other plans for me. Seeing this video brought it all back to me. When I left, Jesus was all I had left, I know in my heart that he never abandoned me. I have not attended services since then and probably never will. I follow Christ's teachings, and his words in the bible are the only words I pay any attention to. God bless this father for following his heart and not abandoning his son. It is encouraging to see some Christians being courageous enough to take steps, however small, to heal the wounds that divide us. So, I pray that all of you receive all the goodness and love that life can offer, and may God bless you, each and every day of your life.
Sorry you went through that. I have so much damn respect for gay Christians that still serve God despite the horrible treatment from his “representatives”!
There is a supportive church family somewhere that could use your insight. Have you ever visited a more open-minded church, like Episcopal, Presbyterian Church USA, ELCA ..? It's a big tent.
Hahaha he doesn't that's what you did when you declared his loving word's of warning against same-gender sex as hate speech, you are the one that hates his law against same-gender sex and justify that hate by denying the existence of God or that his words are just written old book and should not be to followed...😉😉😉😉😉
Its insane how Christians don't understand that if they just loved and accepted everyone as the Lord tell them to, the youth probably wouldn't stray so far from religion.
Never use religion to justify your hate, love equally. Yes i am gay but i am not criminal, yes i am gay but i am law abiding person, yes i am gay and i strongly believed in God, yes i am gay and i deserve to love and to be loved.
I too am a minister & through the patience and love of my gay brother I have also had a change and better standing of unconditional love. Much respect & love!
Your father is extremely brave and you should be proud of him. You also should be proud of yourself. You helped him "come out" of the bigot closet. That's just as hard as the closet you came out. Your father loves you and that's the best. He made a huge mistake but I truly hope you all have forgiven and only love remains
@@armymanssg508 + Hahaha....and thanks for demonstrating what a hate sponge sounds like. Everyone sins....so you just go right ahead and cast that first stone....why don't ya.
@@armymanssg508 + I find it interesting and troubling all at the same time that you start out every comment taunting with 'Hahahaha'. You profess to be a Christian, as am I, however you know nothing else about me or my beliefs...you only assume what they are. I try to live my life by examples in the Bible, being cautious not to judge or hold people in disregard, but instead try to love and help everyone like Jesus did. You on the other hand choose to weaponize the Bible and cut down/condemn anyone 'unworthy' of your beliefs and knowledge. Not many people would be interested in that kind of Christianity filled with hate sponges who judge and condemn. Go back and read your responses and see who exhibits hatred and intolerance for others. God didn't give us the Bible to bully people with and beat them over the head with. You need to do some MAJOR introspection...if you're even capable of it.
@@armymanssg508 + Once again, you know absolutely nothing about me or my beliefs...you only assume...and by so doing, you make yourself look pathetic. I believe that judgment is reserved for God, and God only. All you have done in your rants here is condemn and spread hate. Jesus would be proud? When you point at someone and tell them they're 'sinful', there's three fingers pointing back at you. Perhaps you feel that you're above the rest of us and thus confidently condemn and pass judgment. Introducing people to the word and letting the HOLY SPIRIT lay convictions on one's heart is what the Bible tells us to do. You're a sad example of what being Christian is. Your actions have no doubt repelled more people from Christianity than it has attracted. Or perhaps that's the goal.
Hahahh what you fail to see is that God has already judged and condemned same-gender sex Rom 1;25-28, 1 Cor 11:9, 1 Cor 6:9-11, Jude 7;10, and Rev 21:8-10, the people that repelled are the ones that have agreed with your evil attempt to abolish God's laws against you and are on the same boat to hell as you are Rom 1:32 is clear about that as well, I never said I was above anyone I've always said I am a sinner just like you I just exclude any particular one like you, people, have done then try to force others to agree with me. My goal is to inform you and those like you those who agree with you that you have blasphemed the Holy Spirit of God by declaring his loving words of warning against homosexuality/LGBTQP+ is hate speech and that Mark 3;28-30 is very clear that you cannot be saved for doing that My goal is to give you that warning as God said to do in Eze 3;18, Eph 5:11 and I don't have to care how you feel about it you are the one defiling Christianity by declaring you can commit your disgusting, unnatural, and wicked Practice in the name of God, but you are nothing but a LYING, HYPOCRITE, SODOMITE. Giving someone a warning is not judging them you just hate to hear the warning, put down your foul half-truth queen James nonsense you only confirm 1 Tim 4:3, They will not tolerate sound doctrine and gather around them a multitude of teachers to tell them what they want to hear.
@@armymanssg508 + Once again, you assume that you know everything about me...which you clearly do not, but of course you forge ahead declaring who will go to hell, who will be saved, and who will not.....you certainly appear to believe you're above everyone else. All your rants towards me have been completely off base. You epitomize the very idea of the judgmental, hate-filled 'Christian' that people are repelled by. Your witness is shameful, and God will judge you by it.
SO BEAUTIFUL!!! This is what being a Christian is all about!!! What an TRUE CHRISTIAN, INCREDIBLE FATHER, AND ROLE MODEL for us all!!!❤️❤️❤️LOVE IS LOVE!!!
I love you so much son that I will simply appease your conscience and pretend I don't care that your going to hell for eternity on judgment day ... What a dad ..NOT!
I am so proud of you, Matthew, for standing with courage in spite of the hardship. This video really moved me, sir, and I greatly appreciate this share. I am an agnostic atheist, but your dad has shown so much love to you in this loving and caring response. Kudos to you and your dad!
@@armymanssg508 + Wow....what is wrong with you? You need serious help. You're getting sick joy out of taunting people with scripture? Jesus would be so proud?
Unconditional love is just that...unconditional. Matthew, you're very brave, very kind, very loving. I'm beside you 100%. Your dad?? Wonderful!! I'm so proud of him accepting you and who you are. All my love.
@@armymanssg508 What a horrible thing to say. I know you are going against God saying you'd want your own flesh and bones to die. You will surely parish in Hell. You hateful human being. LOVE IS LOVE, BITCH.
So glad that your father loved you unconditionally for who you are !!!!!!!!!!! This was a true love posting for father and son as well as for the son's life partner. God bless you all !!!!!! Sincerely, Robert June 8, 2020.
This is inspirational, and its great to see this dad, who at first was bigoted in his views and told his gay son that he couldn't live with them any more, was able to stand up in front of a room full of people and basically say he was wrong to be thinking like that and that being gay doesn't change who you are, it makes you who you are. This made me realise that I was so very lucky when I came out at 16 to my family and it was as if nothing had changed, they didn't treat me any different and they still love me.
ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING. SOME THINGS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE IN OUR SOCIETY. PUT AN END TO THIS DESPICABLE PRACTICE. SOMEONE PLEASE TELL THAT LADY TO STOP FILMING IN PORTRAIT MODE.
What a wonderfully brave father and son. To come out to a parent you know will judge you. And to question why you judge the way you do. Takes some serious guts to that. I hope this helps people be more open minded.
Some people have it really rough telling their parents they’re gay. I told my parents years and years ago by inviting them to Gay Pride to meet my boyfriend. They were great about it. Totally unexpected.
Damn, this really hit home! Being bisexual and having a deacon for a father, I can definitely relate!! Its hard, and I cant say how things will turn our for me and my dad when I make it official to him, but I just hope and pray your story will inspire him and create a turn of heart as well!!! Keep strong, Matthew Lynn! What an inspiration!
It's never too late to be what you might have been!! I don't know you at all but I could not be more proud of you... you are as courageous as your son... thank you for looking inside yourself and just like Christ, you are walking the walk that makes others want to emulate!!
Hahaha he only did it once which was all that was needed, he quoted God from Gen 2;22-24 in Matt 19:3-5, you can come up with all the lies, subversion, and propaganda you want but the fact is God condemns homosexuality/same-gender sex...You foul half-truth queens James nonsense means nothing to me, you, people, leave out every verse that condemns homosexuality/same-gender sex in your attempt to justify your lie... The love of Jesus preached separation from sin same-gender sex is clearly depicted as a sin Lev 18:22, 20;13, Rom 1;25-28, 1 Cor 11:9-11, 1 Cor 6:9-11, and Rev 21:8-10 you, people, always try to twist his words to fit you lie.. Matt 10;34 Jesus said, Do not think I have come to bring peace, I did not come to bring peace but a sword (cutaway, separate) you need to stop leaving out the verses that condemn homosexuality, take the scales from your eyes and read every verse in the Bible, not just the ones you want to hear 2 Tim 3;4. I have read the entire KJV Bible and I have read the books of Adam and Eve, the books of Enoch, the Book of Jubilee, and the Apocalypse of Peter although they were not added to the canon none of them condemn homosexuality/same-gender sex, however, the book of Enoch says these books will begin to surface as a sign of the coming of the Lord. Your words show how flawed you are, they show your false prophet attempt to undo what God has put together MALE and FEMALE, MAN and WIFE, FATHER and MOTHER, same-gender sex was never God's intent you, people, practice the act on your own volition and demand others agree with your open defiance, you are the ones hateful of God laws against your act and declare yourselves righteous...Your foolish subversion doesn't work on me....😉😉😉😉😉😉
Hahahh you are so lost, you'd better stop fooling yourself sin does separate from God, Isaiah 59:2 but your iniquities have separated you from God;...There many verses that say the same look them up...Jesus did speak against the sin of same-gender sex when he quoted God from Gen 2;22-24 in Matt 19:3-5 Do you not remember he who created them made them MALE and FEMALE, for this reason, a MAN shall leave his FATHER and MOTHER to be with his WIFE. Religion is man-made it is corrupt and imperfect because we are but the word of God is perfect it doesn't need religion it's just the simple truth which you hate because it condemns same-gender sex You are the bigot you hate God's law against same-gender sex and those who accept it you have no idea of what love is nor of what love did for you...😉😉😉😉
@@armymanssg508 You might like to look at Dr Wil Gafney's commentary on Gen.2:18-24 at www.workingpreacher.org /preaching.aspx?commentary_id=2537. Open your mind to other possible interpretations of biblical texts. The translations from ancient Hebrew/Aramaic were not always exact. And please don't reply to this attempt to broaden and clarify the interpretation by calling me "a bigot who hates God's law" or a "foul half-truth queen". The subject matter deserves better treatment than abuse.
Just watched this truly magnificent film. I'm not one to cry and being a Brit, crying is frowned upon but what truly courageous men you are. I too was thrown out but was never welcomed back. I hope you both have a great life with lots of happiness, laughter and surprises.
mad respect for your father, he came to terms against his religious beliefs that you are his son and he'll love you no matter what, in my opinion he became a real man after that
I’m in tears - I don’t even know if my father knew I am gay, we never talked about it. He was always stand-offish with everyone. I’m sure he wouldn’t have done what this southern Baptist minister did with his loved son. His loss.
I commend you sir for this, it is true true religion we do not judge the person but the act itself. But then as Jesus said "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone". "For judgement is mine sayeth the Lord".. It raised a tear in the corner of my eye for sure. Thank you
Congratulations! So beautiful and sensitive. My parents and my hole family had also suffered when i came out 17 years ago. It was difficult for me and for them. I'm 53 now, and spent 36 years of my life, trying not to go against my catholic believes and hiding myself miserably. But trust me, Jesus himself made me see that, our suprem Father, had made me as a gay men Himself, although society in general didn't think so. Every night i usually prayed asking Jesus to make me forget my thoughts and fellings about sexual attraction for man, till i felt very clearly that he (Jesus) was telling me, there was nothing wrong about been gay. I will never be able to prove what happened, but i don't need to, because peace came to my heart with Jesus tenderness and love. That made me face all i had to face with courage, to come out, living in the northeast of Brazil, surrounded by homofobia. Jesus is so real and present in our lives. He is the good shepherd and never gives up anyone of his sheeps. He talks to us, but not with words, it's something deeper, respectful and soft, that's why most of the time, we doubt his presence.But here and there, he express himself someway that only the one who needs to hear him, can be very very sure it's him, undeniably. Peace and love, for every heart with good will 🙌
Thankfully this was shared. The friends I had in the Charismatic Church actually just stopped associating with me. That’s on them. Of course I forgive, I, as a gay man I am so grateful to my Grandmother. She taught me Jesus love. I was secure and totally sold out as a pre-teen for Jesus. Then one passage in Leviticus was used as a tool of Spiritual oppression.. I caved to a closet until 45. 2 failed marriages was a sad remnant of bowing to mans idea and not what Jesus placed there when I was younger. I escaped addiction that I used to numb the lies and pain. A pastor at your age see’s coming grandkids and by golly, genetically, one may have a gay child. Proud of You!
Such a touching video! I am so happy for you as a person who came out as gay late in my life & I too am now beginning to know what unconditional love really is!
Very moving and powerful. The minister admits to being “raised a bigot” but he demonstrated that he has thought a lot about his gay son and realized that he doesn’t have to live with hate or disgust. Love is what it’s all about!
Your father had great courage to "come out," claiming, perhaps, his "once was lost, but now I'm found" grace. As a Christian theologian, I wish more people of faith, who may be quick to judge people of a different stripe, would take heart by your father's extraordinary example.
This made me cry so hard. I would never ever have this type of support of being gay. I couldn't even imagine my father saying things like this. This family is so beautiful and you are a family to example from
What an incredible father. He is preaching what Jesus has said throughout eternity.....love and accept everyone, God's love has no boundaries. His son is a lucky man.
I love everything about this! I'm so glad some have the strength to admit when they're wrong. This made me smile and cry at the same time. I raise a bisexual daughter in Georgia, and for awhile after moving here, she was scared to tell anybody because they hold their beliefs higher than anything else. I'm an atheist, and I'm by far not perfect, we all have our flaws in our way of thinking. Sometimes time is what brings understanding to what's truly important. I commend this man and I'm so happy to hear this father son relationship mended before it was totally broken ❤️ Though it's really late, congrats to the couple ❤️
Being the son of a southern baptist minister who is member of the board of pastors for the southern baptist convention and associate of the Rev. Billy Graham this was my experience when I came out to my Dad several years ago. Unfortunately I cannot say that my parents came to any kind of acceptance of me or who I am. I miss my Mom and Dad they dont speak to me anymore and have totally disowned me. So I am happy for the guy in this video and wish my coming out was similar.
notafan not Wow, I’m sorry to hear what you went through with your parents. It should not be like this in the 21st. century....your parents don’t deserve you. I hope you gain the strength to be happy without them x
I am so glad this gentleman turned around and realized he needed to unconditionally love his son. Too many people let old homophobic myths lead them to a lack of love. They kicked him out. That reminds me of when a gay male friend of mine in college came out to his Christian parents, brother, and family and at 18 was thrown out. We took him in and made him part of our family but of course are Atheists and I wasn't raised a bigot and my parents had gay friends. This is lovely!
Being a Christian I am always taken back by so called Christians coming on these sights and condemning people for being who they are. Being gay is no more of a choice then you having a choice of your skin color, the color of your eyes, being born male or female or the color of your hair. I mean the Bible was written by man as God didn't come down and sit and write it. The one I would listen to would be Jesus who was on this planet for 32 years and never said a word about being gay but as Christians you should know that He preached love and not judging others. To do otherwise is not being a true Christian in Jesus eyes.
Theodore Hill Yes, I am a Christian but the difference between you and me is the fact I don't hate nor do I read the Bible and take ever word as the truth. I mean if you believe every word of it then maybe you should practice it as in where it say's that if your neighbor works on the Sabbath he or she should be put to death. Sad that you get hate for others while reading your Bible and shame that you don't really understand the love that the Bible preaches. Just because I don't believe as you do you have to resort in calling names. Just maybe you should sit down and read the Bible and actually understand what it says.
Ignore him, he's proven to be a hateful bigot. I do most definitely agree with all of what you just said. Just because we believe in Christianity a different way, we get called out for not being a "true" Christian, whatever that is. And frankly, I would find it offensive that he's pretty much saying Gays rape children and abuse their lovers, or cheat on them (it's a fairly common stereotype). But reading his past comments, I'm not going to worry about getting offended, because that just gives him a reaction. We all know what bullies like, a reaction.
Theodore Hill If your are a Christian (which I doubt you are especially in God's eyes) as you are judgmental and hateful which is far from being a Christian. If you are such a Bible thumper who believes everything it says then you better go back and read where it says if your neighbor works on the Sabbath (which is a Saturday which I doubt you knew) then you should put him/her to death and if your child strikes you then that child should be put to death and on and on but you ignore them. If I were you I would get to know the real Jesus and stop being a bigot as it makes you look ignorant. You will be judged some day for your hate.
***** Then I feel sorry for you if you take every word in the Bible as truth. I am a Christian and have a personal relationship with God but I don't need any bigoted preacher telling me what I have or not have to believe. I mean if you believe everything the Bible say's then when was the last time you went out and stoned to death someone working on the Sabbath and we can go on and on with some of the stupid things the Bible say's. Don't forget that it was transcribed by mortal man and I doubt very much if God told them what to write and how to write it. Now to take this gay thing---you tell me in the Bible where Jesus even mentioned it during His 32 years on earth or are you going to tell me what my local preacher told me before I threw his butt out the door. He said and I quote " Jesus never said anything or mentioned gays because he didn't have time" With that stupid comment he was told to take a hike. What I do find with a lot of self righteous Christians is that it is their way or your going to Hell. I don't believe that for a second. I believe God made gay people as well as straight people and to say their is a choice is pure B.S. No more of a choice then you had a choice of being white, black or brown, or had a choice of the color of your eyes or a choice of being born male or female. It is that simple and for hateful bigots not to see that then they are the one's with a problem.
Love your one children unconditional, you never now what can happen too them,LIFE is short and not have price, GREAT speech that how dad supposed too be,AMEN
I m not sure how I landed in this video ... especially tonight I was talking to my roommate who is gay and believes in God, but he's got this struggle to tell his parents and with this internal fight of dealing with what he was taught in church during his adolescence and his natural attraction to men. I really want to help him, I believe in a God who is loving and caring, and accepts you the way you are. Where can I get some information to read and get prepared to support him? Matthew, your story is amazing, I wish the same for my friend. Thank you for sharing it.
It takes a strong man to look at himself and admit he is wrong and it takes a strong son to forgive his father while he works it out within himself...well done to both of them.
I love this! Jesus loves everyone. There are no accidents. You are now raised to the next level. God bless you and thank you for sharing. If you can change one person's views on accepting people, you are a success.
I'm sure this was an uncomfortable speech for everybody.But it showed truth,acceptance,love and the road it took to get there and at the end of the day that father supports and loves his son.That's all that matters to me.
Marceline Asobo Telling us to repent isn’t going to achieve anything. We heard this over and over before. Being gay is not a choice. Have your beliefs, and leave us alone.
"As a Christian" we should be accepting of all people. Race, religion, nationality, language, even sexual orientation should never be a stumbling block in life. For GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD (not just the straights), THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON. Our salvation is not determined by our being straight, but by our faith, our forgiveness of those who do unto us not as we would want. "As a Christian," we are to judge NOT least we be judged. We are to love our enemies. We are to love one another. We are to deny the hater of this world. This Dad is growing in faith. Denomination doesn't make him a good Dad, a good Deacon, a good example - acceptance does, love does, faithfulness does, forgiveness does.
+Local Guy I see the point you're making but given his whole belief system (i.e. coping-with-life mechanism) has been underscored by received homophobic tenets; you have to give the guy credit for coming as far as he has.
The world would be much understandble when you don't only see Jesus Christ as your teacher, but more important is to see all people in your lifetime as teachers.
See that.....that right there, is a real man. Acceptance doesn't come naturally...not when one is working against a lifetime of being wired otherwise...but to come out like this in support of his son regardless of the status quo......man, the hits the heart! Much love and and more power to you!!
Now this is what Christian love is all about. It's good to see a fundamentalist Chistian who has opened his eyes and seen the light. God bless him and God bless his son.
You never hear this side. It's always full acceptance or non at all. Never heard someone saying "I was wrong". It takes a great person to stand up and admit that. To show vulnerability and leave the pride beside you.
This just gives me more confidence that our world changes for the best. I was licensed as a minister through a Southern Baptist Church decades ago. The Senior Pastor KNEW who I was, total BI. My wife NEVER held it against me. Love this feature.
Ive been a christian all my life, traveled the country been to countless churches. Not a single one spoke out about gays. Christianity loves everyone - we are all brothers and sisters in christ. Folks who use their religion to justify their bigotry is doing just that - being cowards. Bless this man for telling the truth and seeing how he was raised.
wow, I thought I had it hard because I was a Baptist and southern but.your dad is a deacon, and he accepted you. not at first but after a while. this made me happy
Massive respect for this man. He's trying, and it shows the power of love, in the least-cheesy way possible. Almost tearing up a bit.
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@@armymanssg508 Get the HELL out of here. God loves everyone. He has NO hate. I am a Christian girl at the age of 13, and I am GAY. I treat everyone equally. How dare you say those evil words and have hate. It is what it is: Love IS Love, and will always be Love. No matter whom you feel that emotion for. Now grab your bad attitude, church shoes, and your hate then get OUT of here. I'm more mature then most adults when it comes to certain topics.
Haahh you are a HYPOCRITE God loves everyone but hates the sin in us that is confirmed Rom 3;23, and Rm 6;23, he made them MALE and FEMALE, MAN and WIFE, FATHER and MOTHER and only blessed and sanctioned them in heaven which is written Gen 2;18, Gen 2;22-24, 1 Cor 11:9, confirmed by Jesus in Matt 19;3-5.
The consequences for same-gender sex and marriage are written in Lev 18;22, 20;13, Jude 7;1-10, Rom 1;24-32, 1 Cor 6:9-11 and Rev 21:8-10, you have no idea of what the 'HELL" your talking about and you are in no way one more mature than an adult you have no idea of what love is not of what did for us.
You are just STUPID enough to think your opinion is above God's law....😉😉😉😉😉
Idiot
ARMYMAN SSG Youre belives dont stand higher than any other belives. There isnt one true religion or belive, if you were raised very strictly as a buddhist you would probably say that buddhism is the only true religion. Dont think so highly of your self and dont talk about people not knowing love when youre the one spreading negativity and hate even tho christianity is about spreading love. I know youre gonna read through half of this comment and allready judge me as a lower person than you because i dont share your belives and because i have a different lifestyle than you. And people having a different lifestyle than you is so hard for you to understand, you have to use your religion as an excuse why only your way of life is the right one.
"As a Christian..."
"...I was raised a bigot."
This man is courageous in this admission. I wish more people could be like this.
he said his hatred towards homosexuals had NOTHING to do with his faith in Jesus and that his hatred was due to being raised a bigot. Christians are not taught to be bigots they are taught to love God and love all people christians and none christians alike and hate sin because it hurts mankind and leads people to hell.
Promise Smithee thats what his comment is saying... hes admitting that being a christian, he chose to be bigot which he knew was not the right decision
Make-Make Though not all Christians are raised to be bigots.
Limbos Vi I know this. There are variations within Christianity, some of which interpret the Bible and the teachings of Christ as parables and metaphors, and others who take the book as the literal word of God...it is the latter group which frightens me. I've read too much of the Bible for comfort. That's what made me an atheist. If one were to take those words as actual commandments from a supernatural deity with the power to give eternal life (after death) or eternal life (in a glorious sky-home called heaven), then it's scary what that supernatural deity requires of his followers.
Make-Make That is very true and as a Christian it gives me comfort to know there are atheist that understand this and see both sides of the coin. I do take the Bible literally, sometimes it's a verse within the Bible within the passage, sometimes it's the message as a whole I take literally within that verse in context. The tricky part (or not depending on whether you see Jesus as God or not) is that for Christians (who believe in Jesus as God) the Old Covenant (you know all the old laws found in the Old Testament aka The Law) was fulfilled by the coming of Jesus Christ hence establishing the New Covenant of Grace. You can find many examples of Jesus breaking the Law in the New Testament. So even for Christians it's ridiculous to grab verses from the Old Covenant and just try to apply them to today's world, without first passing them thru the filter of the New Covenant, even some verses in the New Testament because of their cultural and historical context when they were written. Anyways I can't speak for every Christian out there but some do chose to hate rather than love, it's unfortunate but it is the sad truth.
This is what you call a real father. A true man who saw past the bigotry and grew to love his son more than the fear of society or religion.
*who's cares but uglisa leave blackpink*
Oscardaone....
Hypocrisy should never be confused....The father rejects God for the love of his son.
Shame on you....
@@victoryinchrist8594 shame on you for being a stereotypical, judgemental fool.
Unlike this man you’ll never have the strength to see through your bigotry.
@@Charlie-bh3yk
Unlike you Charlie I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL 📖 OF CHRIST.......
Tell it to Jesus Christ Charlie when their SCREAMING IN HELL 🔥.....
JOHN 📖 CHAPTER 14 verse 15..
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If ye love me, keep my commandments.
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Matthew 📖 Chapter 10 verse 37...And...38
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He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me ; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me, is not worthy of me.
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And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
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ROMANS 📖 CHAPTER 1 VERSE 16....
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ ; for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth ; to the Jew first and also the Greek.
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Hey Charlie....
Thank 😊 You !
Matthew 📖 Chapter 5 verses 11 and 12....
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2 THESSALONIANS 📖 CHAPTER 2 verses 7 thru 17....
Oscardaone....Better look 👇 below and see my reply to Charlie's based on the WORD OF TRUTH 📖....
This is a guy who came out of his comfort zone and took distance from his upbringing and hateful attitude towards his gay son. I admire him for looking into his own heart and question his own actions over some scripture written in the Bible.
G Spider Hell does not exist you know but when im already here heaven,god,angels and all that other crap doesn't exist.
And yes even if Jesus died for us all it would of not changed a thing in todays world.
G Spider i hate you stupid ass
Only God decides who goes to Hell
Wise words . Groetjes uit zwolle
Marcus NL: A parent's love for their child, should take precedence over their prejudices. How can it be so common for parents to kick their own child out of their lives because of whom they love? I don't get it. But this man, he is a definite role model. I love this! Your comment was great. 💞
This warms my heart. I was kicked out of my church 35 years ago, for being a lesbian. The rejection was devastating to me. I even tried to take my life over it, but God had other plans for me. Seeing this video brought it all back to me. When I left, Jesus was all I had left, I know in my heart that he never abandoned me. I have not attended services since then and probably never will. I follow Christ's teachings, and his words in the bible are the only words I pay any attention to. God bless this father for following his heart and not abandoning his son. It is encouraging to see some Christians being courageous enough to take steps, however small, to heal the wounds that divide us. So, I pray that all of you receive all the goodness and love that life can offer, and may God bless you, each and every day of your life.
You found the truth, and you're living it. It doesn't get better than that. Xx
Sorry you went through that.
I have so much damn respect for gay Christians that still serve God despite the horrible treatment from his “representatives”!
There is a supportive church family somewhere that could use your insight. Have you ever visited a more open-minded church, like Episcopal, Presbyterian Church USA, ELCA ..? It's a big tent.
@eminem2996this comment is the peak of human idiocy
❌ @eminem2996
Thank you! It hasn't been an easy road but I'm glad to have gotten where I am. I'm lucky.
Well i applaud you on how well youre handling your life now
Im wishing you the best :)
***** He's very lucky that he is not you.
***** You cant, and won't convince anyone because you are not speaking the truth.
***** But your truth is not my truth.
***** Then why did you warn me that "when the time comes I will know?"
This is how christians should be
this is how everyone should be
+RANDOMLETTERS1111 I disagree, most Christians have lost their spine.
***** Opposed to whom?
女儿情 Sane people aka atheists.
***** Is this the "I'm smart you're dumb argument"?
"I'm not gonna bang scripture over someone's head before I love them."
Fantastic quote.
"folks, I was raised a bigot." just WOW
Hahaha, your opinion is above God's law?....😉😉😉😉
Jan Wright why would god laws justify hate?
Hahaha he doesn't that's what you did when you declared his loving word's of warning against same-gender sex as hate speech, you are the one that hates his law against same-gender sex and justify that hate by denying the existence of God or that his words are just written old book and should not be to followed...😉😉😉😉😉
@@armymanssg508 you sound stupid
ARMYMAN SSG just say you’re homophobic and shut up.
I am not a religious person by any means but I respect the living s*** out of this man and have such an appreciation for his honesty and his humanism
Its insane how Christians don't understand that if they just loved and accepted everyone as the Lord tell them to, the youth probably wouldn't stray so far from religion.
A beautiful speech by a genuine human being. I applaud you sir for your son and focusing on what’s important - love
Never use religion to justify your hate, love equally. Yes i am gay but i am not criminal, yes i am gay but i am law abiding person, yes i am gay and i strongly believed in God, yes i am gay and i deserve to love and to be loved.
And you are!!
being law abiding is generally bad but it depends on the country
I too am a minister & through the patience and love of my gay brother I have also had a change and better standing of unconditional love. Much respect & love!
You’re a good man
@@venus8368 And a good Christian.
Your father is extremely brave and you should be proud of him. You also should be proud of yourself. You helped him "come out" of the bigot closet. That's just as hard as the closet you came out.
Your father loves you and that's the best. He made a huge mistake but I truly hope you all have forgiven and only love remains
@@armymanssg508 + Hahaha....and thanks for demonstrating what a hate sponge sounds like. Everyone sins....so you just go right ahead and cast that first stone....why don't ya.
@@armymanssg508 + I find it interesting and troubling all at the same time that you start out every comment taunting with 'Hahahaha'. You profess to be a Christian, as am I, however you know nothing else about me or my beliefs...you only assume what they are. I try to live my life by examples in the Bible, being cautious not to judge or hold people in disregard, but instead try to love and help everyone like Jesus did. You on the other hand choose to weaponize the Bible and cut down/condemn anyone 'unworthy' of your beliefs and knowledge. Not many people would be interested in that kind of Christianity filled with hate sponges who judge and condemn. Go back and read your responses and see who exhibits hatred and intolerance for others. God didn't give us the Bible to bully people with and beat them over the head with. You need to do some MAJOR introspection...if you're even capable of it.
@@armymanssg508 + Once again, you know absolutely nothing about me or my beliefs...you only assume...and by so doing, you make yourself look pathetic. I believe that judgment is reserved for God, and God only. All you have done in your rants here is condemn and spread hate. Jesus would be proud? When you point at someone and tell them they're 'sinful', there's three fingers pointing back at you. Perhaps you feel that you're above the rest of us and thus confidently condemn and pass judgment. Introducing people to the word and letting the HOLY SPIRIT lay convictions on one's heart is what the Bible tells us to do. You're a sad example of what being Christian is. Your actions have no doubt repelled more people from Christianity than it has attracted. Or perhaps that's the goal.
Hahahh what you fail to see is that God has already judged and condemned same-gender sex Rom 1;25-28, 1 Cor 11:9, 1 Cor 6:9-11, Jude 7;10, and Rev 21:8-10, the people that repelled are the ones that have agreed with your evil attempt to abolish God's laws against you and are on the same boat to hell as you are Rom 1:32 is clear about that as well, I never said I was above anyone I've always said I am a sinner just like you I just exclude any particular one like you, people, have done then try to force others to agree with me.
My goal is to inform you and those like you those who agree with you that you have blasphemed the Holy Spirit of God by declaring his loving words of warning against homosexuality/LGBTQP+ is hate speech and that Mark 3;28-30 is very clear that you cannot be saved for doing that
My goal is to give you that warning as God said to do in Eze 3;18, Eph 5:11 and I don't have to care how you feel about it you are the one defiling Christianity by declaring you can commit your disgusting, unnatural, and wicked Practice in the name of God, but you are nothing but a LYING, HYPOCRITE, SODOMITE.
Giving someone a warning is not judging them you just hate to hear the warning, put down your foul half-truth queen James nonsense you only confirm 1 Tim 4:3, They will not tolerate sound doctrine and gather around them a multitude of teachers to tell them what they want to hear.
@@armymanssg508 + Once again, you assume that you know everything about me...which you clearly do not, but of course you forge ahead declaring who will go to hell, who will be saved, and who will not.....you certainly appear to believe you're above everyone else. All your rants towards me have been completely off base. You epitomize the very idea of the judgmental, hate-filled 'Christian' that people are repelled by. Your witness is shameful, and God will judge you by it.
Very touching. I also clapped at the end of the video.
SO BEAUTIFUL!!! This is what being a Christian is all about!!! What an TRUE CHRISTIAN, INCREDIBLE FATHER, AND ROLE MODEL for us all!!!❤️❤️❤️LOVE IS LOVE!!!
Wow, this is a true, loving Christian father.
"We are good about the sin thing but not about the love thing." What a wonderful man!
I love you so much son that I will simply appease your conscience and pretend I don't care that your going to hell for eternity on judgment day ... What a dad ..NOT!
That kinda says it all.
@@e2sguy Bigotry personified. Damn a man for loving his son. Is that what religion is all about?
Very glad that the father found Love in his heart, instead of violence and bigotry.. nice example for parents!
I am so proud of you, Matthew, for standing with courage in spite of the hardship. This video really moved me, sir, and I greatly appreciate this share. I am an agnostic atheist, but your dad has shown so much love to you in this loving and caring response. Kudos to you and your dad!
An agnostic atheist??? What is that? Is that like a dog-cat?
@@b.leeannspringer8015 Keep displaying that lack of education Bud!
Matthew, thank you for sharing this clip. I'm in tears. This gives me hope for my relationship with my mom.
"I'm not gonna bang scripture to someone else's head before I love them..."
Frodo Sings I was scrolling through comments with this up and I read this just as he said it lol
^ fucking same
The father is a great man.
Hahaha if you love them you would I guess you haven't read Eze 3;18 Huh....😉😉😉😉
@@armymanssg508 + Wow....what is wrong with you? You need serious help. You're getting sick joy out of taunting people with scripture? Jesus would be so proud?
It sounds like your father has learnt a lot about unconditional love and compassion. Well done for your bravery and for being a great teacher.
Unconditional love is just that...unconditional. Matthew, you're very brave, very kind, very loving. I'm beside you 100%. Your dad?? Wonderful!! I'm so proud of him accepting you and who you are. All my love.
@@armymanssg508 What a horrible thing to say. I know you are going against God saying you'd want your own flesh and bones to die. You will surely parish in Hell. You hateful human being. LOVE IS LOVE, BITCH.
So glad that your father loved you unconditionally for who you are !!!!!!!!!!! This was a true love posting for father and son as well as
for the son's life partner. God bless you all !!!!!! Sincerely, Robert June 8, 2020.
This is inspirational, and its great to see this dad, who at first was bigoted in his views and told his gay son that he couldn't live with them any more, was able to stand up in front of a room full of people and basically say he was wrong to be thinking like that and that being gay doesn't change who you are, it makes you who you are. This made me realise that I was so very lucky when I came out at 16 to my family and it was as if nothing had changed, they didn't treat me any different and they still love me.
As a christian and a parent, I strive to grow as well as this man. Loving kindness, that's all kids need to discover themselves.
Congrats, Matt! This is an awesome video that will help change many, many, lives. Very proud of you and support you my friend! Best!
ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING. SOME THINGS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE IN OUR SOCIETY. PUT AN END TO THIS DESPICABLE PRACTICE. SOMEONE PLEASE TELL THAT LADY TO STOP FILMING IN PORTRAIT MODE.
cassidy slusher lol
cassidy slusher Ha! You got me ;)
cassidy slusher Hahahahahahahaha YES!
cassidy slusher hahaha! You had me going there... lol.
cassidy slusher yeah, i guess you and your beliefs should guide everyone's habits. lol. looking at you its no wonder guys are gay
What a wonderfully brave father and son. To come out to a parent you know will judge you. And to question why you judge the way you do. Takes some serious guts to that. I hope this helps people be more open minded.
Reminds me of my dad and me, except i came out after i went to study in another city. Its good to see that in most cases love wins over hate.
I love your name. Haha. Huggz to you
Some people have it really rough telling their parents they’re gay. I told my parents years and years ago by inviting them to Gay Pride to meet my boyfriend. They were great about it. Totally unexpected.
Very beautiful sharing. I can see how much he struggled with this. It is so beautiful that he could share this and come to this conclusion.
Damn, this really hit home! Being bisexual and having a deacon for a father, I can definitely relate!! Its hard, and I cant say how things will turn our for me and my dad when I make it official to him, but I just hope and pray your story will inspire him and create a turn of heart as well!!! Keep strong, Matthew Lynn! What an inspiration!
What a great man and father. I can't stop crying. How I wish my dad could have been just a tiny bit like this!!
Wao!!!
The way that boy ran to his dad makes my heart melt, that's probably ALL he ever wanted to hear and his dad did it!
this is so powerful, most people in the church are not this caring. you are so lucky and bless to have such a wonderful father
It's never too late to be what you might have been!! I don't know you at all but I could not be more proud of you... you are as courageous as your son... thank you for looking inside yourself and just like Christ, you are walking the walk that makes others want to emulate!!
this is beautiful.....love will always win couse there is nothing in the universe more powerful than love!!
well said.. i wish more people thought this way ..i hate all this silly griping!
This was simply amazing and so moving. Thank you.
How about that ! A REAL CHRISTIAN ! A REAL FATHER ! "THIS " IS GOD'S WILL ! GOD BLESS YOU SIR.....
Hahaha he only did it once which was all that was needed, he quoted God from Gen 2;22-24 in Matt 19:3-5, you can come up with all the lies, subversion, and propaganda you want but the fact is God condemns homosexuality/same-gender sex...You foul half-truth queens James nonsense means nothing to me, you, people, leave out every verse that condemns homosexuality/same-gender sex in your attempt to justify your lie... The love of Jesus preached separation from sin same-gender sex is clearly depicted as a sin Lev 18:22, 20;13, Rom 1;25-28, 1 Cor 11:9-11, 1 Cor 6:9-11, and Rev 21:8-10 you, people, always try to twist his words to fit you lie..
Matt 10;34 Jesus said, Do not think I have come to bring peace, I did not come to bring peace but a sword (cutaway, separate) you need to stop leaving out the verses that condemn homosexuality, take the scales from your eyes and read every verse in the Bible, not just the ones you want to hear 2 Tim 3;4.
I have read the entire KJV Bible and I have read the books of Adam and Eve, the books of Enoch, the Book of Jubilee, and the Apocalypse of Peter although they were not added to the canon none of them condemn homosexuality/same-gender sex, however, the book of Enoch says these books will begin to surface as a sign of the coming of the Lord.
Your words show how flawed you are, they show your false prophet attempt to undo what God has put together MALE and FEMALE, MAN and WIFE, FATHER and MOTHER, same-gender sex was never God's intent you, people, practice the act on your own volition and demand others agree with your open defiance, you are the ones hateful of God laws against your act and declare yourselves righteous...Your foolish subversion doesn't work on me....😉😉😉😉😉😉
nothing can seperate you from Gods love. religion isnt Christ like. but Jesus loves you bigots any way.
Hahahh you are so lost, you'd better stop fooling yourself sin does separate from God, Isaiah 59:2 but your iniquities have separated you from God;...There many verses that say the same look them up...Jesus did speak against the sin of same-gender sex when he quoted God from Gen 2;22-24 in Matt 19:3-5 Do you not remember he who created them made them MALE and FEMALE, for this reason, a MAN shall leave his FATHER and MOTHER to be with his WIFE.
Religion is man-made it is corrupt and imperfect because we are but the word of God is perfect it doesn't need religion it's just the simple truth which you hate because it condemns same-gender sex
You are the bigot you hate God's law against same-gender sex and those who accept it you have no idea of what love is nor of what love did for you...😉😉😉😉
@@armymanssg508 You might like to look at Dr Wil Gafney's commentary on Gen.2:18-24 at www.workingpreacher.org
/preaching.aspx?commentary_id=2537. Open your mind to other possible interpretations of biblical texts. The translations from ancient Hebrew/Aramaic were not always exact.
And please don't reply to this attempt to broaden and clarify the interpretation by calling me "a bigot who hates God's law" or a "foul half-truth queen". The subject matter deserves better treatment than abuse.
Hahahah finally someone's got it right!!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Just watched this truly magnificent film. I'm not one to cry and being a Brit, crying is frowned upon but what truly courageous men you are.
I too was thrown out but was never welcomed back.
I hope you both have a great life with lots of happiness, laughter and surprises.
mad respect for your father, he came to terms against his religious beliefs that you are his son and he'll love you no matter what, in my opinion he became a real man after that
Actually find this video truely heartfelt, It takes a brave man to step up the way you did. Great start to the both of you & your son...bravo
wow it's great to hear this coming from a devoted Christian father. fantastic!
I’m in tears - I don’t even know if my father knew I am gay, we never talked about it. He was always stand-offish with everyone. I’m sure he wouldn’t have done what this southern Baptist minister did with his loved son. His loss.
I commend you sir for this, it is true true religion we do not judge the person but the act itself. But then as Jesus said "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone". "For judgement is mine sayeth the Lord"..
It raised a tear in the corner of my eye for sure.
Thank you
Congratulations! So beautiful and sensitive. My parents and my hole family had also suffered when i came out 17 years ago. It was difficult for me and for them. I'm 53 now, and spent 36 years of my life, trying not to go against my catholic believes and hiding myself miserably. But trust me, Jesus himself made me see that, our suprem Father, had made me as a gay men Himself, although society in general didn't think so. Every night i usually prayed asking Jesus to make me forget my thoughts and fellings about sexual attraction for man, till i felt very clearly that he (Jesus) was telling me, there was nothing wrong about been gay. I will never be able to prove what happened, but i don't need to, because peace came to my heart with Jesus tenderness and love. That made me face all i had to face with courage, to come out, living in the northeast of Brazil, surrounded by homofobia. Jesus is so real and present in our lives. He is the good shepherd and never gives up anyone of his sheeps. He talks to us, but not with words, it's something deeper, respectful and soft, that's why most of the time, we doubt his presence.But here and there, he express himself someway that only the one who needs to hear him, can be very very sure it's him, undeniably. Peace and love, for every heart with good will 🙌
Thankfully this was shared. The friends I had in the Charismatic Church actually just stopped associating with me. That’s on them. Of course I forgive, I, as a gay man I am so grateful to my Grandmother. She taught me Jesus love. I was secure and totally sold out as a pre-teen for Jesus. Then one passage in Leviticus was used as a tool of Spiritual oppression.. I caved to a closet until 45. 2 failed marriages was a sad remnant of bowing to mans idea and not what Jesus placed there when I was younger. I escaped addiction that I used to numb the lies and pain.
A pastor at your age see’s coming grandkids and by golly, genetically, one may have a gay child.
Proud of You!
Such a touching video! I am so happy for you as a person who came out as gay late in my life & I too am now beginning to know what unconditional love really is!
This video gives me hope
@@armymanssg508 yawn 😒😴
Nickolas H, don't ever give up. No matter the obstacles in your life. 👍
Very moving and powerful. The minister admits to being “raised a bigot” but he demonstrated that he has thought a lot about his gay son and realized that he doesn’t have to live with hate or disgust. Love is what it’s all about!
That was so powerful. What an AMAZING dad!
That was huge a deacon choosing love rather than judgement. I wish someday we all choose love
Your father had great courage to "come out," claiming, perhaps, his "once was lost, but now I'm found" grace. As a Christian theologian, I wish more people of faith, who may be quick to judge people of a different stripe, would take heart by your father's extraordinary example.
This made me cry so hard. I would never ever have this type of support of being gay. I couldn't even imagine my father saying things like this. This family is so beautiful and you are a family to example from
Lucky you for having such a great father! damn I respect him a lot
What an incredible father. He is preaching what Jesus has said throughout eternity.....love and accept everyone, God's love has no boundaries. His son is a lucky man.
I love everything about this! I'm so glad some have the strength to admit when they're wrong. This made me smile and cry at the same time. I raise a bisexual daughter in Georgia, and for awhile after moving here, she was scared to tell anybody because they hold their beliefs higher than anything else. I'm an atheist, and I'm by far not perfect, we all have our flaws in our way of thinking. Sometimes time is what brings understanding to what's truly important. I commend this man and I'm so happy to hear this father son relationship mended before it was totally broken ❤️ Though it's really late, congrats to the couple ❤️
Massive respect to the dadster.
What a wonderful, touching, heart-wrenching (in a good way) video!! Two thumbs up. Love conquers all....
that is not touching he's just saying that because it is his son it makes me sick
+Mary Allen Bigots like you make the world sick. People like you, with such coldness in their hearts, make me sick.
+Mary Allen you are an evil sick hateful bigot so go away!!
Mary Allen in the long run, a parent's Iove is more important
Being the son of a southern baptist minister who is member of the board of pastors for the southern baptist convention and associate of the Rev. Billy Graham this was my experience when I came out to my Dad several years ago. Unfortunately I cannot say that my parents came to any kind of acceptance of me or who I am. I miss my Mom and Dad they dont speak to me anymore and have totally disowned me. So I am happy for the guy in this video and wish my coming out was similar.
Was NOT
notafan not Wow, I’m sorry to hear what you went through with your parents. It should not be like this in the 21st. century....your parents don’t deserve you. I hope you gain the strength to be happy without them x
I am so glad this gentleman turned around and realized he needed to unconditionally love his son. Too many people let old homophobic myths lead them to a lack of love. They kicked him out. That reminds me of when a gay male friend of mine in college came out to his Christian parents, brother, and family and at 18 was thrown out. We took him in and made him part of our family but of course are Atheists and I wasn't raised a bigot and my parents had gay friends. This is lovely!
That must have been the most difficult, most important and best thing that man has ever done.
Being a Christian I am always taken back by so called Christians coming on these sights and condemning people for being who they are. Being gay is no more of a choice then you having a choice of your skin color, the color of your eyes, being born male or female or the color of your hair. I mean the Bible was written by man as God didn't come down and sit and write it. The one I would listen to would be Jesus who was on this planet for 32 years and never said a word about being gay but as Christians you should know that He preached love and not judging others. To do otherwise is not being a true Christian in Jesus eyes.
Theodore Hill Yes, I am a Christian but the difference between you and me is the fact I don't hate nor do I read the Bible and take ever word as the truth. I mean if you believe every word of it then maybe you should practice it as in where it say's that if your neighbor works on the Sabbath he or she should be put to death. Sad that you get hate for others while reading your Bible and shame that you don't really understand the love that the Bible preaches. Just because I don't believe as you do you have to resort in calling names. Just maybe you should sit down and read the Bible and actually understand what it says.
Ignore him, he's proven to be a hateful bigot. I do most definitely agree with all of what you just said. Just because we believe in Christianity a different way, we get called out for not being a "true" Christian, whatever that is. And frankly, I would find it offensive that he's pretty much saying Gays rape children and abuse their lovers, or cheat on them (it's a fairly common stereotype). But reading his past comments, I'm not going to worry about getting offended, because that just gives him a reaction. We all know what bullies like, a reaction.
Theodore Hill If your are a Christian (which I doubt you are especially in God's eyes) as you are judgmental and hateful which is far from being a Christian. If you are such a Bible thumper who believes everything it says then you better go back and read where it says if your neighbor works on the Sabbath (which is a Saturday which I doubt you knew) then you should put him/her to death and if your child strikes you then that child should be put to death and on and on but you ignore them. If I were you I would get to know the real Jesus and stop being a bigot as it makes you look ignorant. You will be judged some day for your hate.
Oh my. I couldn't have said it better! Amen!
***** Then I feel sorry for you if you take every word in the Bible as truth. I am a Christian and have a personal relationship with God but I don't need any bigoted preacher telling me what I have or not have to believe. I mean if you believe everything the Bible say's then when was the last time you went out and stoned to death someone working on the Sabbath and we can go on and on with some of the stupid things the Bible say's. Don't forget that it was transcribed by mortal man and I doubt very much if God told them what to write and how to write it. Now to take this gay thing---you tell me in the Bible where Jesus even mentioned it during His 32 years on earth or are you going to tell me what my local preacher told me before I threw his butt out the door. He said and I quote " Jesus never said anything or mentioned gays because he didn't have time" With that stupid comment he was told to take a hike. What I do find with a lot of self righteous Christians is that it is their way or your going to Hell. I don't believe that for a second. I believe God made gay people as well as straight people and to say their is a choice is pure B.S. No more of a choice then you had a choice of being white, black or brown, or had a choice of the color of your eyes or a choice of being born male or female. It is that simple and for hateful bigots not to see that then they are the one's with a problem.
Love your one children unconditional, you never now what can happen too them,LIFE is short and not have price, GREAT speech that how dad supposed too be,AMEN
I m not sure how I landed in this video ... especially tonight I was talking to my roommate who is gay and believes in God, but he's got this struggle to tell his parents and with this internal fight of dealing with what he was taught in church during his adolescence and his natural attraction to men. I really want to help him, I believe in a God who is loving and caring, and accepts you the way you are. Where can I get some information to read and get prepared to support him? Matthew, your story is amazing, I wish the same for my friend. Thank you for sharing it.
I'm going to cry, I wish more people would come to understanding like this. I loved this!
A fine father. Takes a big man to admit the was wrong and make things right, must take even more courage for a community leader
Hahaha takes a fool to think their opinion is above God's law...😉
It takes a strong man to look at himself and admit he is wrong and it takes a strong son to forgive his father while he works it out within himself...well done to both of them.
That was so emotional. I admire the courage, by father and son!
honestly this kind of development of someone really is amazing.
I love this! Jesus loves everyone. There are no accidents. You are now raised to the next level. God bless you and thank you for sharing. If you can change one person's views on accepting people, you are a success.
Impressed to see father’s ability to change despite the teaching programs or belief he was taught earlier. Congrats!
I'm sure this was an uncomfortable speech for everybody.But it showed truth,acceptance,love and the road it took to get there and at the end of the day that father supports and loves his son.That's all that matters to me.
Mazel Tov!
Your honesty is refreshing!
As a man of faith I will always love my children whether they are gay or straight.
Marceline Asobo Telling us to repent isn’t going to achieve anything. We heard this over and over before. Being gay is not a choice. Have your beliefs, and leave us alone.
"As a Christian" we should be accepting of all people. Race, religion, nationality, language, even sexual orientation should never be a stumbling block in life. For GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD (not just the straights), THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON. Our salvation is not determined by our being straight, but by our faith, our forgiveness of those who do unto us not as we would want. "As a Christian," we are to judge NOT least we be judged. We are to love our enemies. We are to love one another. We are to deny the hater of this world. This Dad is growing in faith. Denomination doesn't make him a good Dad, a good Deacon, a good example - acceptance does, love does, faithfulness does, forgiveness does.
Amen!!!💜Love above alllll else, says the Lord!! God Bless you guys!!💜
Wonderful! This is great. You are both wonderful men and an example to fathers and sons.
This is sooooo amazing! God bless them all! Wow
This is fantastic. I hope you and your dad can work out any other differences. It's tough to tell them, just as tough to accept
All happiness and versions of love and excitement are amazing.
Matthew, that video brought me to tears. Thank you for posting. Jesus loves you just as you are. God bless!
bless you for being a true christian
+Daniel Aranda Yes...but only when his own son happens to be gay.
+Local Guy I see the point you're making but given his whole belief system (i.e. coping-with-life mechanism) has been underscored by received homophobic tenets; you have to give the guy credit for coming as far as he has.
Hahhaha you mean a true HYPOCRITE...😉😉😉
@@armymanssg508 Please shut up.
Hahah you just hate to hear the truth...😉😉😉😉
Oh my goodness! I'm pouring tears to death here. So powerful and beautiful!!
Great words. Respect.
this is beautiful Matthew Lynn, what a wonderful parent you have there! And you, Im sure are a perfect reflection of him.
The world would be much understandble when you don't only see Jesus Christ as your teacher, but more important is to see all people in your lifetime as teachers.
See that.....that right there, is a real man. Acceptance doesn't come naturally...not when one is working against a lifetime of being wired otherwise...but to come out like this in support of his son regardless of the status quo......man, the hits the heart! Much love and and more power to you!!
Now this is what Christian love is all about. It's good to see a fundamentalist Chistian who has opened his eyes and seen the light. God bless him and God bless his son.
Thanks for Sharing Matt. Your dad is a beautiful man.
This kind of stuff warms my heart.
Love is Love,… glad for the father/son reconnected and live a healthier and happy life. God Bless them,..👏👏😘😘🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️
You never hear this side. It's always full acceptance or non at all. Never heard someone saying "I was wrong". It takes a great person to stand up and admit that. To show vulnerability and leave the pride beside you.
This just gives me more confidence that our world changes for the best. I was licensed as a minister through a Southern Baptist Church decades ago. The Senior Pastor KNEW who I was, total BI. My wife NEVER held it against me. Love this feature.
Amazing video! being 13 and gay, this touches me. It really is what it is: Love is love. God has no hate in his heart. Love is pure.
yes, love is pure!
Ive been a christian all my life, traveled the country been to countless churches. Not a single one spoke out about gays. Christianity loves everyone - we are all brothers and sisters in christ. Folks who use their religion to justify their bigotry is doing just that - being cowards. Bless this man for telling the truth and seeing how he was raised.
That's true Christianity in words and action. God bless him!
Oh I agree absolutely!
And God bless you too!
wow, I thought I had it hard because I was a Baptist and southern but.your dad is a deacon, and he accepted you. not at first but after a while. this made me happy