College OTR: Ray Boltz: Proving You Can Be Gay And Christian

Ray Boltz: Proving You Can Be Gay And Christian

Posted by Crystal 09/12/2008 4:34 PM
Category: Tags: christianity, gay and christian, gay, ray boltz, washington blade

In college it’s easy to get pigeonholed based on stereotypes: frat boy, theater nerd, crazy Christian, gay best friend.

In real life though, away from the university bubble, you may find yourself redefining who you are. For gospel singer Ray Boltz that meant coming out publicly. No big deal, right? It seems like celebs are coming out of the closet left and right these days (although Clay Aiken, we’re still waiting on you…)

But for Boltz there’s one minor difference. He’s a Christian and not just one of those “woo hoo it’s Christmas, so I love Jesus” kind of Christians. He’s the kind that’s sold 4.5 million LPs, cassettes and CDs based on Christianity. A lot of times the whole homosexuality thing doesn’t go over so well with the religious thing. Gay and Christian is as hard to admit to as Gay and Fraternity Guy usually is. Still, Boltz couldn’t keep pretending.

The Washington Blade has the story:

“I didn’t make a big deal of it,” Boltz says during a 90-minute phone interview from his home in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. “But I was trembling. I’d kind of had two identities since I moved to Florida where I kind of had this other life and I’d never merged the two lives. This was the first time I was taking my old life as Ray Boltz, the gospel singer, and merging it with my new life. Emotionally it was kind of a big deal to think about that.”

Ray Boltz was tired of living a lie.

It’s not too surprising that Boltz kept his secret gay identity in Florida. After all, the state is home to South Beach, the gay mecca of America (outside San Fran of course).

Congrats on the bravery Boltz. At OTR, we salute you.

+ 94 comments

Anonymous says,

Good for him...but it was fairly clear with that mustache. Now he should remount that career. Get a new tour of the red states, some disco covers, and a new choreographer: http://tinyurl.com/6hw6j6 Posted 09/12/2008 5:29 PMReply

Anonymous says,

This will be one of the biggest "shake-ups" in the Christian Music Community. Wow! Hold on for a ride Ray and God's richest blessings to you! Posted 09/12/2008 7:04 PMReply

Anonymous says,

You're going to have to wait forever for Clay Aiken to come out of the imaginary closet you've gratuitously placed him in. Straight guys don't come out of closets! You're just using an old, worn-out LIE to be "amusing". Have you no creativity? Posted 09/12/2008 7:57 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Clay must have a really big closet, since his girlfriend and their new baby are stuffed in there with him. Posted 09/12/2008 8:24 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Are you two living in fantasy land? I hate to burst our bubble but Clay is gay. The mother of his child is a friend and the baby was conceived IV. Gay men can have biological children you know, modern day medical technology has allowed that. As far as waiting on him to announce it, it is easier said than done. Coming out is not something simple to do especially when you come from a very religious family. Regardless his sexual orientation has nothing to do with his talent. Let the man come out when he is ready, either way we love his music now and will love it then. Posted 09/13/2008 02:48 AMReply

Anonymous says,

Oh and by the way grats on coming out Ray. It is one of the most difficult things to do, but now you can truly live your life as who you are and experience true happiness. Posted 09/13/2008 02:50 AMReply

Anonymous says,

Thank you, sexuality police officer, for letting Clay know he is gay. Good thing he has a brilliant mind like you, to mend him of his confused ways! We should all be so blessed to have someone inform us of our sexuality, lest we be confuddled. Posted 09/13/2008 06:35 AMReply

Anonymous says,

Clay is as gay as a three dollar bill, and everyone in the music world has known about it for years. He's openly gay in that world. All the signs are there. Heck, he's even been caught in the act more than once. What's it gonna take for his rabid fans to finally see the light? Come out, Clay. Tell the truth and force them to deal with it, once and for all. Posted 09/13/2008 09:54 AMReply

Anonymous says,

You guys are dumb. You are celebrating a person's decision to admit that he gay, which goes against everything in a Bible that he claims is true. This will be something that he will have to stand in front of God and answer for - if he even gets that chance. Because I believe if your a Christian you wouldn't make a decision like this - knowing that lifestyle is not one that God allows. You can say I'm wrong - but if you believe the Bible is the word of God - than you cannot believe being gay is acceptable. I loved his songs - go listen to "Thank You". How can someone wrote a song like that and fall like this? Ray - I'll be praying for you. Posted 09/13/2008 09:57 AMReply

Anonymous says,

Previous Anonymous -- he was gay when he wrote that song. Don't you get it? Posted 09/13/2008 10:15 AMReply

Anonymous says,

A person who is attracted to the same sex CAN be Christian BUT many lives a CHASTE LIFE and do not ACT on their homosexual tendancies.
We have no idea if Clay Aiken is homosexual, asexual, repressing his sexuality or whatever. LEAVE HIM ALONE !
It is his life and he does not owe us an explanation to why he does or doesn't do something.
I would hate to be in his shoes with EVERYONE scrutinizing every move. Only God alone knows heart of each of us. It is He that we all have to answer to. Posted 09/13/2008 12:14 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Well, this article is about Ray NOT Clay. Maybe there was some confusion. Though both rhyme with gay so maybe there's a correlation?
Stupid question. But so is: is it a choice or is a person born to be gay? Does God accept or condemn? No one knows the answer to either it's speculation, whether based on fact, science or religion. And as for the bible, well it depends on who's interpreting the scriptures. Posted 09/13/2008 12:59 PMReply

Anonymous says,

I am so tired of bible thumpers passing judgment on others. One's sexuality is not a choice, and anyone who believes otherwise is sadly misinformed or just plain ignorant. Ray seems like a nice guy and I wish him well. I am a Clay Aiken fan and the fans who rush in to "defend" him all the time are doing him no favors. In fact, they are likely one of the main reasons he will continue to remain in the closet. Sad, but true. Posted 09/13/2008 1:26 PMReply

Anonymous says,

The 'fans' who rush in to agree that Clay is not what he proclaims himself to be, do him no favors either. Posted 09/13/2008 2:01 PMReply

Anonymous says,

hear hear! And it's a OLD, TIRED argument. Good on Ray for coming out of the closet. Good on Clay for not...or for choosing to have a heterosexual relationship...or not.
In the end, we're all just trying to live the best way we can. Posted 09/13/2008 2:41 PMReply

Anonymous says,

@ Anonymous: How come the word Homosexual wasn't added to the Bible until 150 years ago? You need to dig a little deeper into the true bible transcripts and you will find that a true homosexual relationship is not a sin! Think about it! Posted 09/13/2008 3:41 PMReply

Anonymous says,

"Clay must have a really big closet, since his girlfriend and their new baby are stuffed in there with him."

So were Ray Boltz's wife and his kids - and Ray actually concieved his children without IVF. Posted 09/13/2008 4:34 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Who gives a s**t if Clay Aiken is gay? Congrats to Ray Boltz for the courageous decision. I am personally very sour on so-called christianity, but I laud you nevertheless for your decision to be who you are. Posted 09/13/2008 5:21 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Bible thumpers don't pass judgment. God did the judging and he makes it perfectly clear in his Word. To see how much he wants us to the know the truth read how he stresses it in Roman's 1.

Also, in 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 (New King James Version) he tells just that homosexuals will not inherit the kingdom of God. So really what good is it to profess to be a Christian if you can never live in heaven with God?

9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals,[a] nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. Posted 09/13/2008 9:48 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Go read the story about Sodom and Gomorrah and tell me that wasn't included in the bible when it was first written. You have to love the person and hate the sin. And I'm sorry guys and gals - you're not born gay, it is wrong, it's not natural, and if you think it is - you are not a God fearing, bible believing Christian. And the Bible is clear - if you don't believe that the bible is true, that Jesus was the son of God who was sent to this earth to die for your sins and rose again on the 3rd day to show that he could conquer death - then your going to Hell. And to believe that - you can't take out sections in the bible to make you feel better and you can't go to confessional over and over and think you're safe - your dead wrong. Posted 09/13/2008 10:05 PMReply

Anonymous says,

If a couple wishes to have a child and the wannabe mom is of a certain age -even if they have been going at it like rabbits it is likely that scientific help will be needed hence the use of AI or Invitro for Clay and Jaymes-who is a woman Posted 09/14/2008 10:54 AMReply

Anonymous says,

My heart breaks...as a Christian, who was anointed by the Spirit of God (I was at his concerts) and yet he gives up on the fight to battle the demonic spirits that engulf him. Ray wasn't born this way, it was a spiritual battle he chose to quit fighting. Dear God in heaven, the souls he will be responsible for in eternity. YOU CAN NOT BE GAY AND A BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN. Hate the sin, love the sinner. The Word of God tells us this, no matter who chooses to ignore the very scipture they say they're reading and living by. Posted 09/14/2008 5:20 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Also, for those who don't believe that homosexuality is a wicked act, please go back and read Genesis 19:1-29. God Himself destroyed two cities because of homsexual immorality. I study the King James Version, however, for those who do not understand the old english, please pull up biblegateway.com and read the New Living Translation. It will break it down for you....sin is sin and that includes homosexuality. But this doesn't mean that Jesus Christ won't forgive. He gave His life for ALL of our sins by the way of the cross. By the way, those of you who are knocking 'bible thumping' Christianity, this is what your country was founded on....this is where we should all seek the truth. Posted 09/14/2008 5:34 PMReply

Anonymous says,

I just came from Ray Boltz' concert at the Jesus Metropolitan Christian Chruch in Indy this evening. Ray's new collection of songs will help countless young people struggling with their sexual identities.
The lives it will save will be significant. For those who are judging (oops..a sin) walk a mile in someone's shoes who doesn't believe what you have interpreted. I am reminded of the refrigerator magnet which says...If God didn't want any Gay people, HE wouldn't have made any. Congrats Ray..you are bold enough to go forward with a message that will help our youth survive instead of the message that they are sinners and deserve less than the love of Jesus. Posted 09/14/2008 11:21 PMReply

Anonymous says,

I did not understand why this article appeared to single out Clay Aiken with the reference, "waiting for Clay Aiken." What is the relevance? Why the concern?What is the problem? It just seems this individual should be left alone to handle his own affairs, just like anyone else for that matter. If we consider ourselves to be Christians, should we really participate in gossip of this nature? What is our gain? What does anyone get out of this at all? It just seems a Christian would focus their energy on subjects of merit. You know like helping people to get to know God instead of focusing on the ways of the world. I feel, there is a better place. I would just hate to miss my chance to find it, due to my ignorance in regard to this matter. We all have to answer for ourselves on judgement day and you can rest assured we won't be the ones judging. I am sure it will be one of higher power who I am also sure will not need any help from any one of us. Posted 09/15/2008 01:07 AMReply

Anonymous says,

I just want to comment on the statement from the refrigerator magnet. "If God didn't want any gay people, he wouldn't have made any". That is an idiotic statement if I ever heard one. If you beleive in the Bible than you beleive to having sexual relationships with the same sex is a sin. So let's make a new stupid magnet that says. "If God didn't want 'Adulter's' he wouldn't have made any". You can change the word every day on the magnet to a new sin. Maybe liar for Monday and Murderer for Tuesday....... Posted 09/15/2008 09:13 AMReply

Anonymous says,

If we follow that logic--"If God didn't want any gay people, he wouldn't have made any"--then I suppose we could say the same about those who molest children. Did they chose to be that way or were they born that way? If the are born that way then how is it fair to tell them they can't love who they want to love? It's a slippery slope some of you choose to tread. Posted 09/15/2008 11:21 AMReply

Anonymous says,

Why do we use that term "GAY" no offence but the gay people I've known or been around are the farthest from happy. They are confused, scared, bitter, angry, people. Homosexuality is a disorder, and our culture does not care for it's people. Our culture today is endorsing homosexuality (among other things, homosexuality is not the ulimite sin), they are endorsing sickness for those of all ages mentally and physically.

Not trying to be mean, but wake up America. No better yet WAKE UP CHURCH! (A whole new subjet) The Failed Church: There will come a day when America will be united better then we've been before. Not the same as it was, not the how it is now. But truly "One Nation Under God" United in Love, Not Lust!

And of course "Blood Lust" yep you guessed it, the murdering of little babies, little would be fathers, mothers, inventors, scientists with cures, musicians, and so forth. We have lost many of our precious treasures through Abortion. Posted 09/15/2008 1:28 PMReply

Anonymous says,

A refrigerator magnet can just as easily say why did GOD make fornicators and adulterers,Please the magnet is made bye man just like our choices. Posted 09/15/2008 1:46 PMReply

Anonymous says,

You cannot be Gay and have Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. You can say your are a Christian just like I can say I am jewish but that does not make me Jewish. Posted 09/15/2008 2:01 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Ray-Thank you for having the courage for BEING who GOD made you to be. Its a shame that so many people in your past have not allowed you to be the MAN GOD made you to be. I think that you can be Gay and Christian. Forget the title's. I am a Follower of Christ 1st, being gay just happens to be part of my life also I am still a darn good nurse (believe it or not not one of my patients have ever said "NO" dont save my life your GAY), teacher, friend, daugusther,aunt, lover, but i am 1st a Child of GOD! Your sister in christ Steph JMCC IN Posted 09/15/2008 2:57 PMReply

Anonymous says,

@ Anonymous:
Yeah cause you are our judge!

I think i will wait for GOD to do my judgement day! Posted 09/15/2008 3:01 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Thank you for having the courage for BEING who GOD made you to be. Its a shame that so many people in your past have not allowed you to be the MAN GOD made you to be. I think that you can be a pedophile and Christian. Forget the title's. I am a Follower of Christ 1st, being a pedophile just happens to be part of my life also I am still a darn good nurse (believe it or not not one of my patients have ever said "NO" dont save my life your a pedophile), teacher, friend, daugusther,aunt, lover, but i am 1st a Child of GOD!

See how foolish? Posted 09/15/2008 3:13 PMReply

Anonymous says,

We in the Christian community need to be careful how we respond to Ray's coming out. Blanket condemnation is not the answer. I have enjoyed his music for years. However, we also need to realize that choices have consequences. His choice to be who he wants to be means the break up of a family. Dad isn't home for the kids anymore. I'm straight and married and have two kids. Does that mean I can have sex with as many women as I want because "that is how God made me?" I don't think society would respect that choice. No. Millions of straight people choose daily to not cheat on spouses, even though they find others sexually attractive. Why? Because they choose the well-being of their family over their own sexual urges. We all have choices to make. Ray has made his. But let us be careful about the choices we celebrate because choices affect other people. Posted 09/15/2008 3:23 PMReply

Anonymous says,

How sad that one so gifted can be so deceived. Wait isn't that a sign of the "End Times?" It is truly a time for repentance for the end is near and the Kingdom of God is at hand. Posted 09/15/2008 3:41 PMReply

Anonymous says,

The devil is a liar.....as christians we do not walk by emotions but by the spirit,,,,if ray would walk in the spirit and not the flesh it would be easier for him to see the hot mess that satan that the devil was making him believe and accept!
that just A NASTY and unnatural Posted 09/15/2008 4:52 PMReply

Anonymous says,

sorry to tell all of you commentors the truth but all homosexuals with have their part in the lake of fire. if you beieve the bible is the true word of God then it all is truth not just some of it. it doesn't do for someone to misinterpret the word of God. people will perish for lack of knowledge....no excusses!!! Posted 09/15/2008 9:45 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Mitch Cole says,
It's impossible to tote the politically correct line of thinking and Kingdom of God thinking @ the same time. Sorry y'all, but ya can't have both. By the way, it is amazing to me that all of you have the same name- Anonymous. I guess you can only come out of the closet so far. Posted 09/15/2008 10:30 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Let me ask you something, do you ever notice how people throw "Do not judge" in Christians faces when talking about homosexuality? It is the most overused reason to justify something that is obviously wrong and against what God says. It is true that we are not to judge, but we are speak the truth about something when we see a false practice or idea! People have pointed out scripture about the sin of homosexuality, yet we keep going back to something that is misinterpreted by most everyone! Read your Bible again, and more then just the "judge not" verse. While I am surprised and a little disheartened over what Ray Boltz is doing, I do not hate, rather I will pray for him and hope that he sees what God TRULY wants for his life. May God help us in these hard and trying times to be ever faithful to the Word and to God's will for each of us. Posted 09/16/2008 12:46 AMReply

Anonymous says,

Posted by some Anonymous:
"9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals,[a] nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God."

Covetous...wow that pretty much says everyone is going to hell!:) see you there? If thats the case i sure the heck will! Posted 09/16/2008 12:47 AMReply

Anonymous says,

Ray does need prayer as does Clay. I think it is sad how the world is so easily deceived! Ray has a God-Given talent for singing and song writing. He has touched many lives.We have all failed and we all have our own struggles. We must never critize but pray. The stronger an addiction the harder we must hit our knees and cry out to the Father who loves us in spite of it all! Time is drawing close to the end and satan is out to destroy all that is good and perfect. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand the firy darts of the wicked. Posted 09/16/2008 10:25 AMReply

Anonymous says,

God is love!!!! If you have a problem with any one of the sins listed above, God simply want's you to acknowledge it to be a sin, repent and turn from that sin, then trust in Gods grace. No one need perish in Hell. Please understand the basics... Jesus made way of escape, remember.....the whole dying for sins of the world story in the Bible!. Posted 09/16/2008 10:30 AMReply

Anonymous says,

We are born in sin, shapen in iniquity. It is up to us to make the change, accept Christ and do good. We choose the roads we take and the life we live. Don't blame others or God for the outcome of your life. God helps us, keeps us saves us, and loves us. You choose your path. Have mercy on you if choose the wrong one! Posted 09/16/2008 10:33 AMReply

Anonymous says,

Call to all christians: Let us bind together and pray! God is bigger and stronger than any addiction and He is full able to deliver. There are spirits that are sweeping over our land and we need to pray that the Lord will open the eyes of the deceived that they may know the power and freedom of forgiveness and deliverance! Posted 09/16/2008 10:39 AMReply

Anonymous says,

@ Anonymous:

The key is repentence . . . no repentence, no escape from it Posted 09/16/2008 11:45 AMReply

Anonymous says,

We will be praying for Ray in our family. The devil is so quick to deceive- We as Christians need to band together and pray more! Posted 09/16/2008 6:16 PMReply

Anonymous says,

So What!!He's not the first homosexual in Gospel/Christian music and he won't be the last.He just had the courage to admit it.There are others who aren't real enough to admit that is what they like.So if you ostricze him, you might as well ostrize all of the choir directors,singers and male choir members, cause most of them are, "how you doin'?"For those of you that hate it, some of y'all are doin' it too, and are scared y'all are gonna be found out. Judge not lest ye be judged Matthew 7:1 Posted 09/17/2008 01:48 AMReply

Anonymous says,

"Judge not lest ye be judged"??? You can't use the Bible if you don't believe in it!! Sometimes my friend you have to take a stand for what's right and call a 'spade a spade'. People in the ministry like Ray Boltz are supposed to hold the bar high, not make excuses for 'living in the flesh'.
I know I don't measure up and need God's grace but I won't lower the bar so that I justify sin. Posted 09/17/2008 12:06 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Greetings:

For me Clay is an original thinker with an extra special personality, with a beautiful voice, who has a bit of mystery surrounding him, which I feel is on purpose and working to Clayâ��s advantage.

Congrats to Clay and Jaymes and Baby Parker. May God bless you all, and keep you close.

Speaking for myself as just one of your fanbase, Clay, please keep your mind open to touring again in not too long of a time, if you will. We all miss you and your voice so much.

Regards,
Your absolute fan,
Sharie Posted 09/18/2008 6:37 PMReply

Anonymous says,

@ Anonymous: The Bible is clear on homosexuality. God does say what He thinks. Homosexuality is an abomination. Read the first chapter of Romans. Its not a secret what God thinks!!!!! Posted 09/18/2008 9:09 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Ray, I just pray for God's mercy in your life, THe Lord gave you a wonderful ministry and my prayer is that The Lord will take the bendage off your eyes, because you can not serve God and man. As you already know there are only two ways,but you have to make a choise. A very smart man of God Said not to long ago. If we have a difficult time given up what the flash of our bodies want to serve the Lord we are still going to give it up if we go to hell so why not give it up now. Eitehr way you will give it up. I pray that the Lord will reveal himself to you and that you will recognize the pain that you bring into your life and many others. Do not be a stubling block. Do not mix the Lord with the Enemy Open your eyes to the true. THe Lord LOves you and wants you to see the damage that you are brining to yourselve and everyone else around you. Hear the word of the Lord speaking to you, do not turn away from him and surrand your life to Him while you still can. Satan is not worth it, NO hell in this earth will ever compare with what the eney has awaiting for those that turn their back on the Lord. He will take you from the Lord and once he has you he is going to spit you up and leave you in the pit. Please open your eyes. May the Lord have mercy on you. We will be prayaing for you. Posted 09/19/2008 11:02 PMReply

Anonymous says,

wake up from what planet did you come from Posted 09/20/2008 12:54 AMReply

Anonymous says,

the day is coming when all wish they had not made these dumb choices. sin is sin God doesnt put up with it. so live your life in sin and pay at the end or repent and live a wonderful life in him Posted 09/20/2008 12:58 AMReply

Anonymous says,

It's too bad that Ray is not only being deceived about his sexuality but that he is choosing to do it publicly. The Bible clearly states what God says on homosexuality. I can only pray that Ray will come to know the truth that he once knew. Posted 09/20/2008 7:03 PMReply

Anonymous says,

What In The Name Of Jesus Is Going On In This World we live in Today?..Now, The Christians that we Thought Were Christians, Born Again Beleivers of The HOLY BIBLE, are coming out saying this Wickedness & Sinfull Nature Garbage..God Forbid!..What?..What a Devastating Blow to the Church & Body Of Christ..God Have Mercy On Us All..Love him Yes, But GOD is Just & HOLY, & Will NOT Tolerate this Evil Sinfull Flesh Wickedness..What is happening?..I cannot beleive my ears..I have in the past bought Ray Boltz Music, BUT I Will NO LONGER, support ANY of his Music, after hearing this..What does Lightness have to do with Darkness?..Absolutly NOTHING!..The LORD is coming Soon, Please REPENT or you will all RUN for Mercy & the Very Rocks will not be able to hide you & your Wickedness then..What a Shame Brother, What A Shame..You Wee NEVER SAVED, as far as I am Concerned..How could you have been?..It is Impossible, to have these thoughts & still even CHOOSE this over GOD..You Have made your Choice..That is A Shame..Brother, I Pray Earnestly for YOU to Find God for real this time..Have Mercy Almighty God, What have we done to your Precious Name?..From someone who Loves the Lord Very Much & Loves you so much also that this Pains me to Sorrows..Jesus, Forgive them for they MUST not KNOW what they DO....+ P.S. And to all those that support this SINfull FLESHLY DESIRES Stuff, God also have Mercy On YOU..Shame, Shame, Shame..For God IS HOLY, HOLY, HOLY..What Part of that is there a Problem in seeing?..I beleive the problem lies only in the OBEYING..BROTHER! Posted 09/20/2008 10:12 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Wow . . .this news is kind of a shock to me but each one of us make our choices and there is always a blessing or consequence to it. We need to pray for Ray Boltz. We also need to pray for the illiterate Christians who cannot spell simple words and thus appear as uneducated Bible thumpers.

I am a Christian and I do believe that homosexuality is a sin, and while that sin does not appeal to me or tempt me, I realize that there are many other sins that do and I must seek God's wisdom and make Godly choices. Our God offers second chances and His grace and forgiveness is complete to those who confess and repent of their sin. My pet peeve are proclaiming Christians who live in contradiction to God's Word and then try to blame God for it. We are big boys and girls . . . we make our choices, and then our choices make us . . . and we reap what we sow, every one of us.

May each of us strive to live a Godly life and die daily to our fleshly desires . . . Posted 09/20/2008 10:47 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Proving you can be Gay and Christian? Ray Boltz's situation only proves that he is gay and confused. Someone who is truly a follower of Christ cannot be gay at the same time. Homosexuality isn't just a sin. It's a sinful lifestyle, meaning it is a daily practice. God has no fellowship with darkness and cannot reside where there is sin. So you make a choice. You either decide to follow Christ, or you decide to live in sin.

I'm not saying it's easy. I have no doubt that Ray Boltz has struggled his entire life. The only thing we can do now is pray for him and hope that God speaks to his heart. Posted 09/21/2008 06:24 AMReply

Anonymous says,

@ Anonymous: Just thought you ought to know that it is not alright to be this way and GOD did not make people gay!!! I have always loved him music and my children do too but not any more there has to be a line drawed for a good example for my children to listen too. GOD has used Ray to be such a good example to young people and now so many people has lost faith in Ray and his music I will pray for you too Ray@ Anonymous: Posted 09/21/2008 2:42 PMReply

Anonymous says,

@ Anonymous: READ THE BIBLE !!!!!!! Posted 09/21/2008 2:43 PMReply

Anonymous says,

I am a teenager and I am so upset by this How are we suppose believe in some one and love someone music like I loved Ray music This breaks my heart I pray god will hepl him understand this is wrong before it is to late God does love you and he wants you to obey him I knows this hurts him too. Posted 09/21/2008 2:51 PMReply

Anonymous says,

It's sad to hear this about Ray. This will surely negatively affect his witness as being a Christian. Being a Christian myself, It's clearly wrong to choose to be gay, as instructed in the Bible. This is not a judgement on my behalf, but a judgement from God. God inspired the Bible and I believe the Bible to be true. I am just a messenger of God. He will accept anyone into His kingdom who calls on His name and sincerely believes and accepts Jesus' death as dying for their sins. So many times, Christians are called "judgers" when in fact we are just trying to help save people because we know the words of the Bible to be true. I, myself, want to relay Jesus to as many people as possible because I don't want to see anyone end up in hell. As Christians that believe the Bible, we believe being gay (or any other thing that God speaks against) is wrong. This is not passing judgement as humans, but the judgement comes from God. Without the Bible, everyone would have a different opinion of what's right or wrong about different situations. So, we have to have some guidelines to live by, which are God-inspired and not inspired by man. Posted 09/21/2008 11:06 PMReply

Anonymous says,

i just want to say, that for ppl who think this is a choice it would be a rather dumb one im not here to argue. you see i am gay i was a missionary who was turned away from the church, along with another friend who happened to be black.. Christians need to band together and stand for God.. I believe he is there and i just want to challenge you all to not be so upset i know that this is a controversial issue, but love the person leave sex out of it and see that its the same person... the ADA which is The American Psychological Association, states that homosexuality is not a mental condition nor is it a choice its like our DNA.. I have a question for all of the straight ppl out there when did u start likeing women when did u say hey look i like women or i like men(women) you dont rememeber and neither do I....First of all, we see in Genesis 19:14 that ALL the people of the city were there, not just the men. And even if sex is what they wanted, it would have been rape, not a consenting relationship.

Let the Bible interpret itself. In Ezekiel 16:49-50, we are told what the sin of Sodom was:

#1) Prideful arrogance of all they had.

#2) Total lack of charity and concern for those in need.

#3) Haughtiness.

#4) Idolatry.

The New Testament (Brit Hadasha) also has something to say about the sin of Sodom and Gomarrah. It is recorded in Matthew 10:12-15; Mark 6:10-11; and Luke 10:10-12. These verses tell us that inhospitality was the sin of Sodom and Gomarrah. This goes along with what is said in the Old Tastament (Tanakh) in the book of Ezekiel.

People who call themselves Christians, or Jewish belivers, have got to stop taking preconceived ideas and hatreds and then adding them to what the Bible really says!
Just think b4 u decide to put someone down bc it says in the bible its a pitty for anyone to turn a fellow brother away.. btw i think that the oppoisite sex is nasty so the user who said we were nasty needs to rethink how we process things.

BTW WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT HOMOSEXUALITY? NOTHING
HOW MANY TIMES WAS HOMOSEXUALITY REFERENCED IN THE BIBLE?
12--and almost everytime it was with the other word OFFENDER which when is translated back to the greek txt means literally prostitute.
BTW IN THIS CASE WHAT FAMOUS PERSON THAT WAS A PROSTITUTE DID JESUS SHARE MANY TIMES WITH(NON INTIMATELY OF COURSE)
MARY MAGDALINE
HE NEVER TURNED AWAY ANY SO you shouldnt either
plant the garden let god pull the weeds

In gods love
Dios te bendiga
God bless YOU Posted 09/22/2008 06:10 AMReply

Anonymous says,

btw just wondering if u all knew according to the bible you cant eat shell fish- anything that eats off the bottom of the sea floor--shrimp, crab, lobster, etc. women you arent supposed to wear gold or pearls bc it gains u too much attention..poor hilary guess shes cutting in line...All i know is IM GAY PROUD AND CHRISTIAN FOR THOSE WHO THINK IM GOING TO HELL THIS IS WHERE I WILL STAY--- A CONDO ACROSS THE LAKE OF FIRE TWO BLOCKS FROM LITTLE CEASERS AND ONE MILE FROM MCDONALDS- MY FRIES AND CRAZY BREAD WILL NEVER BE COLD OR STALE-- HOW BOUT URS? BTW ALL THE SMOKERS THATS AGAINST THE LORDS WORD-- DO NOT DEFICATE UR BODY---UR KILLING IT WHICH IF U DIE FROM THE CIGARETTE IT IS THEN SUICIDE RIGHT CUZ U KNEW WHAT WOULD HAPPEN, um there is so much go read LEVITICUS there are so many holes thats why the bible is holy... I BELIEVE IN GOD AND I BELIEVE HE IS IN EVERYTHING AND I BELIEVE IN JESUS AND HE DIED FOR ME NAD EVERYONE ELSE JUST DONT GO CRAZY AND PERSECUTE OTHERS if it were such a big deal as adultry or murder for only being in the bible a dozen times it sure doesnt seem that important all the sudden..
:P CHEERS BTW FOR THOSE WHO THINK U CANT DRINK ALCOHOL BC IT WASNT THE SAME IN THE BIBLICAL DAYS UR EXTREMELY WRONG IT SAY IN THE BIBLE ABOUT DRUNKS(DRUNKARDS) BEING ON THE STREETS.. HOW MANY OF YOU BEEN DRUNK ON GRAPE JUICE I THINK THIS IS FUNNY AS ALL GET OUT LOL..
AWESOME RAY YOU GO BUDDY AND FOR CLAY WHO CARES? WE ALL KNOW ANYOW! Posted 09/22/2008 06:25 AMReply

Anonymous says,

Homosexuality is a sin condemned by God. Yes, God condemns all sin, but He goes so far to call a few Ray may have really gotten saved and born again early in life. But now he has chosen to follow his old ways, the old nature within. If he is truly saved, he will suffer for his DECISION to be gay through godly chastisement and maybe through this, God will bring him home. 1 Corinthians 5 talks about the immoral Christian and how he is to be turned over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh.
On another note, people are innately born with the ability to commit all sorts of sin. We are born sinners. So in essence, we are born with the ability to choose to be gay or lesbian which is an abominable choice. It is the same as the following: we are all capable of murder, but those who get angry enough to actually do it are not born murderers, necessarily, yet they chose to be a murderer instead of fleeing to the cross of Jesus Christ for forgiveness and grace. Posted 09/22/2008 9:29 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Homosexuality is a sin condemned by God. Yes, God condemns all sin, but He goes so far to call a few abominations. (to correct my mishap in the previous post). Posted 09/22/2008 9:31 PMReply

Anonymous says,

this is really sad and I feel bad for Ray and the lie that he has learned to believe true...but i feel even worse because he never felt he could share his struggle with the right people properly, and could never find healing and wholeness. that being said, homosexuality is a lifestyle that will end in falling away from eternal life with God (just read the Bible and see that God is disgusted with homosexuality). just because it feels right for me to lust after a hot girl walking down the road doesnt mean that it IS right, and just because it feels right to be gay doesn't mean that it IS right. scripture says otherwise. i hope ray can get some good counsel, and that this will be a a chapter of life that remains just that--a chapter, with an end. to all christians who have just passed angry judgment on gays, you should feel ashamed because God loves them too. to all non-christians who think christians need to be less judgmental, who are you, a non-christian, to tell christians how to be christians? in the end, God WILL see justice reigns, and this is a fight thats between ray and his demons--people get a life Posted 09/23/2008 12:06 PMReply

Anonymous says,

No you cannot be homosexual and a true Christian. What complete crap. Try reading the Bible, it says homosexuality is an abomination. And any Christian who believes in God also believes you go to hell when you practice this perverted lifestyle. Posted 09/23/2008 10:48 PMReply

Anonymous says,

I fear for our culture and freedom by the religious fascism that's rearing it's unCHRISTIAN head all over the net in response to Ray's accepting his truth.
If you read the WASHINGTON BLADE article you'll discover, while he, his wife and grown children were challenged deeply
at first, they fully support him and love him as before AS HE CONTINUES TO LOVE THEM THOROUGHLY. Firmly following biblical quotes taken literally and self-righteously (and for some, self-loathing) as "the law" EXCLUDES all other points of view while judging harshly others who wish to express themselves in our democratic society. Who is the saint and who is the sinner? GET IN TOUCH -- angry, saddened stunned, shocked and fingerpointing -- at LOOK WITHIN YOURSELF FOR YOUR TRUE SELF -- not a pretty image! Posted 09/23/2008 11:07 PMReply

Anonymous says,

What are you doing with the passage in the Bible that says it is an abomination for a man to lay with a man--what about the passage that says in the last days man will be without natural affections--what about the story of Sodom and Gomorrah--do you think on judgement day God is going to say oops sorry I made a mistake--I don't think so. Homosexuality is a sin just like murder--you are not born that way. Posted 09/24/2008 11:58 AMReply

Anonymous says,

In light of what has just come up about Clay Aiken's "coming out of the closet", I am so disappointed in these two role models for using God in this way! They have taken our holy God's name and smeared it-then, after smearing His name, they call themselves born again Christians! God, have mercy on us! We are a wicked nation! Posted 09/24/2008 1:06 PMReply

Anonymous says,

I guess it all depends on what bible you are reading these days, or who you listne to. For you, you must not be reading the Bible, if you were you could plainly see the truth.@ Anonymous: Posted 09/26/2008 5:40 PMReply

Anonymous says,

So, Ray decided to turn from living a christian life to living a sinful life. I guess that is his choice. But he must surely consider himself a backsliden christain and seek God's forgiveness. Posted 09/26/2008 5:47 PMReply

Anonymous says,

IT IS SO SADTHE DEVIL CAN BE SUCH A DECEIVER RAY HAS BEEN THROUGH ALOT THE HOLY SPIRT WILL CONVICT HIM AND ALOT OF PEOPLE WILL BE PRAYING FOR HIM HE WILL SEE THE SIN WE LOVE U RAY ILL BE PRAYING FOR U KINGS KID Posted 09/27/2008 10:24 PMReply

Anonymous says,

It must have been hard for Ray to sing, Our God Is An Awesome God especially when he got to,
The judgment and wrath,
He poured out on Sodom...
I hope that we have not
Too quickly forgotten... Posted 09/27/2008 11:53 PMReply

Anonymous says,

This is so sad about Ray. He will have to stand at Judgement Day to the God that gave him those words of Our God is an Awesome God and Watch The Lamb. There will be blood on his hands for the countless number of peoples souls that will be destroyed at this choice that he has mad. It is sad when people rejoice at such a HUGE blow to the "Christians". God destroyed Sodum & Gamora over this and I hope He delivers Ray from this Demonic Spirit that has attached itself to him! May God Have Mercy on him, cause with His wondefuly Mercy and Grace we would all be bound for that AWEFUL PLACE CALLED HELL!!!! Posted 09/28/2008 5:05 PMReply

Anonymous says,

AMAN! I COULD NOT HAVE SAID IT ANY BETTER....@ Anonymous: Posted 09/28/2008 5:09 PMReply

Anonymous says,

I'm thankful that I'm not tempted with the desire for my same gender, sexually. I'm a straight man but can see that the question on gay or straight being a choice is not black and white. I work with guys who are gay and see that some contain full female traits both phyically and mentally. At a young age some guy's simply contain all the female qualities of other young girls. I see the evidenced and must conclude that some gay men simply contain female characteristics including a sexual prefence for men. I must interject at this point that 'because that desire is there, acting on it sexually is a where the choice come into the picture.' I have strong desires for sex with woman other than my wife. Satan tempts me daily and I have trouble with keeping those thoughts out of mind but I can choose the act and commit sin or stay true to God's word.
To some up...being a homosexual won't keep you out of heaven.. Practicing homosexually will!!!
After thought.. Just because you have overwelming sexual feelings for another person doesn't mean you can't control yourself. I should take this next bit of advise to heart as well..."Take yourself out of the situation, don't play with temptation. Do what Joseph did when cornered by Potifer's wife....RUN." (Final note..'either the Bible will keep you from sin or sin will keep you from the Bible)..I'll shut up now!! Posted 09/29/2008 11:17 AMReply

Anonymous says,

First of all there are many people who interpret the Bible there own way but there is only one truth and that truth is whether anyone likes it or not is God considers this an abomination. Sorry, folks that's just how it is. I have always like Mr. Boltz music and my favorite was the Anchor Holds. However, Satan is a deceiver and has deceived Mr. Boltz into believing that this is how he should live. It boils down to spiritual warfare that every Christian faces everyday. That's why we are to put on the whole armor of God. I read his interview, how he struggled with it and kept it secret etc, etc, etc. I also read where he prayed about it. However, how close to the hem of Jesus garment was he when he prayed? I've even read where they want to use the Adulterous woman and how Christ forgave her. Yes, he did but he also told her to sin no more. What part of NO MORE do people not understand? She was forgiven but was not to go back to that life style. All have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God, once forgiven we are to repent, which means turn away and not fall back into the trap. It's just that simple but it's not easy. Mr. Boltz simply chose to quit fighting. People need to get on there knees and pray about this and alot of other things, however, we need to confess our own sins and look at our own lives before we do. Posted 09/30/2008 12:42 PMReply

Anonymous says,

@ Anonymous: There are people who have sex with children and say I can't help it, God made me this way. A person becomes addicted to porn and says, I can't help myself,its the way I am. Another will say I can't help myself if I love alcohol, I can't stop smoking, I commit adultry a lot it's like I can't help myself. God told me to kill my kids, I couldn't help myself. That's right, we cannot help ourselves, God knows this, it is the reason Christ died on the cross, to help us who believe in him to stop doing those things and live for Christ and we will not lust after things of the flesh. The flesh With false reasoning will always say that Homosexuality is ok with God, he made me this way. Where then do you draw the line? How about mothers having sex with a son or daughter? "Becaise they couldn't help themselvess. If everything we don't like were removed from the bible ,all that would be left, are the covers. Sin is sin, it matters not what men may say, for it is God who determines what is sin, and he has said that homosexuality is a sin. If you have a problem with that, go outside ,look up and begin your debate with God and see who wins that one. Wise up. Ignorance may be bliss but in the end it will not save you.
Who should we believe, the homosexual who defends his activity, or God who has explicity said it is sin. He destroyed two cities in ancient times because of sexual immorality, and he may do it again. Posted 10/04/2008 6:38 PMReply

Anonymous says,

@ Anonymous: Um the word homosexual may not be in the word of God. But if you really read, the bible uses the word sodomy. Which is the EXACT same thing. Homosexuality is an abomination, etc. As well as liars, theives, murders, adulterers, etc. We cannot blame God for our sins, for we chose to sin on our own. God gives us freewill, and we take it for granted and to the extreme. I'll be praying for him. That he opens his eyes, and come back home. God is waiting. Posted 10/05/2008 01:09 AMReply

Anonymous says,

Ray Boltz knows the truth, and I hope at some point the truth will set him free. He said the he basically live the life of an "ex-gay" for 30+ years. He read every book he could find. He did everything he could do. He admits he didn't really seek out help from organizations that could offer it. He tried to do it on his own. He said he eventually became suicidal, and decided he couldn't go on pretending. He said he had begged God to take away his attraction, but God didn't. Paul begged to have the "thorn in his side removed", but God didn't. Paul still went on to overcome/live with the "thorn" and do marvelous things for God. I do believe some people are changed, others still have a life long fight with same-sex attraction. Ray can't do it on his own, yet that is what it sounds to me like he did. He gave in, rather than giving the battle to the Lord. "No weapon that's fashioned against us can stand, the battle belongs to the Lord". The thing about living your life as a Christian...It is NOT easy...you will be attacked from all sides...but in the end...WE WIN. Why wouldn't you want to play on the winning team?! It isn't about if we seem to be losing the game. It doesn't matter if it's half time or 4th quarter! No matter what the score is right now, now matter how desolate it seems right now, WE WIN! I pray the Ray can see that and come back to stand in God's will. I have begged people to show me in the Christian faith where it is OK and approved by God to be gay? Show me! Prove it to me!No one has. Standing in the faith and by God's word is often very hard because of attacks by "open minded" people. There is no hate here for Ray Bolts, only love. I will continue to listen and be blessed by Ray Boltz music, and be on my knees in prayer for him. God bless you and keep you, may his Son shine upon you. Posted 10/06/2008 12:42 PMReply

Anonymous says,

@ Anonymous: O.K. I read this comment and it made no sence what so ever. The Christians are not saying they don't love Ray Boltz, there saying the Bible being the true word of God says this is a sin. They are not saying they are without sin. Sin is Sin. Posted 10/06/2008 2:36 PMReply

Anonymous says,

If God didn't want any murderers...He wouldn't have made them that way. Right.. Or is it possible they weren't, "just born that way?" God will forgive us of our sins, but first we must turn away from them (repent), not tear pages out of the bible and expect others to condone these sinful acts. Posted 10/20/2008 5:57 PMReply

Anonymous says,

Only God knows who is truly a Christian. That term has almost lost all meaning in our secular non-biblical world view culture. Jesus said those who love me will keep my commands. Willful practice of the homosexual lifestyle is a sin (like all other sins of disobedience). Please don't claim to honor and love Christ and claim that the practice homosexuality is not against his will. Yes we love the sinner and hate the sin. But repentence is what is needed. Posted 10/22/2008 12:05 PMReply

Anonymous says,

news flash: Clay Aiken came out; he's gay!! Posted 11/30/2008 5:05 PMReply

Anonymous says,

ok, you embody everything wrong with the Middle Ages Christians. In reality, I'm an atheist, so here's my argument. If you're supposed to love the sinner, and hate the sin, how can a god who loves a sinner have him burn in eternal damnation? Isn't Christianity based on tolerance? If you study the readings, and Jewish and Roman historical writings,you can see that the main reason Christ bothered everyone was because he preached a sort of tolerance. In the Middle Ages, on the other hand, the preachers and Popes did awful things to the nonbelievers. Is this really what your god wants us all to do to those homosexuals? Also, scientists have recently discovered there may be a gene that causes homosexuality. Is that called a spiritual battle?

Oh, and whoever said Clay Aiken wasn't gay obviously had their head in the sand or something. Posted 11/30/2008 5:30 PMReply

Anonymous says,

"The main reason Christ bothered everyone was because he preached a sort of tolerance" is incorrect. Ultimately people were "bothered" that he forgave sins ("go and sin no more")
and was claiming to be God in human form.God is love but God is also Holy.The Bible says that God's thoughts are not our
thoughts and His ways are not our ways.
ac
ac Posted 11/30/2008 6:25 PMReply

Anonymous says,

except the jews' philosiphy is that with the right mindset, no sin is too great to be forgiven. So how were they bothered by him? They were not tolerant of other religions.

Oh, and Jesus never claimed to be God. This sort of picture of the Immaculate Conception was first brought down by Paul. Posted 11/30/2008 7:40 PMReply

Anonymous says,

The Jews of the Old Testament weren't tolerant of other religions because their God didn't want them to worship other
gods (Exodus 20) Read John 8:58-59 tied to Exodus 3:13-14 referencing Jesus as I AM. Also John 10:30-33. Jesus was
claiming to be God more than once and that's why they were
trying to stone him for blasphemy. There are many references
in the Bible to Jesus and God as one. Isaiah 7:14 speaks of
Christ's birth...this wasn't something "brought down by Paul"
Why don't you thoughtfully consider a read of the entire book
of John to get additional info. about Jesus. Posted 11/30/2008 8:32 PMReply

Anonymous says,

All this proves is he is not a Christian-you think GOD'S Word can be changed because Ray Boltz is a homosexual-do not be deceived-GOD cannot be mocked-HIS Word is clear. Stude Romans-just because you don't like what GOD says doesn't mean HE is going to rewrite HIS Word. Change your lifestyle to fit The Word of GOD and quit trying to change The Word of GOD to fit you lifestyle. JESUS CHRIST is Lord Posted 03/14/2009 8:45 PMReply

Anonymous says,

@ Anonymous: God doesn't send people to hell they send themselves by rejecting Christ. "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to usâ��ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." Try reading Romans 1:18-2:16 Posted 09/19/2009 01:26 AMReply

Anonymous says,

By the way read that from the King James Version of the Bible. Posted 09/19/2009 01:43 AMReply