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In reply to the discussion: Former Republican Lawmaker Aaron Schock Has Come Out As Gay [View all]GulfCoast66
(11,949 posts)So do not have personal reasons to hate the dude. Actually, never heard of him. Well except he did make things harder on some of my friends which I note
But I feel sorry for the guy. I also was raised in a conservative Christian home. But not nearly as conservative as the Apostolic. They are hardcore. The southern Baptist church I was raised in was liberal by comparison.
Anyway, it took me 15 years of inner struggles just to be able to admit to myself that I do not believe in the Christian concept of god. Any concept, really. And that decision cost me absolutely nothing. No need to tell my family or friends that I think might be offended. Basically changed my life not at all. Except to make more empathetic and supportive of communities that I was once taught were wrong. Which is ironic. Giving up my religion made me more loving. I cant imagine the pain of people raised like me who happen to be gay even though I am friends with some.
But I realize actions have consequences. I doubt he will ever be accepted by the community he is now a part of. Hopefully he can find a way to help others in his circumstance to find peace. And I do hope he can find acceptance in his family who he clearly loves.
So ok. Im a softy. But hell, I was a pretty dickish republican for much of my life. Of course, I was never in office so my vote was not very powerful. I do know people can make a total change.
Just rambling. Hope I did not offend anyone.