Replies to 'Homosexuality'

Finally there's someone out there who isn't afraid to accept EVERYONE. About a month after we started college last year, my best friend told me he was gay. At first I was a little shocked, but I think I knew the whole time. It hurts me that he can be himself at school, but never wants to go home because we're from a very conservative part of Ohio. He feels uncomfortable around people, afraid to come out to his parents (although his little sister knows, and does not mind one bit). He shouldn't have to pretend to be someone he isn't just because some people in this country are uncomfortable. Just because he likes guys doesn't mean he's attracted to every one that walks by. I was raised as a Catholic. I went to the catholic school, was confirmed...the whole deal. Yeah, maybe I am going against my religion by supporting him (and all of his/my other homosexual friends), but I would never give up our friendship over something like this. We even became closer after he came out. He could finally be himself around me. I love seeing him happy. There's nothing mentally wrong with him...if some people may think that. I believe God makes everyone just as he wants them to be...and everyone has a purpose in the world. My friend was Valedictorian of our senior class, in NHS, make the dean's list in college and has tons of friends to support him. Some quotes that I remember from him are.... 

...."we the people means EVERYONE" 

...."Love is love...no matter what sex you are." 

I just wish that everyone could learn that everyone isn't like they are. Maybe they should go out and meet some gay men or some lesbians...just so they know how much they are like everyone else. They feel pain, sorrow, happiness, regret and anger. I know for a fact that if some of those ignorant people out there who dont care to accept the different people of the world  would meet my BEST FRIEND they would honestly love him just as much as I do.