Azariah Southworth, Gay Christian TV Host, On Coming Out: Being Honest Makes Me A Better Christian

Azariah Southworth's suddenly a very public figure.

The Nashville-based Christian-television host caused a national stir this week when he came out of the closet, telling the world, "I believe by me living my life honestly and authentically now, I am able to be a better person and a better Christian."

Obviously we couldn't resist reaching out and having a chat with Southworth, who graciously agreed to talk shop with our editor. Those Christians sure are generous!

Read what the Indiana-born Southworth has to say about becoming an overnight celebrity, why the church should stay out of politics and whether his parents think he's going to hell

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Comments

[vandegrasse]

Gee, what would Jesus think. He would probably disown him, not for being gay, but for being a money-hungry televangelist. You know the old camel in the eye of needle thing.

[AnnArky]

Q: What do you get when you cross a Gay with a Christian and a TV Host?
A: Frankenstein

[lenzorizzo]

Just keep sending money so I can continue my "ministry."

[kellygrrrl]

My heart and had go out to Mr. Southworth.

Enjoy your life. Be a good person. nothing else matters

[kellygrrrl]

you know, being honest doesn't eve make it easier -- and it doesn't mean that in the end you WIN --- it makes you honest.

in the end, who the f^q knows if you answer to anyone.

in the middle AKA "life" you do answer to yourself

being honest and answering to yourself might not be easy -- but it is the most peace I have found on earth

[gevan]

It's okay. Most of the apostles were gay too.

[SouthJerseySteve]

Well, at least he came out BEFORE being caught with other guys in public bathrooms. Bet this guy is a Republican too--but seriously, coming out is always a personal decision and I applaud him for being honest and doing so.