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Aliveness Project | 30 Years of Serving
Aliveness has been serving Minnesotans living with HIV/AIDS since 1985. I had the amazing opportunity to help chronicle this for their 'Taste of Life' Gala.
To learn more about Aliveness Project and the state of HIV/ADIS in Minnesota visit aliveness.org
Other stuff that I do:
website - aftreffect.com
Twitter - @Aftreffect
Instagram - @Aftreffect
Tumblr - aftreffect.tumblr.com
Google+ - Jacob Thomas
DISCLAIMER: All views and commentary expressed on this channel and in videos or comments by Jacob Thomas are solely his thoughts and views and do not in any way reflect or intend to reflect the opinions and views held by the United States Air Force, Department of Defense, or the United States Government or any such organization.
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Strutting Through New York (Because We Can)
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So this happened over the weekend. Lol. Massive shoutout to Kris for shooting the vid and editing!!! #TWCFamily #TWCLeaders15 #HeelsInTheCarryOn #LegsForDays
MOA Protest - 20 December 2014
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This video is about MOA Protest organized by Black Lives Matter Minneapolis on the 20th of December 2014. This was a peaceful protest calling for reforms to help end police brutality and is part of a larger movement across the country. Other stuff that I do: website - aftreffect.com Twitter - aftreffect Instagram - Aftreffect Tumblr - aftreffect.tumblr.com Google - Jacob Thomas DISC...
Organizing For Action - Grand Forks Launch!
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In which I talk about Organizing For Action and how awesome of a thing it is! Find out more at my.barackobama.com Other stuff that I do: Twitter - aftreffect Instagram - Aftreffect Tumblr - aftreffect.tumblr.com Google - Jacob Thomas DISCLAIMER: All views and commentary expressed on this channel and in videos or comments by Jacob Thomas are solely his thoughts and views and do not i...
A Discussion on QUEER!
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A 'Round Jacob' discussion on QUEER! a fantastic production put on by Gadfly Theatre in St Paul, Minnesota. This play deals very honestly with struggles the queer (LGBT) community faces in a real, engaging, and fun way. Catch it this weekend 12-14 July! About Gadfly Theatre Productions: Gadfly provides an artistic haven for audiences and artists, a place to explore, create, and open safe dialog...
QUEER! - A Teaser
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Here is a teaser trailer for QUEER! a fantastic production put on by Gadfly Theatre in St Paul, Minnesota. This play deals very honestly with struggles the queer (LGBT) community faces in a real, engaging, and fun way. Catch it this weekend 11-14 July! About Gadfly Theatre Productions: Gadfly provides an artistic haven for audiences and artists, a place to explore, create, and open safe dialogu...
How To Do Pride (Twin Cities Style)
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In which I show you all of my adventures from Twin Cities Pride!!! Dancing Queen performed by Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus Other stuff that I do: Blog - aftreffect.blogspot.com Twitter - aftreffect Instagram - Aftreffect Tumblr - aftreffect.tumblr.com Google - Jacob Thomas DISCLAIMER: All views and commentary expressed on this channel and in videos or comments by Jacob Thomas are so...
My One Year OUT-iversary! Coming Out: A Year Later
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In which I talk about my past year since I came out publicly on TH-cam. :) The video that started it all: th-cam.com/video/YroeiSjBQ-I/w-d-xo.html Other stuff that I do: Blog - aftreffect.blogspot.com Twitter - aftreffect Instagram - Aftreffect Tumblr - aftreffect.tumblr.com Google - Jacob Thomas DISCLAIMER: All views and commentary expressed on this channel and in videos or comment...
Why I am Pro Life (I'm Actually Pro-Choice Everyone. Watch the whole thing.)
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In which I talk about why I think I can be pro life too... I am not actually pro life in the abortion debate sense. The video is an attempt to highlight the fact that you can't call yourself pro life if you care nothing about human life once it is out of the womb. programs like welfare, proper gun control laws, and ending domestic violence are all ways we can save lives and be 'pro life' I was...
A Midnight Run (Updates) and Why I am Pro Life
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In which I talk about some new things going on in my life like a 5K glow in the dark run I am doing tomorrow and a few other things along with I think I can be pro life too... I am not actually pro life in the abortion debate sense. The video is an attempt to highlight the fact that you can't call yourself pro life if you care nothing about human life once it is out of the womb. programs like w...
Eff Yeah Minnesota! Marriage Equality FTW
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In which I talk about Minnesota becoming the 12th state to legalize same sex marriage!!! Other stuff that I do: Blog - aftreffect.blogspot.com Twitter - aftreffect Instagram - Aftreffect Tumblr - aftreffect.tumblr.com Google - Jacob Thomas DISCLAIMER: All views and commentary expressed on this channel and in videos or comments by Jacob Thomas are solely his thoughts and views and do...
Hanging Out with Fans and Marriage Equality News!
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In which I discuss my trip to the Gulf Coast, meeting new friends, Tyler Oakley's birthday, and the ongoing fight for human rights. Destin's Tumblr: betrulyyou.tumblr.com Hillary Clinton's Video: www.hrc.org/blog/entry/hillary-clinton-joins-fight-for-marriage-equality Tyler Oakley's Fundraiser: www.stayclassy.org/fundraise?fcid=238251 The Trevor Project: www.thetrevorproject.org Daniel's Letter...
A Bittersweet Moment: ND SB 2252 And Illinois Equality
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So, I just heard about SB 2252 and wanted to provide some quick and raw thoughts on the subject. Also, there was a little bit more of this video that was accidentally deleted that mentioned my shirt. It is a shirt my friend Charlie sent me that says "I support equality in North Dakota" by HRC. You can get yours at HRC.org!! Other stuff that I do: Blog - aftreffect.blogspot.com Twitter - twitter...
I Am A Gay North Dakotan
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SB 2252 needs to pass without the "Hog House" amendments. We need to voice our concern together and cry out for those who don't have a voice. Senators, I am member of the United States Air Force. I am a community volunteer. I am citizen. And I am gay. I am a gay North Dakotan, and how you vote on SB 2252 directly impacts me. But I am not writing this to you for me. I'm not even writing this to ...
Gays Are Taking Over the Military! (And It Is FABULOUS!!)
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Gays Are Taking Over the Military! (And It Is FABULOUS!!)
Updates and Shiz!!!
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Updates and Shiz!!!
Remembering Dr. King: Our Way Forward
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Remembering Dr. King: Our Way Forward
Gay Roadtrip (Spirit Fingers to Reba)
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Gay Roadtrip (Spirit Fingers to Reba)
Spirit Day 2012!! Punishments and A New Collab!
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Spirit Day 2012!! Punishments and A New Collab!
Four Parts Jacob - Shaken Not Stirred
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Four Parts Jacob - Shaken Not Stirred
Vote No for MNUnited!
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Vote No for MNUnited!
Vote No, Shirts, and Honor Donations!
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Vote No, Shirts, and Honor Donations!
Protest And Gay Picnics!
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Protest And Gay Picnics!
Prepping And Outtakes From A Summer of Being Out
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Prepping And Outtakes From A Summer of Being Out
A Summer of Being Out: A Follow Up to Coming Out
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A Summer of Being Out: A Follow Up to Coming Out
Coming Out
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Coming Out
Hey, youtube!
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Hey, youtube!

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  • @marcensbury5713
    @marcensbury5713 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey buddy we love you and I'm so proud of you you just keep been you I don't hate you and I love you keep been you

  • @Idrick
    @Idrick หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am gay and I love slim white guys , I wish I could do porn with a white guy I am gay bottom , I love it when a guy is in me , so people call me Dairy Queen cause only slim white guys can handle me , I knew I was gay in the 8th grade when a white guy scott outz manhandled in science class , I knew j was gay when I went down on my frist crush on a guy , I k we j was gay when I said guys look so good to me . What I want in life is to be in love with a white guy for life

  • @VicuSan
    @VicuSan หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤👌👏👏👏👏✌️

  • @dubon9999
    @dubon9999 หลายเดือนก่อน

    God bless and protect all the LGBT people from all the evilness of the world 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈✝️✝️✝️✝️ In this world full of evilness, hate, jealousy, gossip, envy, sufferment, pain, harassment, discrimination, anger, abuse, murder, theft, rape and endless negative feelings and dangerous behaviors; We, the LGBT people must be aware of the evilness that exists in the world and not allow that anything or anyone divide us, we must always be willing to help other LGBT people and we must not leave any LGBT person alone or left behind 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 We must be aware that we, the LGBT people not only face the same problems and situations that straight people face, but we also face hate for our sexuality, hate for being different, hate for being LGBT, and that is, the hate just for being who we are and likewise we must be aware that not all the people that says that support us really do so 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 I don't care who you are or where you come from or what reputation you have or if other people like you or dislike you, if you are an LGBT person you have all my love and support ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 We can make a difference and be a light of hope to make from the world a better place 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 Never allow that straight men and women divide us 💥💥💥💥💥 Gay Men together forever ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 LGBT people together forever 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

  • @erichammond11
    @erichammond11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your videos

  • @rayhouse1434
    @rayhouse1434 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Who was the coming out too. Looks and sound's like it was for a special person. Very proud of you. Such a handsome young man. Live life to the full. Enjoy your new life..

  • @Centro-Creativo-tc8jo
    @Centro-Creativo-tc8jo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are very honest. Who could not love you. I am very touched by your video. You are a wonderful person.

  • @petervankeuren6644
    @petervankeuren6644 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am 81. I came out to my parents when I was 17. They were supportive. I am grateful. I wish you all the luck in the world.

  • @dubon9999
    @dubon9999 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I send all my love and support to all the LGBT people of the world ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 You all are important and very valuable even though we live in a world that makes you all believe otherwise. Remember always be proud of who you are 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 You all make from this world a better place ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 LGBT people are a rainbow of love in a world full of hate, but with difference of our straight partners, we all are united over a same flag 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 The flag of LGBT love ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 And we all must be united against hate, violence, discrimination and intolerance ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 We all are like a great family and we must fight to destroy hate ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 Remember, LGBT people is love and love always wins ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 I don't care about your race, nationality, biological gender, health condition, religion or any other condition ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 If you are an LGBT person you have all my love and my support ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 You guys are not alone in this fight and all the LGBT people of all over the world needs to understand this messagge, cause just united we will win against hate and we don't have to allow that nothing divide us. Never feel bad of who you are and never allow that this cruel world change who you really are or turn off your light and your shine ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 You all born that way and remember LGBT people of all the world, at the end, love always wins ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

  • @alfredilovethisvideoiloveg7528
    @alfredilovethisvideoiloveg7528 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm glad you came out and I love you and the important things that you love yourself and you and your friend will love me back to thanks for coming out I never had to come out❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @danielwilda8167
    @danielwilda8167 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are a beautiful MAN inside & out compassionate kind you have many friends that love you & are ready to help with anything you need 🏳️‍🌈💙👍💜🌈⭐️🇺🇸

  • @SteveFarmerMusic
    @SteveFarmerMusic 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    11 years ago now, as of my writing this. I've watched quite a few of these videos lately, all 11 years old now. There's just no words. So, so difficult, yet something so, so simple... but made to be extremely complexly difficult because of the general misunderstanding of the matter. So simple... to love the way you "naturally feel", yet fear of being rejected for that, if it's known by others. Oh what a nearly impossibly difficult burden to unfairly have to carry. Wow, Jacob... you're SOOO cute, and such a sweet, deep heart. I'd probably fall head over heels in love with you, if reality and life had provided for that possibility. If that were mutual... oh my. I guess at least dreaming of that kind of life-fulfillment is better than nothing. Maybe? I want to kiss you... and love you. 💞

  • @MRO1970
    @MRO1970 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I care about you and your life. I'm a pro life advocate.

  • @RonaldBolduc-ww7lg
    @RonaldBolduc-ww7lg 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your smile today lights up the whole screen ! Congratulations!

  • @midashy97213
    @midashy97213 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved this video so much Jacob and I love you for making it to help others. In fact a week or so after watching it I came out on social media, first day of June, Pride month. I am 56 years old and knew I was Gay at 15 but due to some traumatic events in High School I stayed in the closet for 35 years. Came out to family at 50 and my best friend from HS at 55 and now everyone else at 56. Best thing I ever did. A huge weight lifted off my shoulders, finally being me for the first time in my life, out and proud.

  • @davidhoulder56
    @davidhoulder56 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jacob, you speak so well on behalf of you and the gay community. I’m nearly 70 years old and had a bf 40 years ago. I wish I’d had your courage to speak out. I admire you SO much. Love you, David ♥️

  • @gjr614
    @gjr614 ปีที่แล้ว

    Say it five times out loud. The more you say it the easier you will come to terms with it. Your not a bad person as we have been lead to believe. You are worthy and you do deserve to be loved .your learning and growing inside on your way to being a man. You'll fall at times but reach inside and find that strength and pick yourself up again. Hard parts over admitting to yourself who you are. You've accomplished at a young age something alot of us older generation men have struggled our whole lives to learn and accept. Be strong when that right one comes along you'll know. Look In his eyes. You'll see what i mean. Be happy and have fun on your journey.

  • @billmckenney4960
    @billmckenney4960 ปีที่แล้ว

    Consider this: being gay is not a burden. It is not a scar. It's a gift. It causes the person who is gay to realize very deeply their own humanity; to develop empathy for others who are also marginalized; and to see very clearly the motives of certain "revered" ways of thinking, like religious and social constructs. We get bullied, out own government works against our interests, we are often denied out natural creativity and out inherent humanity. But still we persist. I long ago stopped believing in a god, but were there to be such a thing as the children of god, it would be gay persons.

  • @73malaki
    @73malaki ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy happy joy joy!

  • @elvismitchell5707
    @elvismitchell5707 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, for your update on your real life!!

  • @elvismitchell5707
    @elvismitchell5707 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Admire your story I want to wish you the best going forward. Yes you are right, you are loved. 🤗 🤗

  • @danielwilliamson6897
    @danielwilliamson6897 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your very cute Jacob!!! I am glad you took the time to create this video. God Bless!! And thank you for your service!

  • @Teckno72
    @Teckno72 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not something that needs changing

  • @jimlove6707
    @jimlove6707 ปีที่แล้ว

    So it's been 10 years since you came out and you're now what 32 years old? So my question is how is your life doing now, Jacob? I'm hoping you'll answer back and tell me that everything in your life is sweet and nice and that you found somebody that loves you and wants to be with you. Please answer

  • @sanmari1071
    @sanmari1071 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a sensitive and handsome man. We need an update ❤️

  • @gordonmumbulo6708
    @gordonmumbulo6708 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so handsome! You can go on with your life! No regrets! Live life and be who you are! Enjoy who you are with! Be free and relax knowing you are ready to move on! Sexy!

  • @loris2292
    @loris2292 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greetings Jacob from Nice in the South of France 🇫🇷 I've just watched your very touching coming out video and I just wanted to let you know that you are a beautiful human being and you deserve to be loved, and you must never put yourself down and never for one minute think that you don't deserve love. And if people can't accept you for who you are that is all on them and not you. I remember before I came out to my very religious family while I was at college and away from home and actually contemplating suicide and reading up so much about ending my life as for year's I was taught that being gay was so wrong especially within my strict Muslim faith and I was so incredibly heartbroken that I was going to die in my college apartment al alone. And to this day I really can't remember were I got the strength to go home one Saturday and tell my parents I'm Gay and I love them and hoped that their religious beliefs would allow them to love me back as I did them. Anyway 1 year later I'm still here a much happier person and feel so good that my ultra religious parents accepted me for who I am, we hugged and cried so much and for the very first time in my life my father told me that he loved me and his love for me was far more important than what religion had taught him. Watching you coming out brought all the emotions I felt rushing back to me, and I really just wanted to hug you so much. Just watching this made me cry and has shown me already that you are a very special person and I wish you all the love in the world take care and please accept my virtual hugs for across the miles 💕

  • @zaktalentedandbravesaab9028
    @zaktalentedandbravesaab9028 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I keep watching ur video over and over and over i feel ur pain as u spoke i saw the fear but most of all u were brave my man u have a brifht future ahead of u enjoy it and eye love you with all mh being god bless u my son 💖

  • @ianward9157
    @ianward9157 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wishing you every happiness XXX X.

  • @josephadiaz8343
    @josephadiaz8343 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where are you now in life? It's September 2021.

  • @timothytynan4692
    @timothytynan4692 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just caught up on ur coming out videos. Very powerful. U r very brave and courageous. Living ur life w no lies! Free at last free at last thank god Almighty i am free at last!

  • @simon2077
    @simon2077 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a nice looking young man. Never be scared of who you are. I also was in the military and from a religious family. For me they already knew, but never wanted me to tell them. They wanted to love me the way I am. For those that don't accept you they never were your friend, they are being selfish at that point. They should be happy for you at that point, then let it go. Good luck, but be careful about being naive. As an old male gay people can burn you just like straight people do. Been there, done that. I'm a nice guy to, but be careful who you trust.

  • @EASTERBUNNY7772
    @EASTERBUNNY7772 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Taliban lives matter

  • @EASTERBUNNY7772
    @EASTERBUNNY7772 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is 8 years old. Why am I seeing it now in 2021. I am a man hating Lesbian.

  • @EASTERBUNNY7772
    @EASTERBUNNY7772 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Taliban lives matter

  • @EASTERBUNNY7772
    @EASTERBUNNY7772 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Taliban lives matter.

  • @simon2077
    @simon2077 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So 9 years later at 31 we need an update. Hopefully you found a good match. I'd admire anyone who accepts would they are. I hope your realize your dreams & I love you too. Two things as you go through life. Always keep your credit clean & always tell the truth. People respect that.

  • @9940r024
    @9940r024 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jacob remember that Jesus Christ loves you ! He came to earth and died for our sins, mine and yours. Being Gay does not mean that you cannot be a Christian.

  • @9940r024
    @9940r024 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I was around 8 years old I fell totally in love with my best male friend and stayed that way for at least another 10 years ! And that was in the late 1950’s into the 1960’s. Very difficult times for me.

  • @xelakram
    @xelakram 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have great admiration for this young man. This video is from 2012, I notice. I do hope that he is well, enjoying life, and taking good care of himself. 👍

  • @bernienewman1066
    @bernienewman1066 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jacob you act like a very nervous person calm down you are very normal it's just not everybody will accept us but it is how you are born no changing it it is what it is you are a perfect person just think about it it's the haters the deniers and the evil ones that are not normal. Take a good look in the mirror and shed some tears for you are looking at a perfect person. Love you see you again I hope.

  • @EASTERBUNNY7772
    @EASTERBUNNY7772 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Go back into your closet.

  • @jacobusvdmerwe910
    @jacobusvdmerwe910 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just remember God loves you. His grace is enough for you!

  • @robertcorbitt1305
    @robertcorbitt1305 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So articulate and moving - bravo!

  • @jackb1000
    @jackb1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are who God created you to be .

  • @danielmercer6108
    @danielmercer6108 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope whoever you were speaking to loved you back.

  • @I_am_Lauren
    @I_am_Lauren 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are such a cute person! I know this video is from MANY years ago but I hope you are doing well!

  • @anthonyeverly1848
    @anthonyeverly1848 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You don't know me I love to give you a huge hug do you have a Facebook page

  • @Mcfreddo
    @Mcfreddo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Religion is more about exclusion. Homosexuality is a normal part of the spectrum in the animal kingdom. Biologically, it's a population limiter in times of stress for group survival in the wild, where we came from. On an individual level when the mother is heavily stressed and/or, has had a few children already, the outcome with new members of the family, the child is gay, is much more likely, an outcome. Those offspring come with very insightful and nurturing abilities with usually, are quite intelligent. In these things, they offer so much to the groups survival. Remember, that ones genes are packed replete with living history of what's gone on before, but are the SURVIVORS of that history and you only have survived through the group. Genes of course are survived through the individual, but they are for the group! The human species. All life of every creature is this. Gay is normal and the people should be cherished. The group becomes much stronger! Note why knowledge has been enabled to occur and flourish- it ALWAYS has grown when superstitions are shoved to the background. The more diminished they have become, the greater the advances in truth! Kick it to the curb.

  • @Mcfreddo
    @Mcfreddo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What needs to happen is take the churches out of their tax free haven and those clown televangelists money making ways unless they build hospitals and charity handouts, but also Make them liable for the emotional 'moral' blackmail damage. The harm that can lead to suicide as a consequence, to precious, often to young promising people, as this young guy is. Fuck, it makes me angry. Many people can have such compromised lives with what is really a devastated life, over this clown town religious shit. Way over due to be stamped it out!