SODOM AND GOMORRAH IN THE CHURCH?
Nigeria's first gay minister, originator of anonymous gay
church, House of Rainbow, Rowland Jide Macaulay, says he is pleased to have moved
into the open, despite the fact that he is as yet attempting to get over his
families' dismissal.
Macaulay uncovered how he felt in the wake of being rejected
by family and companions over his sexual status.
The gay person minister uncovered on his Facebook page how
he had on a few events considered yield to suicide.
He made a write up saying: I'm not embarrassed about being
who I am. In spite of the fact that I am upbeat to have separated my ex in
1994, I lament not knowing of my sexual inclination before I got hitched.
“I am truly not worried as the inclusive Christian ministry
with House of Rainbow brings me in contact with many people who are same gender
loving, thousands of people around the world just like me.
“Above all I have encountered God with unimaginable love.
“To be rejected by family hurts, especially parent and
children.
“I had to block another family member and unapologetically
shared with another, who is willing to listen.
“Since I came out as gay, I have thought several times of
taking my own life, the rejection cuts deep into my heart and soul, but knowing
Christ and believing in an awesome God has been a better option.
“To be able, on a daily basis tell gay people God love us
just the way we are is a humbling experience and I thank God for calling me.
“GAY means God Adores You, God Accepts You, God Affirms You.
“Jeremiah 1:5 – Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the
nations.
“Psalm 139:14 – I praise you because I am fearfully and
wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
“I am not ashamed to be gay, I regret not knowing better
before I got married to a woman in 1991, thank God I was divorced by 1994.
There are many millions of stories only if we pay attention.
“I thought I will share this, I apologise if this is
uncomfortable. But I needed to share. God bless you. Jide Macaulay.”
