Hello, I’m Azariah Southworth host of the Christian TV show, The Remix. Just this week I came out to the world. Not only did it make local headlines here in Nashville, TN but national headlines. I’ve received hundreds of emails from people all around the world, all of which have been encouraging and supporting my decision. I will no longer be able to do my show on Christian TV but that is ok. I recently heard of GLSEN and their event, "Day of Silence." As I learned more about it and that it is in memory of Lawrence King I really wanted to be a part of what was going on. I heard about Lawrence King on the Ellen Show. I was devastated when I heard the story. That is why I’m committed to use this new platform I’ve been given to help end these acts of hatred and educate people.
I know for me being gay is not a choice. It something I’ve always felt and knew was a part of me. This is something I remember "knowing" since the age of five. I started to come out in High School but even then I was suppressing how I felt. It wasn’t until I moved to Nashville, TN did I make any gay friends who have gone through the same thing. Because of them I have learned so much and come to realize that is ok to be gay and it’s not a sin. It’s been a long and hard road but worth it all. I’m now in a place where I can be free and honest with everyone and that is well worth the price I have and will pay.
I encourage everyone to spread the word about "Day of Silence." The world needs to know we are equal. Let’s come together and do this.
- Azariah Southworth
4/18/2008
You can read about Azariah's coming out this week on the Huffington Post: Azariah Southworth, Popular Christian TV Host, Announces He Is Gay
Azariah's MySpace site:
www.myspace.com/theremixtv
Azariah's HearItFirst site, a community site for artists and fans of Christian music:
www.hearitfirst.com/remixtv
5 comments:
i am very proud of him! i always think coming out in the south amid the slews of evangelicals would be extremely difficult.
I think that’s amazing that Azariah came out. I’m a christen and I think that we are sending the wrong message when we say that go loves everyone, but not the LGBT community. I’m an Episcopalian, so I am lucky that my church is very gay friendly compared to out types of Christianity. I think that it is horrible that his career in Christian television is over. It’s not fair.
Wow! This is amazing. As the Minister for Youth at Cathedral of Hope, the largest LGBTQA Church in the country, I am happy to see others in the faith community speak out!
I went to High School with him and he's such a great guy. I wish him all the best.
Ok, Christian homosexual cannot happen. If he is gay then he is not a Christian. He can't be. Look it up in this great book called the Bible.
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