August 21, 2005

Donnie McClurkin

You would have read a previous entry about Donnie McClurkin. (If not, go read it now).

Anyway, after yoga class today, I was passing the reception area and saw a feature on him on BET, so I sat for the next 40 minutes and watched. I was particularly interested because just two weeks ago, a friend had told me that McClurkin was sexually abused at 8 and at 13 by male relatives and lead a homosexual life before he says God saved him.

So I wanted to hear him talk about that. His uncle was the one who did it at 8, and then, check this....

His uncle's son raped him at 13. Now how horrible is that?????

So he mentioned it in the feature. He also said that when he came out and denounced homosexuality, the gay community was saying that he's a fraud because you can never be 'cured' of homosexuality.

Two weeks ago I went and googled Donnie and found some interesting articles on him and some were talking about the fact that it's not that he's 'cured' of homosexuality, it is that he has chosen not to follow that lifestyle.

Personally speaking, I like to believe in the gene theory. I am sure if they did research, they would find that heterosexuals have a gene that homosexuals do not. Well not all. Some get into that lifestyle by accident. Maybe they had anal sex and liked it, in which case would you consider them homosexuals or people who just like same sex relationships?

Anyway, Live in London is a great album. I was listening to it just now....then the computer shut off. (That's another story for another time)

Posted by yamfoot at August 21, 2005 10:59 PM
Comments

I say he was not 'cured' of homosexuality.

My viewpoint is that we are born with our sexual preference and sometime between age 10-15 we find out what our preference is. Some people may take longer. Our preference is simply what feels 'right' for us. Hence a gay man does not feel 'right' with a woman and vice versa.

Thus, I would say he was never really gay. I do take your point though, that in some cases, certain sexual encounters can potentially influence a person's sexual outlook. Eg....a woman who has been raped can undergo serious inability to trust or feel comfortable enough to have sex with a man in the future...even if he loves and cares for her.

Those people who fall into the category of 'bisexual' in my opinion are still experimenting as they still are unsure as to what feels right for them...whether hetero or homo.

Not sure what you mean about 'people who just like same sex relationships' vs. homosexuals.

Posted by: Dr. D. at August 22, 2005 03:16 PM

Homosexuals are people who have an affinity and deep affection for their own sex, and the sexual act is just an extension with that.

Where as other 'homosexuals' may just like the feeling that a same sex sexual encounter gives them.

Posted by: Michelle at August 22, 2005 06:58 PM