Coming Out

[The Trendy Wolf]

I have recently been telling some of my close friends that I am gay, and most of them seem happy for me (some of them even admitted their own sexuality as a result). However, there was one kid at school that I know fairly well, and I decided to tell him, but he responded to that with a rather offensive remark. He said that there was nothing that I could tell him that would make him not hate gays. He is a Roman Catholic who is logically-bound to his religion from his perspective, and he believes that he could be gay if he so desired.

"Mhmm, suurrre..." I said with a smirk. This led to a long argument on religion, and you know how those sorts of things can get. He also had the nerve to ask me what I find so attractive about a man's penis. Yes, I understand that I shouldn't be bothered by his disapproval and ignorance, and I'm really not, but I know that I could explain to him that being gay isn't a decision. He is entitled to his own opinion, I know, but why not challenge his reasoning if possible?

Anyways, other than this one friend of mine, everyone I have told has been encouraging, and many of them have become much more open themselves, which seems to strengthen our relationships much more. There are still plenty of people that still don't know, including my parents and siblings, but I suppose that they will know quite soon. :D

[Apassionato]

In my experience, the best way to deal with religious people, especially ones taking any religious text literally, is to walk away.
You are either reasonable and base your ideas on logic OR subscribe to a mainstream religion. There's no changing somebody's mind when they have such irrational ideas so deeply ingrained.

[CosmicNoodle]

Congrats!!!
Wish I was as brave as you! :)
So happy for you buddy. And BTW, just ignore that religious dick, he doesn't know what he's talking about. (Not meaning to offend people of a religion)
Great that your friends have decided to be more open as well, you really seems to have made a good impact ;)

[Gamma Male]

Congratulations! Now, when are you planning on coming out as a furry? :lol:

[The Trendy Wolf]

Congratulations! Now, when are you planning on coming out as a furry? :lol:

I'll let people figure that out on their own. :P (I have actually told a mere handful of people)

[Faolan]

Congratulations, coming out is definitely a nerve-racking experience. As far as your religious friend goes, it's pretty unlikely that his views will change in the near future. It's tough to argue with religious people about topics such as homosexuality, since their arguments are fairly illogical. They're hard set in their beliefs. All you can really do is try to avoid confrontation, or, as may be a good route with your friend, act normally around him in order to show him that gay people are no different from anyone else. I hope his view changes.

[Living For Love]

That's great, I'm happy to know you're being accept by most of your friends now. About your other religious "friend", honestly you should just try to ignore his comments. I'm Christian and I would never reconsider the friendship I had with someone just because of their sexuality, he clearly doesn't understand the basic definitions of tolerance and respect. Anyway, congrats!

[Luminous]

You are going to meet people in the world who hate you for who you are, but you seem to have handled the situation fairly well. Congratulations on coming out though, and I'm so glad you are still loved and supported by everyone else.

[Unde4dmau5]

You are definitely much more brave than I am. I will say that religion is a bitch to deal with when it comes to homosexuality and coming out to people. I would agree in saying that it is better to walk away than argue with it. I have only come out as bi to a few people who have been accepting of it. Some people will be accepting and others won't. That's the reality of the world we live in. Congratulations to you though!