Posted on 07/03/2007 4:15:13 AM PDT by Man50D
He was a rising star in the "gay rights" movement, but Michael Glatze now declares not only has he given up activism – he's no longer a homosexual.
Glatze – who had become a frequent media source as founding editor of Young Gay America magazine – tells the story of his transformation in an exclusive column published today by WND.
Although Glatze cut himself off from the homosexual community about a year and a half ago, he says the column likely will surprise some people.
"This will actually be news to anybody I used to relate to," he told WND.
The radical change in his life, Glatze recalls, began with inner "promptings" he now attributes to God.
"I hope I can share my story," he said. "I feel strongly God has put me here for a reason. Even in the darkest days of late-night parties, substance abuse and all kinds of things – when I felt like, 'Why am I here, what am I doing?' – there was always a voice there.
"I didn't know what to call it, or if I could trust it, but it said 'hold on.'"
Glatze said he became aware of homosexual feelings at about the age of 14 and publicly declared himself "gay" at age 20. Finally, after a decade in which his leadership role in the homosexual activist world grew – but alongside it, a mysterious inner conflict – he says he finally was "liberated."
In fact, he writes in his WND column today, "'coming out' from under the influence of the homosexual mindset was the most liberating, beautiful and astonishing thing I've ever experienced in my entire life."
Before "coming out" in his column today, Glatze contacted WND Managing Editor David Kupelian after reading his book, "
(Excerpt) Read more at worldnetdaily.com ...
I wish the gentleman the best!
The radical change in his life, Glatze recalls, began with inner “promptings” he now attributes to God.
I wonder what will cause the left the most grief - that he’s no longer gay or that he’s found God?
Hmmm, where WND bashers?
I imagine them and the “you can’t stop being gay” club will be here in due time.
Interesting that he chose Worldnetdaily as his forum for announcing his “coming out.” I wonder how many freepers will deride wnd as “worldnutdaily.”
Excellent news!
Good article.. thanks for posting it.
God bless him, and thank God for giving him the courage to speak out.
Yes, good idea! Lord, we lift up this courageous man who has not only quit the homosexual lifestyle, but is publicly declaring it. Thank you, dear God, for leading him in the right way. Please protect him from those who would try to seduce him back to a life of darkness and sadness.
We also ask that you give hope to those still in the homosexual/lesbian lifestyle that they, too, can have a normal life. Please help them to turn over their lives to you and experience the joy that only you can give. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
The came the rebellious years. I discovered drugs, school grades dropped, I dropped out of college and joined the military.
The military in the late 70’s was rife with drug abuse. It seemed that if one didn’t smoke pot, one was in the minority. Eventually, a urinalysis was developed and i was caught in 1984. That’s when the real battle over my soul began.
God had his grip on me, and no matter how far away I would stray, he always pulled me back. After the pot fog and alcohol haze cleared, I found that the only true happiness can be found with God. I was able to complete my Navy career, have a loving wife and beautiful daughter, a great job, and the peace of mind and heart that only Jesus can provide.
What a courageous soul! He has my deepest respect.
God bless him! God is good!
AMEN
“Gay Rights Leader Quits Homosexuality.” A wise choice.*
Those who did not choose a life of homosexuality in the first place have my respect. Let’s not go too far in praising someone for having the “courage” to be normal.
This is great news.
I hope this guy has some good accountability.
He is going to be followed, watched and tested in order to gain “proof” that he has relapsed. There may even be some photo-shopped pictures or other false attestations of a “failure to remain changed” on his part.
A beautiful story floating in the middle of a cesspool.
Yep, sexuality is mostly in the head. The goal of gay activists is to convince young children as young as possible to accept the 'gay' label.
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