'Gay'-rights leader quits homosexuality

WorldNetDaily.com ^ | July 3, 2007 | Art Moore

[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, "

[pacelvi]

Aren’t you a joy to be around. Must be nice to be perfect.

[CDHart]

"I have never known a truly bisexual man. Everyone I’ve known was a homosexual in denial...."

A little more explanation might be in order?

Carolyn

[wardaddy]

Here in the South, we have a fair number of homosexuals who tried to hide it with wives and families...and everyone I know of was a disaster.

I do not believe straight men experiment with homosexuality though I believe some straight women do....especially if high or even some who find women less threatening. Women playing with other women seems to be more common than in the past...sort of a pansexual epidemic.

That said...I hope this works for him

[Antoninus]

With God, all things are possible.

[reagan_fanatic]

God bless him. I wish him all the luck in the world in his new journey of hope and faith.

[WKB]

There is no such thing as a “homosexual” or a “bi-sexual”.
There are only people who “think” they are “homosexual” or “bi-sexual” and choose to live
a “homosexual” or a “bi-sexual” lifestyle.

[eyedigress]

There goes his unemployment benefits!

[nmh]

“Let’s pray for the man.”

I will!

Satan is never pleased when one slips away from him.

[trumandogz]

I wish him all the luck in the world in his new journey of hope and faith.

Perhaps his new journey will take him on the path to date my daughter or even your daughter or sister.

Now, wouldn't that be Wonderful!

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

and everyone I know of was a disaster.

Do you know everyone?

[tutstar]

Amen to that!

[Jibaholic]

God Bless him. He has turned away from the wide gate and taken the narrow.

[FourPeas]

Thank you for sharing.

[GOP Poet]

Wow! What a great inspiration and renewal of the Lord’s truth and how it truly does overcome evil. God can and does move mountains and this is a very good example of one time. I am so excited this man is sharing his story. Thank you for the post.

[Shelayne]

How about we go as far as we can to praise God Who changed him?

YES!! All the glory to God!! Amen!

[celmak]

"Everyone I’ve known was a homosexual in denial...."

Funny, it,s always been the opposite for me; a heterosexual in denial.

[Shelayne]

Thank you for your testimony. God can and does do amazing heart work. I know.

May God continue to bless you in your walk with Him.

[FourPeas]

It would be more interesting watching people tear him? Really??

[EGPWS]

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.

But, but homosexuality isn't a lifestyle, it's a God given part of nature I thought?

Good for him and his change via his sensibility.

[EGPWS]

I guess his mother can stop saying, "He just hasn't met the right girl yet."

LOL!

[Paradox]

Funny, it,s always been the opposite for me; a heterosexual in denial.

I'll say this from what is now more experience than usual, I think there is a difference in what determines sexual orientation, between men and women. I actually DO think there are some men that are fairly hard-wired gay, maybe some women too. Having said that, I think that for many gays, it IS a "choice", or at least it was at some point. I think some are more suceptible to being able to become gay than others. I think that events in childhood can "turn" a person, I think the culture definately can influence people (look at all those "faux" lesbians these days).

This comes from many years of knowing and observing alot of gay people. Thats just my opinion, and since there is no hard evidence either way, that's what I am going with. Having said that, the homosexual lobby NEEDS for it to always be a hardwired thing, and in my opinion, they are simply wrong.

Finally, I think that even IF there is a physical, organic component to (some) homosexuality, that it should be considered a disorder, a birth defect, if you will, and instead of the culture glamorizing it, it should be looked upon like some horribly disfiguring disease, we should be sad that anyone ends up gay.

[EGPWS]

when I felt like, 'Why am I here, what am I doing?' – there was always a voice there.

Kudos to the voice....

[Tall_Texan]

He’s a very brave man. He’s going to receive very intense pressure to deny that he has changed. I wish him well.

[MEGoody]

Let’s not go too far in praising someone for having the “courage” to be normal.

We all have our sins that we struggle against. Well, we do if we have bothered to examine ourselves at all.

Nothing wrong with encouraging someone in their fight against their sinful nature. There's too little of that kind of thing going on these days.

[stellarfreedom]

From what I understand, Michael became involved with David Kupelian’s good friend and religous leader Roy Masters. Roy has written some definitive stuff about the subject. He is considered an enemy of the homosexual militants. Here is an excellent article: http://www.fhu.com/articles/gays_in_society.html

[Tanniker Smith]

In my head, I was imagining an old-lady Brooklyn Jewish accent on that.

[EGPWS]

In my head, I was imagining an old-lady Brooklyn Jewish accent on that.

Being a Minnesotan, I envisioned "He just hasn't met da' right girl yet.", yah, sure! Eh? /snicker

[Abathar]

Ok, that took a twist I wasn’t looking for in my mind’s eye....

[gidget7]

Praise the Lord! He is surely at work in this mans life. I am so glad this young man paid attention, and is free and happy today!

[little jeremiah]

Thank you for reminding me of my favorite story in the Bible.

[Help!]

He wrote for all to see:
“Homosexuality is death, and I choose life.”

Couldn’t be more true.

[wardaddy]

LOL...you so funni

[wardaddy]

This is probably where I diverge with Christian Conservatives...which is rare.

I don’t think straight men experiment with sex with other men....never seen it once in my life.

Those that tried ended up being or behaving (take yer pick) queer

The homosexual community would like us to believe that men experiement...I don’t agree.

But I think some women do....no doubt about that. Seen it with mine own eyes.

[Clemenza]

Men don’t experiment because sex with another man (UNNNGGH!) necessitates (OUCH!) serious physical committment (GRINDING TEETH).

[wardaddy]

that’s my point....I never even liked group sex if other guys were in the same room....

quaaludes....

[stellarfreedom]

“I don’t think straight men experiment with sex with other men....never seen it once in my life”

I’ve never understood where that line of crap came from either. I’ve never once even remotely considered ‘doing’ it with another man. It never entered my mind. Is that so unusual?

[JustaDumbBlonde]

"Let’s not go too far in praising someone for having the “courage” to be normal."

We all sin. Every single one of us. That is normal for mortals and it is normal for our God to forgive us when we ask. And, while I understand where you're coming from as far as the actions of queers being abnormal, I don't think it goes too far to be happy for this man who has turned away from those actions. JMHO

[wardaddy]

homosexuals claiming it’s common for boys or men to experiment with homosexual sex is just another missle in their battle to make it more acceptable and common

to validate them

[dixiechick2000]

LOL!

You know I love your colorful posts.
But, that one was a tad too colorful. ;o)

[wardaddy]

i shoulda clarified that was why I woulda never liked group sex....if other guys were around

sure didn’t stop some folks though

i didn’t say that just right...only girls in my room ...and 99% of the time...just one I might add

lol....i’m getting old

[kellynla]

Romans 1:27

[Coleus]

Michael Glatze ‘Comes Out’ of Homosexuality: former ‘Young Gay America’ Magazine Co-founder

 Michael Glatze with pro-homosexuality activist Judy Shepard in his former life as a “gay” activist, speaking at a 2005 Kennedy School forum. Glatze can be reached at michaelglatze@gmail.com.

By Peter LaBarbera 

Today, when Americans celebrate their freedom and independence, a man living in Canada is cherishing a more profound liberty — from spiritual bondage to homosexual sin. Michael Glatze, a former rising star in the “gay” movement — and co-founder of “Young Gay America” magazine — publicly “came out” of homosexuality on the web pages of WorldNetDaily yesterday. Click HERE for WND’s breaking news story about Glatze.

Concerned Women for America has a wonderful online interview with Michael Glatze, which you can listen to by clicking HERE. (The set-up page for the CWA interview is HERE. Glatze can be reached at michaelglatze@gmail.com.)

In his WorldNetDaily column, “How a Gay Rights Leader Became Straight,” Glatze writes:

Part of the homosexual agenda is getting people to stop considering that conversion is even a viable question to be asked, let alone whether or not it works. 

In my experience, “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…. 

I believe that all people, intrinsically, know the truth. I believe that is why Christianity scares people so much. It reminds them of their conscience, which we all possess…. 

As a leader in the “gay rights” movement, I was given the opportunity to address the public many times. If I could take back some of the things I said, I would. Now I know that homosexuality is lust and pornography wrapped into one. I’ll never let anybody try to convince me otherwise, no matter how slick their tongues or how sad their story. I have seen it. I know the truth.

I suspect that most people — Christian and non-Christian alike – would cheer Glatze’s transformation, if the dominant media would dare report it fairly. But the pro-homosexuality crew at ExGayWatch is all in a tizzy. For them and all homosexuality advocates, Michael’s rejection of their lifestyle poses a problem, as it undermines the central “gay” lie (myth) of our age: that “being gay” is intrinsically ”who a person is,” and that homosexuality is morally neutral. (Most argue that it is innate, and now the homosexual “christian” movement mischievously asserts that this “orientation” is a gift from God.) 

Glatze’s story is more evidence that homosexuality is what a person does, and how he lives, and that lifestyle/behavior can be changed. If God through Jesus Christ can rescue sinners from drug, alcohol and pornography addictions, how can we deny His power to rescue homosexuals?

I and others have warned Glatze of the hateful, not-so-”gay” attacks that will be coming his way, now that he’s defected from the “gay” lobby’s team, as it were, to God’s. Sure enough, in one of the posts about Glatze on Warren Throckmorton’s blog, ExGayWatch’s Timothy Kincaid uses Glatze’s Christian transformation to recollect the 1978 Jonestown, Guyana mass murder (think Kool-aid and crazed cultist Jim Jones). Thanks for that helpful insight, Tim. 

Michael Glatze told CWA that he left an outgoing message on his computer at “Young Gay America” (the magazine’s website, www.ygamag.com, was down at press time): ”Homosexuality equals death. I choose life.” He made the right choice, but God, it seems, was also doing the choosing. Pray for this young man as we thank God for His gracious work in one repentant sinner’s life — a testimony of what He can do in this nation if we as a people humble ourselves, reject worldly agendas, and return to following Him.

[Coleus]

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[MountainFlower]

Good question!...which will cause the left the most grief. Unspun, Amen, to that!

I am praying it is true. I am also cautious. He will definitely need spiritual protection if it is true! Prayers going up!

[AliVeritas]

May he stay strong.

[dixiechick2000]

I knew what you meant.
But, I couldn’t resist teasing you. lol

[TradicalRC]

Attraction to the same sex isn’t a sin...acting on it is.

Then why would lusting in one's heart be a sin? Apparently even entertaining sinful thoughts is a sin. Well, according to Christ anyway.

[thehumanlynx]

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