I am a 20 year old college student and I am so angry after watching this show because of the minister and his beliefs. I 100% disagree with the idea that you can change your sexual orientation if you really want to. I am so angry that he compared it to alcoholism like it is some kind of addiction. This topic absolutely makes my blood boil because it is so personal to me. I am not gay but my father is and I grew up in wonderful household even though my parents divorced after 12 years because of the fact that he was gay. I would not have changed the fact that my parents divorced because my dad is gay for a million dollars. Because of the fact that he is gay I believe that I am a better person and much more open minded and loving. I do respect the fact that everyone has their own personal beliefs, but it makes me furious that some of these ex gay ministries put it into peoples heads that it is such a bad thing and that you are going to go to hell for it. I felt so much for the young man who was debating with the ex gay minister because from my life experiences I knew exactly what he was talking about BEING GAY IS NOT A CHOICE!!! I discussed this with my dad and it makes him extremely upset to think that some people believe that he chose this lifestlye. I would like to quote him because I believe that this is important for others to hear. When I told him that some of my friends think that it is a choice he said, "Do they really think that I would choose to break up my family and make them go through the pain they had to endure, do they think that I chose to be ridiculed and hated by others because I wanted to?, do they think that I chose to go through the pain of suicidal thoughts because of my sexual preferences?, IF i could have chose I WOULD HAVE CHOSE TO BE WITH MY FAMILY and the wife who did everything right, to be with my two wonderful children, to be a whole family in one household, but I didn't have a choice". My father is a very successful State police officer who many people admire for his heroism and success. He is the best man I know and I would not have him any other way because it made me who I am today, a smart successful well rounded loving person. Shame on those people who hate for no reason, there is NOTHING wrong with being gay!
(Original Air Date: 10/19/05) Sexual orientation used to be something kept hidden from family and co-workers, but now more and more people are "coming out" and finding acceptance. Anjela says her mother and sister don't support her sexual orientation, and feel she can't be Christian and gay at the same time. Can they reconcile this touchy issue? Then, two men debate whether a person can go from gay to straight, and parents of a 4-year-old boy fear their son's desire to play with dolls and wear heels means he'll grow up to be gay. Are they overreacting to his wishes to be a princess instead of a prince? Talk about gender and gay issues here.
