David Archuleta talks about his emotional 'faith crisis' after coming out l GMA
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 พ.ย. 2022
- The “American Idol” singer opens up about the struggles he faced between coming out as queer and being a member of the Mormon church.
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So proud of him for being brave enough to tell his story
I’m beyond happy for him and everyone that hears this message. I hope more people can take ownership of their own life, it’s a gift completely ours!
I'm so glad to see David putting more of himself and his life out there. Breaking away from the church can be tough, especially when you feel like it's your whole world. But at the end of the day, you have to put yourself first, and I'm glad David has started to do just that.
God first
Tell him don't worry dude the mormons will update their book for the thousandth time allowing gays like what they did with blacks. 🤣
@@krystalsedillo6854 - how does one put God first? How do Mormons show that they put God first? Examples, please? Thanks
I think forgetting you faith, because you think you are LGBT is somehow dumb.
@@edgarcanalita2507 - keep thinking. What else do you think? Leaving Mormon religion doesn't mean one has lost faith in God or humanity. I think David is finally discovering that God isn't as narrow minded as LD$ Inc has made God to be.
I’m just surprised it took him this long to come out. I’m am happy for him that he finally gets to live his truth.
Cult life is like that sometimes.
I didn't come out until I was in my early 30's... Sometimes, when you're raised in the church, you just have blinders on and it's absolutely the most terrifying thing in the world to try to look past them.
Mormon church is really controlling, this is not surprising. I'm happy he did what he felt he needed to do, when he felt it was time.
Well here's the thing though people come out at such an early age like for example my oldest nephew he didn't come out until he was 17 why? Well because he wanted to have my back after I came out and I was 22 when I came out back in 2014. And if anything that I've learned is that you can come out at whatever age as long as you're ready
he came out to his family three years before coming out to the public.
David is a wonderful person, incredible singer, and so many people can look up to him for his good values.
People will know you by your fruit, choices you make.
@@CHILDOFGOD22731 - people can make good choices and be good people that produce good fruit and not subscribe to any particular religion.
@@torchbearer1973 I’m not religious, I have a relationship with god. Mormon is a false religion because it’s a man-made edited Bible. Not the true Bible.
@@torchbearer1973how can you produce good fruit if your choice is has gone against gods word? What exactly are you trying to say because it contradicts each other? God’s word does not contradict you must be misunderstanding
@@CHILDOFGOD22731- are you aware of the story of the Garden of Eden? Everything starts from the beginning of time from good people, especially prophets not "listening" to God's commands, but still producing good fruit.
Even the LDS church has produced some good fruit despite its wicked history and deceivings of its members and the world.
WOW! What a beautiful interview. Thanks to Steve Osunsami for his sensitivity and insight.
Thanks to David Archuleta for being who he is and for sharing so much of himself, in so many ways, with all of us. 👍🏻👍🏻😊🧡
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Hello what exactly kind of investment are you talking about here, I'm really interested
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David you are beautiful person. You thinking right to speak openly. You a strong person. Bless you with everything keep loving you.❤
Can’t wait to see you happy with someone you will
Love .
Me too omg..... That future bf of his is going to be lucky.
It's good that he is finally addressing it within himself and publicly. For some reason I always had a hunch that he was.
Yes David!!! We love you!!!! ❤
He is such a precious human, I’m so happy to see him being his true self!
I remember worrying about him on idol after hearing about his Mormon background. I’m a survivor of conversion therapy and knew the minute I saw him he was gay. He was me at that age. Exactly. I’m glad he’s doing ok
I knew he was gay too.
I knew it too. My “Gaydar” went off when he was first introduced on American Idol.
@@ricarellan Lmao! 🤣 You are so funny. 😅
Look, the church does not support conversion therapy at all. They are against that idea. They never did.
Can you connect with me one on one Bryan. My e mail is posted at my TH-cam channel
David, hold on to your faith even if you're not attending church. Having a relationship with God is more important than the physical church. I'm glad you're embracing yourself but remember God loves everyone no matter what you are. I agree with what you said: it's not the people, it's the church structure.
people aren't perfect and those people say alot of imperfect things alot. god is perfect
God condemns homosexuality. He will go to hell
You are soooooo Loved, David. And all Gay people are so incredibly proud of you. We are so grateful to have you in our Family.
Love you for you on American Idol then and now. Love who you are💫💫Thank you for sharing your authenticity.
Love Is Love & Love you David:
As a gay man who grew up a Jehovah’s Witness I can 100% understand his internal conflict. I fought so many years with denial, and then for some way for the two identities to coexist when they cannot. It’s hard when you have to face the idea of being rejected by basically the whole community in which you grew up in.
David this is fabulous! Knowing who you are and being able to be your true self - lucky young man! You have nothing but wonderful ahead of you!!! ♥️
David is my hero, I’m glad he’s being true to himself!💚✨
What happened to being true to God not yourself? Are we not to overcome personal weakness and sin? We all sin, but only some repent.
@@tamaraleausa2964 did you not get the message about not judging other people and focusing on yourself instead or are you so miserable you have to make yourself feel superior. It’s really not that hard to respect others beliefs
Beautiful i am glad he can be comfortable with himself blessings to him
Good for him!!! Im so glad he finally gets to live his truth!
God condemns homosexuality. He will go to hell
As a fellow gay man, I can relate to many of the things he's sharing with us. I've struggled to be my authentic self, while still hoping to be an active member of the catholic church, where I was brought up from. Luckly I've discovered my own relationship with spirituality, not a "god" perse, but It's brought back some of that sense of serenity I once enjoyed. The church can feel very divisive, but not the people. I am glad he is coming into new realizations and self-discovery and healing!
You should try Philippine Catholicism lol. They are not that strict
Try talking to God for urself gay or straight he knows u and care catholic church says Jesus isn't God's son he is they are just wayy to strict than normal Christians honestly but when u know God personally no man can twist ur words or tell you differently because u know HIM personally false prophets so it's always best to know him urself because other people will tell u oh ure going here and here but Jesus says as long as u believe in me u shall have everlasting life u don't have to be perfect only God can do that just come as you are dirt and all he will still love u ....😃
@@janderson947 one thing you said here is incorrect. In the Catholic Church we definitely believe Jesus is the son of God. That is the belief of all Christians.
@@susanb5058 well I apologize but they are very strict Jesus loves all he hates the sin but loves the person so if that personal relationship is lacking ...
@@janderson947 yes, I believe everyone should have a personal relationship with the Lord and speak to Him directly and read the Word. It’s not just about whatever church one goes to. ✝️
Remember when David sang "And I Am Telling You" to the first season American Idol contestants? Good for him for finally finding the conviction to be who he is. Still adorable.
I completely forgot about that song but oh my God yes that's really true I feel like that's when he was really starting to realize he was different but accepting it himself would be another story
@@josephmendoza9523 Knowing how innocent he is, he probably didn't put it together then.
Love one another, not judge one another. You all have been taught and have been warned. The love we put out, comes back, so does the hate. Chose love, chose life.
David speaks the truth about the Mormon Church; it does not value those who are LGBTQ. They fail to see them as TRUE children of God, who he create as LGBTQ. Thank you, David, for being strong and brave to speak up and out.
That is not true at all!
@@shanaemartinez1264 False; LGBTQ have no value in the Church; if they had value, they would be able to live their authentic themselves, fall in love, get married and have a family and still be active in the Mormon Church. Have you not listened to the Apostles? Read Oaks and Bednar, who declared there are no homosexuals in the Mormon Church. I was taught that I was evil all my life because I am Gay, from every church leader I spoke to.
@@ruelynng59 I do not believe you are evil. I'm sorry if you feel that way. God loves you no matter what. And if you understood the plan of salvation you will no that God has a wonderful happy place prepared for all his children. Even if you choose not to live up to the standards and commandments of the Celestial kingdom. You are still a beloved child of God. I believe a God can change our "natural man". I don't know what it's like to be a gay member in the church, and I never will, but I know you are loved by God, no matter what. ♥️♥️♥️
@@shanaemartinez1264 Fuck you. Your pretty words CANNOT hide the EVIL your religion has done to queer people.
@@shanaemartinez1264 right, according to D&C 132, LGBTQ's can be lovely ministering servants to all the straight righteous polygamist 😏🥲
David ...we are all family in one . God Bless .
Breaks my heart. Went through something similar
Iam happy to see him embrace and celebrate his true identity 👏👏❤️❤️❤️
I’m so proud of how far he has come❤
Yeah so proud of him to take it up the ass❤️ So brave! I’m very proud of him to finally come out. Celebrate 🥳
I love that they included the suicide prevention hotline at the end. So important for people to know there is help
Always stay true to who you are God Will not Love you any less🙏🏽🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍💪🏾
He doesn’t need religion. He needs Jesus. Big difference.
Poor David. I'm glad he is speaking out.
Poor David I'm glad he's putting himself first now
Poor David. People live their whole lifes following god AND ITS NOT FAIR that a gay guy comes and just because he is rich the CHURCH SHOULD BE FORCED accept his views?????? How about the people that live by the church and THEN THE CHURCH CHANGES THEIR VIEWS just because fo this man.
@@brianherrera1390 your reaction is really strange to someone who just publicly stated that he believed the only way he could stay righteous by the church's standards was K*LL HIMSELF 😭 I understand these are your beliefs but a little compassion would be nice 👍
The church can be the church but people have brain and need to figure that people is openi their eyes to the real truth
@@brianherrera1390 Like how the Church tried to force everyone to change their views by trying to stop Gay Marriage from being legalized proposition 8 for example. Stop forcing your beliefs down people’s throats and focus on yourself instead
God bless you..I wish you nothing but happiness as you live your life as it makes you happy..don't let anyone tell you that you are living wrong..
You belong here 🙏🏽 if not for the church than for someone else whos met to be for you live ❤️
He's so talented and handsome. Keep your head up.
GODBLESS YOU DAVID THE TRUTH WILL ALWAYS SETS US FREE.. AND TRUE PEOPLE LIVES AND BLESSED AMEN🙏🌟🙏
you are not alone David 🙌
I am so happy and proud of David for finally giving in to his true self. I’m glad he’s out and proud. He’s such a role model for our community. Love him
Since American Idol, I have loved you and I have been happy that you are now completely yourself with your choices in life. I will always follow you - and your lovely supportive mother.❤
LOVE your clothing choice
aww im so happy for him
Its so depressing that we still have to struggle for understanding on a topic this simple.
God bless you David! God still loves you. Today, tomorrow, and forever.
i loved his music so much. so glad that he's going down this path and really becoming the best version of him
Nothing is better than Christ....all is Vanity
@@nothx512 no one told you not everyone believes in Christ and that you shouldn’t judge.
Happy to see he's being true to who he is and decided to free himself from the oppressive religion
A lot of us are struggling with this
I love God I have devoted my entire life to God I grew up in a Christian church and I have always tried to change and change and over and over again and I have even tried to end my life because I can’t find and explanation for this
And I have cried for many hours in the darkness asking God why am I this way!!😞
It’s easy for people to say oh it’s wrong oh it’s not from God cuz they’re not the ones straggling with this !!! People at the church instead of judging they should be helping us trying to understand this!!😞
God bless everyone who is struggling with this too!!!
Alexis, I am sorry that you are feeling so much pain. If you don't mind my asking... what is the thought that is causing you pain? Do you feel that your desires for the same sex are so different than other desires that Christians would call temptations (and that Christians experience every day)... that God must not love you? Do you think that God has forsaken you because you have these feelings? Is it the fear of being alone and not having a partner?
What the heck is “straggling”? Do you mean “struggling”?
I’m so proud of u David ❤️
For what? Being gay and going to hell?
Your amazing and brave person i am muslim and being gay its forbidden but we believe too god love all of us no matter what we did and looking for the smallest goodness thing in our heart and forgiving god bless you and give your peace and good luck David 👍❤️🇪🇬 am sorry my English bad but I wish you stand what i want to say 😅
You are loved no matter who you love.
I'm an LDS member but I respect his decision to step away of the church, it's good that he came out. Follow your bliss, David. 😇
I love him ❤
So happy he is thriving. So many coming from that background don’t make it 🥹
Beautiful guy. Inside and out x
I love him 🥰 👏
Love you David
Good for him. He made the right call. No one has the right to tell you you're unworthy.
David whatever you are! God still loves you, no matter what your gender is. and we're proud of you to step out after a long time. You deserve happiness and everything in life❣️ Happy for you..
God condemns homosexuality. He will go to hell
His gender? Why would God have a problem with his gender?
We love you David! 👏
Wonderful person.
Have always had love for David Archuleta since the American Idol days.
I’m proud of David for finding and being true to himself! He is so much more comfortable in his skin now and it shows and I love it! I’m with David. The LDS Church is very wrong and contradictory in many of their teachings and beliefs.
We love u David🎉❤😊for who u are
Good for you David. Keep walking forward into your fabulous future.
Yeah! Let’s bend over in unison in gratitude 🥳🥳
@@vincentwaterson3480 You sure like reading about it.
Awww David 💚✌️💚
Good for you David!!!
The Club Q shooter is LDS. A year ago one of those apostles talked about ‘musket fire’ in relation to the LGBTQIA community. The LDS church isn’t safe unless your cis, straight and male. For those of us who grew up in the church, and who don’t fall into those parameters? We can speak first hand.
Not only that, but the shooter did this heinous act within days of this interview and other public interviews from David aired about the homophobia within the church. People may not see David as a big star, but he is a household name in the LDS church. The shooter definitely knew who he was. Not to mention the support of the gay marriage bill. I worry for David's safety as he's currently on tour in largely LDS populated areas.
The members of the church love David. After he came out you see members swarming him to take pictures with him. David will always be loved despite him leaving the religion. The belief of the church is not what David practices however the church members still love David.
WE LOVE YOU DAVID!❤
I looooove David❤
Do you ever think
When we’re all alone
All that we could be
How this thing could gooooo
Love you davidd 🤗☺️
Love him
Would like to see him do a song with PTX.
Oh my heart goes out to you David. Thank you for being so open about your journey. I'm so sorry your leaders weren't better able to support and validate you and understand where you're coming from and what you're going through, no matter how "well intentioned." It's so much more complicated and nuanced and just HARD and our lay ministry is not professionally trained to deal with these sorts of deeply personal struggles. I wish you all the best and healing and happiness in your journey going forward, and I hope that you can still feel that amazing love that God has for you through it all.
Just for clarity - ABC you should know better - it's not the Mormon Church or The Church of Latter-day Saints - It's the Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints. "Mormon" was a pejorative name given to early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints because they believed in The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ as a companion scripture to the Holy Bible - another literal witness of Christ and his gospel. For a time they embraced the moniker rather than fight against it, but the revealed name of the church has always been "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" and in recent years they've specifically requested that all media companies refer to them by their official name. Please respect all parties in your reporting.
Thank you for clarifying our name! Yes we are the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints!🤍
The book of mormon (sorry no capital letters as it doesn’t deserve them) is a fake and an obvious one. I pity the good people caught up in this culturally entrenched lie.
David, you are better off without the church.... You are a strong and beautiful young man, and we're here for you .🙏🏳️🌈
That has to be so difficult!!! Leaving something that has been such a huge part of his life. It’s not easy to walk away from the life you know!!
Love him!
As a former member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, i am able to personally attest to the pervasive atmosphere of unmitigated self-righteousness that the uppermost echelons of the church leadership structure still reinforce amongst their flock.
An Apostle was the one he referred to but this clip cut out that part
I hope David realizes that he can walk away from that church, but he should not let that in any way affect his relationship with the Lord. Jesus loves him! I hope he remains a faithful Christian. 🙏🏻
I always knew he played for our team
We should all learn from David before it’s too late
I love you David
I’m so happy for him. I just want everyone to be able to live their truth and enjoy their lives ❤
He always seemed shy and awkward and now I am starting to believe cause he was uncomfortable coming out and now that he did he seems to be himself and very comfortable
I think it's because the more you say it out loud the more comfortable you start to get though I know that with me I was shy and awkward to even say to people that I'm part of the LGBT community but after coming out and you don't just come out one time you come out multiple times but at the same time it's a good thing because you built enough confidence in yourself to be more comfortable and I'm pretty sure that David has told his story multiple times already and it's gotten to the point where he starts to feels more comfortable and the more he explores that side of him he's really going to get comfortable
I have admired David and his dedication to Heavenly Father from those first days on American Idol. I joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints eight years ago and don't regret it. I joined because the Holy Spirit wanted me here. I joined for God, not for man's interpretation of His will. I have met some who are not pleased at my various 'differences', but I have also been accepted by more than these few. Continue to be devoted to Him David and follow Him where He would take you. His love never fails. Thank you for following the Spirit to direct your life into the future. It always takes courage to walk His way instead of man's.
Good for him!
I admire him so much!❤
David we love you.
You are born this way. It's not a choice to be gay or hetro etc. Religion is a choice. You are beautiful the way you are.
I’m not surprised that he is. But good thing he is finally feeling comfortable in his truth.
David and the Mormon church can both take constructive steps together. Jesus never said one word against gays; in fact, he did the opposite, and spoke out against judging others. A gay wedding at a mormon church would be a great breakthrough for humanity and religion.
♥️
i love the way he speaks
Way to go David! Fellow Utahn here (sure as hell isn’t Mormon)
I has a crush on him when I was in my early 20s
it also speaks to the churches view of women, when a man says I’m gay and the response is “well let’s just put you with one of the women, eh?”
im so glad to see him be his true self and there is no doubt he is happier.