Reply #19: You Deserve Credit [View All]

[WVRICK13]

It is not easy making the decision you just made, especially since you went so far in the church. Your self respect outweighed the social pressure and you chose you. Congratulations.

When I was 13 I was an alter boy. I asked the priest about being gay since I realized I was gay and wanted counseling from an adult I trusted. When I told the priest my thoughts he looked me square in the eye and told me I was doomed to hell and nothing would ever change it. Being the son of parents who insisted I stand up for myself and follow my heart I had only one recourse. I looked the priest in the eye and told him to fuck himself and his God, I refuse to believe in anyone who doesn't believe in me. He was speechless to say the least. I have been an atheist ever since and I am very much at peace. I have many friends who are monks, priests and ministers and they all think I am a very religious because of my spiritual side of caring for those less fortunate then me and for loving all living things.