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The mother of a gay teen, who gained national attention after he posted a tearful video about being bullied, said she and her 14-year-old son are grateful for the outpouring of support.
"There are a lot of people that are giving their warm wishes and uplifting Jonah, and I think that's good," Peggy Sue Mowry told ABC News on Tuesday, adding, "I am proud of the responses we've gotten from people."
Jonah's video, titled "Whats goin on....," has gone viral since it was first uploaded in August, gaining more than 5 million views and support from celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Jane Lynch and Zooey Deschanel.
In the video, Jonah is seen in a dark room holding up flash cards with words and phrases, such as "Suicide was an option many times," "I get bullied everyday" and "I am tired of being torn down." The video was taped at 4 a.m. before Jonah had headed off to school, according to a post on YouTube.
The clip runs 4 minutes, 35 seconds, and at the end Jonah shares a message of hope: "I'm not going anywhere, because I'm stronger than that. I have a million reasons to be here."
A Facebook page dedicated to Jonah said, "We could all learn a good lesson from this kid. Stay strong Jonah!"
On that page, Jonah also posted his gratitude to supporters.
"I looked thru the messages, and I am happy to see so many people supporting this cause. THANK YOU! In the same time, I am shocked to realize how much HATE is out there. How did we get here? How many children has to die in order to see a change?" he posted on Monday.
On Tuesday, his post read: "Every child deserves to be happy...even at school."
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Im just over 40... if you are my age or 10 years either side, did you get bullied? Yes, we all did. America is making this word such a horrific thing. People, it builds character and makes you stronger. If you kill yourself over it, then there were obviously much deeper issues than just a bully. ALSO - has anyone asked this parent why they felt it was so important to have a 14 year old define his sexual preference?? Really...who decides that YEARS before sexual encounters? OR if there were sexual encounters, maybe that was the real problem and not the bullies he had to deal with.
It would appear that analysis would be a good thing for "crazy" to consider. In today's society, and I would venture to guess for countless ages, our young are defining their sexuality almost from birth...think about it! The only people that I have ever known that condone any type of bullying are bullys themselves
comments like these really piss me off.............
bullying is a lot different today
insults and gossip travel faster than the speed of light in the information age
and kids today seem to have a mentality that if everyone else is doing it then i have to too
basicly it starts as one bully and then it becomes a mob that you cant get away from
also teachers dont do @!$%# to stop bullying and they dont seem like they want to try to stop it
ARE YOU EFFING KIDDING ME?? You want to JUSTIFY BULLYING AS CHARACTER BUILDING??? YOU were probably the bully in your own school and at your age can STILL justify it as NO BIG DEAL? Who gives a crap about this kid's sexual orientation? Only narrow minded, intolerant people have a problem with it!! This kid probably knew of his "preferance" by the time he even ENTERED school! Whether he has had "encounters" is of NOONE"S business but his own. The fact that he has to reveal that he is gay is unjust and shouldn't matter. This kid endured HATE and vitriol on a daily basis and FOR WHAT???? I work with kids and BULLYING is DAMAGING. Any FORM of bullying is should NEVER be tolerated. I've seen kids with physical disabilities and autism be bullied UNNECESSARIALY as well. Is THAt CHARACTER BUILDING??
Bullying is very very different today. Now you have camera phones and the internet to add insult to injury. Kids taking secret videos or videos of beating or taunting, put up on the internet, text messages that say nasty comments, and social media to add even more insult to injury. Back when we were kids, home was a refuge, but now, its just another place to be brutalized.
What a sad little person you are, Crazy, to say that bullying 'builds character' are the words of someone who obviously did a lot of bullying himself and still feels guilt for it today, hence, the comments that it's 'ok' to be on the receiving end of a bully because it's a 'character builder'! Bullys always need to come up with reasons for their horrid behavior, this is one of the most ridiculous reasons I've ever heard..
I would lay odds that, God forbid, if you have children, they are bullies, just like you.. In fact, I imagine after reading your comments that you try to differentiate between 'bullying' and 'abuse'.. You cannot, they are one and the same thing! If you bully your children you ARE abusing them and they will more then likely do exactly the same thing to their children..
You shouldn't use the word 'analyst' in your name, you're trying to give the impression you're intelligent, your statements prove you are anything but that....
I read no mention of a father in the picture. Is this another case of a single mother raising the son to be effeminate? He is too young to even know which way is up.
Liberals are faggots - your name screams latent homosexuality. It is basic psychology that those who exhibit the most outward signs of intolerance towards homosexuals and those that constantly use pejorative jargon and hate fueled epithets, are simply trying to cover up their own hidden desires. You may think your secret is safe, but to those of us who actually have a thinking mind, it is as obvious as your lack of intellect.
you just need to call on god
Your name says it all. To think you know the pain of others screams crazy. To be callous to the pain demonstrated, is sociopathic.
@CRAZY ANALYST
pull ur head out of your ass SLOWLY ................! POP...THERE WE GO ! DOESN'T THAT FEEL BETTER...BREATHE...THAT'S RIGHT BREATHE!
Kids are more open about sexuality and earlier than our time, kids are meaner, more kids from single parent homes than when we were kids...times have changed !
This brave, yet scared kid brought tears to my eyes !!!!
Wow Liberals are faggots, you sure are a pathetic piece of work, aren't you? Your forum name says it all.
"his mom and dad should have told him what a backbone is."
Your mom and dad should have asked the doctor why he threw the baby out and kept the afterbirth. You sure are a sorry dipstick. You even take being a sorry dipstick to new lows.
Lorcan--In no way , shape or form does single mother of a son = raising him to be effeminate. Children should never be told to grow a backbone. If anything, enrolling a bullied child in some type of martial arts would give them not only self defense skills but self esteem and respect, a healthy strong body and to a point mind, the knowledge to understand they can defend themselves and the wisdom to know they can withstand bullies without retaliation
I hope his parents get couceling for this kid. He has obiously been sexually abused to think he is gay. No one is born gay, something has happened to make him think he is gay.
You know, being bullied actually helped me deal with bullies. I just got so used to them talking trash that I just accepted it and I brush it off like it's nothing.
But I occasionally stare daggers just for effect.
@greg... your kidding right?!?!? I started to know I was gay around 12 or 13... and NOTHING EVER HAPPENED TO ME, I never had an encounter till 20, but You know what excites you and what does not... THAT IS NOT A CHOICE, do you know why woman turn you on? Could you choose to be with a man as easy as a woman...NO...YOU COULDNT, BECAUSE YOUR NOT.... and being bullied as a kid for something you can not change is a horrible thing, I tried the suicide OD thing often as a kid, I didnt WANT TO BE THIS WAY... but I was, and I learned on my own it was not horrible, and didnt make me a bad person. Your comment shows your ignorance and your lack of compassion, also, Im pretty sure by 14 MOST KIDS, MALE, FEMALE GAY STRAIGHT...whether they have had sex or not, are aware of what excites them...sexuality starts before you have sexual intercourse you idiot!!! @Jonah.... Hang in there bud.... life will get better, unfortunately there will be people like greg that will ACT LIKE A KID all their life... some people never grow up, and need to step on others to make themselves feel better... just remember that your sexuality is a small part of your life, and that you will encounter some WONDERFUL people in your lifetime.... you will see, go, and do many great things here on GODS great earth, and NEVER turn your back on the LORD, he does not hate...only humans hate... and always know you can turn to him in times of hurt, I hated GOD growing up for "making me" this way... dont make the mistakes I made.... stay strong mentally, physically and SPIRITUALLY!! Most of all, enjoy life... theres alot out there to see and do, and read all the ignorant posts on here and laugh...laugh at how sad, pathetic, and ridiculous these people that embrace hate are...see them for what they are...INSIGNIFICANT... and worthless, and be glad those people will never be a part of your life, because they have nothing to offer a great boy like you!! More people out there love and support you.... as a kid, sometimes we only get to hear the few that are horrible and hate fillled... they will fall into the background as time goes on, and be irrelevant to the masses!! Stay strong bud... the world isnt as bad as it seems... and you will see this as you get older and the people around you grow up!!!
No, Dr.EndtheDrugWar, it's not "basic' psychology. This whole erroneous stereotype has come about because of ONE study done in Georgia, using controversial methods and getting questionable (noted even by the authors themselves) results - not to mention the use of a sample size of only about 70 people (which is hardly enough for conclusive results).
Even if one were to take the results of this study on complete faith, it would only point to a greater statisical chance that one of those who fits the 'homophobe' label might be a latent homosexual, but it most certainly does not mean that everyone who fits that mold is (and if you actually read the entirety of the study, the authors are very careful about describing ACTUAL homophobia, which has little in common with the casual usage it's been used for lately to character assasinate anyone who doesn't care for the behaviour).
Look, I know that American Beauty was a good movie and all, but this 'he who smelt it, dealt it' defense that has gained such popularity in recent years is ridiculous. It may be successful in silencing critics who are afraid to be labeled 'the ones who are really gay,' but sorry, those of us that have a thinking mind tend to actually think for ourselves rather than hopping on societal bandwagons.
Maybe the little pussy should study more instead of making you-tube videos. His spelling was worse than a 3rd graders.
I think the only other flesh i hate more than bullys are pedophiles. People ask me what could be so harmful about believing in christianity. This is a perfect example. I bet if you took a close look the vast majority of those doing the bullying would claim to be christian
It all seems to start at school, Teachers facility need to take charge of the situation, students should be graded for their behavior on and off school grounds as it will be helpful later in life, teachers and parents are guilty as well for the way they raise their children..Start suspending these bullies it is to darn easy to hate.
Crazy Analyst....I tend to agree with your statements to an extent. However, I would say this....who has a right to harass anyone? This is the primary problem in America: In this country, people think they have a RIGHT to harass others, unless there is a specific law against it (blacks, gays). I am tired of hearing the focus on gays being bullied...why not make the issue bullying, in general? Bullying doesn't build character, it usually builds deep seething rage inside of people that they draw upon whenever something bad happens to them later in life....then one day....BOOM!
While what he said is not great you have to admit that most of your comments towards him could be considered bullying as well. Funny how we become the thing we are trying to fight. With that said I strongly disagree with his comments and think that he being in that situation himself would make for a different opinion.
What a twisted, agenda-based, product of social engineering "story". So NOT touched...
Why does that boy have a...oh nevermind... You idiots love this crap...
Tell me Crazy Analyst, when did your parents make you determine your sexual preference? Mind never made me do anything like that. I knew that I liked girls when I was about 4, and that was years before I ever had a sexual encounter.
Wow Jonah, what a waste of your time. All that effort and never once named a bully. Been cutting yourself since you were two? You've got more issues than bullies.
I saw the card quoting the names he was called. Is that how the writer determined he was "gay"? They are typical names kids call each other regardless of perceived sexual orientation.
This story might just send the kid over the edge.
Jonah, start fighting back kid. Punch a kid in the face the next time he bullies you, even if he beats the crap out of you for it. Start taking a self defense course. Do something positive instead of making a big ass of yourself on the internet. Lady Gaga really doesn't give a crap about your dilemma.
Some of you people actually think that sexual preference is not established at 14? Really? That's the age of freshmen in high school.
I know for a fact that I, as a straight man, was attracted to girls when I was 14. Hell, I was attracted to girls when I was younger, probably 12 or 13. I did not know why, I just was. There was NO CHOICE. I did NOT CHOOSE to be attracted to women, I just was. Thus, if I did not make a choice, I am not so arrogant to believe that someone else makes a choice. It does not make sense. If it was a choice, then we ALL make the choice. I did not, so how can I accuse someone else of making a "choice" for sexual preference when there was never a decision process in my own life.
I challenge any straight man to tell me when they made the "choice". A choice is a decision between two different alternatives, considering both possibilities and making a "choice" between the two. So any straight man that claims to have made a choice is telling you that he considered both alternatives... he actually thought about being gay, and made the "choice" to be straight. I never considered being gay, not once, thus it was not a choice.
So come on, those of you that consider it a choice. Tell us when you considered, and thought about both alternatives, then made your "choice".
Also, regarding "bullying builds character" -- tough times SHOULD build character, that's all that was meant. And that is true, whatever form those trying times may take. This is no way is a comment excusing bullying, but how someone responds to trying times shows the true mettle of their being.
And frankly I get pretty sick of the whole "right" vs "privilege" discussion. As far as I'm concerned, because I have free will, anything I can possibly do is my "right" to do. Likewise, it is anyone else's "right" to punish or reward me for my actions as they see fit. And so on. I am not religious, but I hold dear the fact that I can essentially do whatever the hell I want, whenever I want to - as is my right, whether this was bestowed my nature, or god, or possibly nothing at all. I am not generally a bad person, so fortunately the actions I choose are not necessarily a matter of contention for others, but my right (and anyone else's) is essentially to do as I see fit.
Um...IndeParty. Let me clue you in on a little known secret these days. You ready smartie? You like girls, because you are a boy. KISS
School should be a place where everyone can feel safe. Being bullied in school is an issue I still struggle with and go to counseling for ten years later, before all the anti-bullying laws came about.
"Get over it"!
Yep, I support this kid.
And Lorcan should cool it. "Get over it"? by definition, going to counseling, you are trying.
I am with you, had rough time, now a highly paid rocket scientist engineer, then a poor Asperger's ridden confused kid, no anti bullying, no Asperger's even identified yet, didn't get to US as a diagnosis for 15 more years.
I saw this on Gawker on Sunday morning and bawled my eyes out. I went on youtube and watched as the comments went from a few thousand to over 175,000 in minutes. I'm not surprised he's had 5Mil hits, as PerezHilton and some other sites picked it up also.
Bullying and intolerance are at epidemic proportions. We never get over the trauma. We have got to protect our children.
I really feel for this boy. Not because he is or is not gay... I didn't see that he claimed to be gay. He listed words that hurt. Those are the names he is being called. That's what bullying is. If he feels that he is being harassed, then he IS BEING HARASSED and DOES NOT WHAT TO BE. It does not matter if you are or are not something. Being teased, bullied, harassed...call it what you will...is getting worse than it ever, EVER was.
I agree Kate. Kids should feel safe at the schools they attend and the schools should as well make it a safe place for the kids. My heart just aches for this poor kid and I wish him the very best. If I could, I would erase all the hate from the world, make sure that everyone was treated equally and had food and a roof over their heads.
I am so glad his mother and people have come in support of him. We the People all need to stand up and fight back for the decent human being in America. It;s time to out an end to school bullying, harassment and people attacking people.
My thoughts and blessing are with you Jonah. Stand strong and hold your head high. You are not alone, and you have my support.
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Lorcan do the world a favor and shut up. If you have ever been bullied by being different or being gay or doing something emmbarrising. Being bullied hurts like a blade going throught your skull. If you get bullied it doesn't just vanish away. It sticks with you for a while. So we need to act now to stop bulling it hurts other people so much to suicide. THINK ABOUT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I cried all the way through this video. My heart just broke for Jonah... I don't understand the "gay lifestyle" very well; but, as a mother and grandmother... I understand a child's fears and feelings of unnecessary guilt. What frightens me, and should frighten every parent out there,were the feelings of utter despair this child if feeling. He states he isn't going anywhere; however, thoughts of suicide are nothing to overlook. This could be your child regardless of sexual orientation. Bullies are just that... they prey on the weak and defenseless. I hope Jonah gets some serious help and I hope someone kicks the school district's bum for turning a blind eye to what's been going on. Oh yes, teachers and administrators are aware.. you can bet money on that.. They just didn't consider this kid top priority... I bet they're feeling the heat now... Stay strong Jonah...
I support this kid and feel for him and the countless others growing up in today's world. When I was his age almost 30 years ago, Junior High had all the social classes we'd known for generations. Bullies and the smart kids, artists and the jocks and that weird kid who grew up to become a Steve Jobs. But my generation only had to worry about getting into a fight after school, braces, and acne.
Bullies then didn't have such ready access to knives and guns and the internet simply didn't exist. Plus it was usually only one or two, not this systemic bullying that - to me - is a reflection of the world we live in at the moment. For chrissake it's a common sight seeing parents going to blows at friggin' little league and 7 out of 10 times those bullies at school are reflecting what they see at home.
Bullies don't disappear Jonah leaves school, he'll find them at work, at bars, in line at Starbucks and he'll need that strength to keep his head held high.
And Lorcan, get over yourself.
ALWAYS Love yourself!! Anyone important enough will love you for who you truly are! Truly Heart Broken that Children feel so lost and alone, because of what they where, how they Talk , who they are or even how they live ....... YOU ARE NOT JUST STRONG JONAH, BUT INSPIRATIONAL TO MANY KIDS LIKE YOU!! Believe it or not, some adults too!!
While I don't condone the bullying of students at school, for any reason, I can't help but think that the reason this kid is getting so much media attention is because he's gay. It's great, if the social media can help to alleviate a problem, however, in my experience, I think that the media serves as a double-edged sword.
For instance, on this message board, the bullying of christians are happening everyday and nobody says anything. People on this site consider this to be normal. Would you consider this to be justified bullying? It is afterall, a media source and is seen everywhere; no different than texting.
It is something to think about, because to me, it makes the idea of bullying less controversial. I mean, why do we allow the bullying of christians, but not gay people? Are the people on this site just against bullying, or are we saying that bullying is allowed when it suits our particular purpose.
If you believe the bullying of christians to be " normal", then honestly, you are no different than those cyber bullies at the school.
Lorcan, you are right. He (or she?) needs to get over it.
As well he should be. After all, who he is, is the reason people are acting like ignorant asses towards him.
Then again, almost all of your rant was in defense of the Christians and had little to do with what the article is about.
Feel better that you hijacked this story for religious purposes?
Do you actually believe what you typed right there? Gays are bullied daily and viciously. Mostly by the religious group that you are saying is being treated unfairly.
Next time you feel that stones are being thrown at Christianity, just know that people are just throwing them towards where they came from in the first place.
NYMike, if you can get past the religion part of Unhappy's post, he/she does make a valid point. Say you've got some geeky kid who couldn't play a sport to save his life, a little bulling would never be heard about until something awful happened. This young man is featured on here because he is being bullied because he is gay. What's the difference?
If this kid wasn't gay nobody would give a damn if he was being bullied. Gotta love the politically correct world we live in.
Gay? He hasn't been on this earth long enough to know which way is up. No mention of a dad.
NYMIKE: This kid doesn't deserve media attention at all for being gay. I don't deserve media attention for being straight, do I? Being gay, in my opinion, is a choice. I think I have said all I needed to say about this kid.
Bullying on the other hand, goes both ways. Can you honestly attempt to justify the bullying of christians with the bullying of gays? The way I see it, both are wrong. But somewhere in your twisted mind, you have the idea that the bullying of christians is okay. It's not. That to me is what makes the idea of bullying controversial.
And no, I did not hijack this article. I merely pointed out the fact a lot of self-righteous people ( like yourselves) think that what they are doing on this site is not cyber bullying, when in fact, it is.
Thank you for this post, you wrote down what I was feeling, all through history and in my experince it is the Christians that do most offthe bulling and judgement toward gays and anyone that they thing will go to hell, which i guess is anyone that does not believe as they do, this boy has more courage to reach out that i have found in all my years
Morpheus: You must have led a sheltered life if your believed your statement, "Bullies then didn't have such ready access to knives and guns". You are probably only 14, now.
NYMike: Not by Christians. By those who might call themselves Christians.
For anyone out there who thinks being gay is a choice, please stop thinking and forming opinions on rumors or conversations you are having with friends and even family. Use your brain in matters that are obviously as serious as the question " is gay a choice?" You have a computer and have access to the internet. Why don't you google the question and read the studies that are supported by facts. Stop the opinion mills and get the real facts out. There are hundreds of studies out there that have concrete facts that explain why being gay is not a choice and what happens that creates sexual orientation.
So stop the stupid and read. Stop the opinions with facts. (this also applies to politics and all the lies that are generated to convince people to choose sides. It should be about making sound policy choices and sound choices for leaders to carry out those policies. Unfortunately the money puts out ad campaigns to distract people from the real problems, by using, for example, gay issues. Don't be so easily convinced, question everything and research it on the internet. The answers are there and are easily found. Become involved in your futures in an intelligent way. It is your life to live, and I say live it wisely.
i no you probably dont think so but god loves you my man and you have a beautiful soul just like everyone else just reach out to him through jesus christ and he will heal your pain you hang in there
17 years ago when I worked in the medical field I came across an article written by a Medical Research scientist in CA. He conducted a study AND had is verified on his theory of the cause of homosexuality. He actually discovered that it is nothing more than a small brain defect in the area that controls sex. From his studies he even concluded it could be CORRECTED! As soon as his findings and research papers were published Gay groups immediately sued the AMA to have his articles removed and a gag order place on him. He and his family recieved death threats. And finally when he was attacked in public and no one lifted a finger to help, he and his family moved into hiding. No, I won't give you his name. But because of behavior like this I have no simpathy AT ALL for gays. It's a brain defect and it might be treatable. With this Doctor's research locked away by gay groups We will never know for sure.
It all seems to start at school, Teachers facility need to take charge of the situation, students should be graded for their behavior on and off school grounds as it will be helpful later in life, teachers and parents are guilty as well for the way they raise their children..Start suspending these bullies it is to darn easy to hate.
If kids are picking on a kid because he is acting like a fruit then that is life.
If kids are picking on him because of another reason and that kid happens to be gay.....
Sorry but if gays aren't going to have some tough skin then they don't need to be gay.
We all need to support one another and fix societies hate. We survive as a family or die as a family. Your sexual orientation has no barring on what kind of person you are and only the business of the individual. Only one person has the right to judge people and it’s God. It all starts with parenting and holding schools and teachers accountable for providing a safe environment to learn. Love ya Jonah! Keep looking forward!
It's obvious to me that there are some here who would be the one's bullying this kid if they were in school with him.
Stay strong Jonah. Never ever let anyone dictate what your life should or should not be like. I am gay too and although it was many years ago that I faced bullies, I do know how it feels. The world is cruel but it is what you make of it. One thing to remind yourself when Bullies are after you. Most bullies pick on others because they are just plain unhappy with themselves so they take it out on others. In other words, that makes you the better person so...rise above it young man. Learn from it, dust yourself off and keep on walking down YOUR road a little stronger for it.
Anyone over 30 (myself included) have no idea how different things are for teens being bullied today. The internet has created so many more ways to torment peers.
In our day, no one could send something mean about you to the entire school. Now-it takes 5 seconds. One child received 100 text messages telling them they were fat and ugly in 2 minutes-coordinated by a text message to the entire school. Embarassing photos distributed to the entire school with rude comments...
And, there is no escape. The torment can happen 24/7-not just in school.
I was bullied-people teased me for being too tall and geeky. They said I was ugly and scrawny...I got through it-but can not imagine how much harder it would have been if the tormen was 24/7. If there were photos of me with ride comments for all to laugh at. If people were texing me to tell me how ugly I was in large, coordinated groups...
I am stronger for what I went through (and actually did some modelling after college when I grew into my height and body) but I appreciate that what I went through is nothing compared to the torture kids go through today.
This Faggot is a fake. @!$%# this little bitch.
Jaison, may you never have to undergo the bullying that thousands of kids in north america must deal with on a daily basis. It's pathetic, you attacking a kid who reaches out to people with a message of hope.
I went to YouTube and watched the video. I also saw the video that Jonah made AFTER this one. It bothered me that this might be a hoax; because all 3 of my kids were bullied at one time and my son is gay and still gets comments. And because there are so many kids out there who also get bullied who get inspiration from videos like Jonah's. If they think this is a hoax, I'm concerned that they might feel completely let down; devastated; and discouraged all over again.
It takes the right kid with the right connections to spread lies to the whole school. With or without internet, they spread like wild-fire. I would know I experienced it first hand. I saw myself 15 years ago when I was looking at this kid. In the middle of it it seems overwhelming, but I'm glad he decided that he was strong. That's the only way he'll ever get through it.
Except I wasn't gay. But you can get bullied for anything.
Absolutely John. Bullies Bully because the responsible parties (parents, teachers, fellow students etc) either actively participate or look the other way. It is a fact of life, animals will try to dominate eachother. What separates humans from the rest of the animal kingdom is reason, language, morality and a rule of law. Parents and teachers need to intervene when a child is being hurt. It is their responsibility. Stop blaming the bullied child. It is not their fault.
"Really...who decides that YEARS before sexual encounters"
Horse@!$%#. I'm not gay, but I knew what I wanted (and who) long before I had the opportunity to do anything about it. Is it so unbelievable that a gay kid might feel the same way? And whether this kid is gay, thinks he's gay, or simply thinks he might be gay, why should he be tormented and harassed for it? Oh wait - I forgot. The imaginary monster in the sky says it's alright to abuse him. I say again - Horse@!$%#.
i was with you up until the slap to religion.
First off, the people who follow the bible to the letter are nut jobs, and just because they scream louder than everyone else, doesn't mean that they are right.
Second, Go Jonah!!!
o the great - the majority of people that are against homosexuality base their arguments on religion. So yes, I'll slap religion any chance I get. If somebody comes up with a VALID argument against gays, I'll listen. But I haven't heard one yet.
God loves everyone and we are not to judge. God bless this boy and he does not deserve this treatment.
Dear StoneCold, Here's how it usually works. You know who you are attracted to before you have an encounter. You know who makes you have goosebumps and who you want to love & spend time with, unlike anything or anyone else you have ever felt before even from family. And yes it is God's job to judge us & no one else's. I am not gay and can not put myself into their shoes but I do understand GOD made us all. My three words are COEXIST TRY HARDER. I am happy that you are understanding to their plight. I just wish more were. But I do know they will be judged one day and I hope GOD judges them as they have judged others!
And they will be "judged" by your God based on who they chose to love?
I know how it works. My son is gay and we've discussed the subject. He said he knew very early that he wasn't interested in girls.
Actually, if people are truly good Christians, they'll know that the bible says that it is NOT ok to judge other people and that we should love everyone, regardless of their sins. So don't blame their hate on God. They are choosing that hate all on their own. They may say it's because of their religion, but that just shows how much they don't know about their own religion.
This kid is a fake, @!$%# him.
So much hatred towards christians! How is this different than what that 14-year old experienced? I think this media is teaching some very important lessons and they don't realize it. They are saying that it is okay to allow certain bullying in exchange for another.
Really, when is this all going to stop?
How about when the religion of Christianity stops calling gays an evil. A sickness. A disease upon humanity.
Keep preaching from your pulpit while wearing your blinders. Your post above this one only solidifies your bias. This vine alone shown in your reply....
....is a real indicator of that bias. You honestly don't see any gay bashing here?
Let me open your eyes.
I could list comments just in this vine alone that would make you scroll several times to read. So please get off your soapbox. Your repeated attempts to make Christians look like victims in a vine about a boy being bullied is beyond scummy.
Why is there vitriol aimed towards christians? Easy answer, the world is getting fed up with christian hate, intolerance & bigotry. We're tired of seeing the pain & suffering christians cause by your words & actions. Just sample the comments on this thread, this boy is STILL being bullied, much of that the result of christian dogma. christians are, for the most part, despicable.
NYMIKE: Are you telling me that all those people who said that were christians? Or are you just deciding on attacking christians because it is an easy target?
So how about this: You don't see how it relates to christian bashing?
These are all things said by the people on this page( only) against christians. I'm pretty sure there are more on other pages. Tell me how this bullying is supposed to be justified? Your repeated attempts to make it seem like gays are the ones who should get the pity, is complete garbage. Maybe you need to stop preaching about how gays have got it so bad.
I could give you just as big a list. So don't tell me that there isn't any bashing going on your side. Stop playing the victim!
spicy what are you smoking, hatred towards Christians aint nothing new the Prince of Peace was tortured to death by a mob for no crime at all, religion was the culprit then, as it has been through out the ages . Christians however, those true to the teachings of Christ are persecuted for there close proximity to the truth, and there reckless desire to reveal it, despite peoples irrational avoidance of it, and contempt for it. A fool hates wisdom and a wise man welcomes criticism. The boy is trying to control his life the only way he knows how manipulation through pity and weakness, he has identified himself with a lifestyle that insures him inclusion while also facilitating a built in cop out clause,,,,because im gay they dont like me because im gay they beat me up because im gay im not on the honor roll because im gay i need attention. in this country we have fallen so low are expectations so reduced of our selves and our kids is this what we are left with a 14 yr old acting like he's got the world on his shoulders crying like a girl.. Are our heads so far up our collective gluteus maximus that we can allow our young men to languish in such a putrid state of mind. Your contempt for the teachings in the bible turning your back on the simple but profound truth of God has left you in the dark professing knowledge but presiding over failure and pain.
Her's another thought Brent. If christians quit FORCING their beliefs on everyone else, demanding that everyone follow whatever hatred you chose to spew in your sanctimonious lifestyle, then there would be less push back. You can't bully, using the bible as a shield, & not expect a negative response.
Not at all. Just those that use Christianity to twist the teachings of the Bible to fit their hateful agendas.
Once again, you are playing the helpless victim. You interjected Christians as victims in an article about a teen that is being bullied. Like it or not, many people quote the Bible when slamming gays. Accept the fact that you are interjecting your religion of choice as a victim when it is often used as the bully.
You jumped on the vine in defense of Christianity and could care less about this child. Admit it. Your words speak louder than you know.
All you can do is preach about how Christians are the victims in a vine about something not related to Christianity. Give it a rest already.
Reply back if you wish, but we all know how you will play the victim card.
Why does a discussion of being homosexual always degenerate into a bashing of people who choose to be religious by idiots without a clue as to what they're trying to bash?
Dear Heart you are not Gay. It's a spiritual experience you are having of right and wrong. You have seen movies that kick the curisority of (IF) You may have acted out your emotions and now you are totally confused. that type of life style is DEADLY AND CONFUSING. No Matter how great and cute it looks it's deceving. You are living in a time of LUST which is HELL. But I know a man that can change all of that. what you are looking for he can give to you. PEACE, LOVE,WHOLENESS,LIFE, like you have never felt before. His name is JESUS! when you get a chance I encourage you to get the bible go buy one if you dont have one and read the book of LEVITICUS. ask God to come into your life and fill the void that you cannot fill. May God Keep You. God Loves You!
lol. No offense, but I dont really think god loves us..... but thats just my opinion.
ummmmmm - Dear heart, you are not a Christian. You are confused by the BS organized religion has fed to you. You have been brainwashed by the church that has kicked the true Christian spirit out of you, and now you are totally confused. Your beliefs are DEADLY AND CONFUSING to young gay people. No Matter how great and righteous you've been taught your beliefs are, it's deceving. You are living in a time of FANATACISM which is HELL. But I know a man that can change all of that. what you are looking for he can give to you. PEACE, LOVE,WHOLENESS,LIFE, like you have never felt before. His name is JESUS! when you get a chance I encourage you to get beyond the propaganda of your church and ask God to truly come into your life and fill the void that your church fills with judgment of others. May God Keep You. God Loves You!
God DOES love us, but people cant help it if they are gay. We shouldnt make fun of them. As long as they dont get married they are fine
I'm saddened by the fact that a young man, gay or not, can't live his life happily and in peace. I'm just as saddened by your comment Kathryn. I'm not offended by it. I'm saddened that you don't see and feel all the good in your life and in this world as the work and love of God.
Dear ummmmmm
The Bible was written by men over between 6,000 and 2,000 years ago. The world was different then. Gay people were considered abnormal. Co-joined twins were considered demons. Men fashioned their image of God after the kinds of kingdoms that they built on earth. Earthly kings had courts. God had a court of various kinds of Angels. A hermaphrodite (a person borned with both sexes - now called intersexed) would have been burned at the stake. We have logical minds that allows us to study our universe, our earth, and ourselves. Science does not side with the idea that people "choose" to be gay any more than people "choose" to be heterosexual. You just are what you are. May God keep you and love you and give you intelligence, insight and peace.
Ohhhhh please! IF he believes in God then He is already IN his life because HE has saved him and has given him PEACE to ACCEPT himself the way he is AND to take in ALL of the POSITIVE outpouring of RESPECT and LOVE given to him by people who DO NOT TOLERATE BULLYING OF ANY KIND ESPECIALLY BECAUSE HE IS GAY. DO NOT condescend puhhhleassee, OK? Thanx. P.S. God Bless
Dear ummmmm,
Your views are skewed and full of sh*t. If you're going to preach right and wrong and use your religious belief as a weapon to justify your vile bigoted views, then you need to reread the bible. It amazes me that individuals such as yourself, don't follow all of the scriptures. It is not for you or I to judge. Yet, you use that book to do just that. You justify your hatreds and are dillusional enough to believe you have self superiority to judge others, that differ from yourself. Individuals that are gay are born that way. Which is God's choice. And is between the individual and their maker. You should spend your time working on your own issues, flaws and life.
I hope you do not have children, if you do, I pity them being taught ignorance, intolerance, and your so called justification.
God is love, pure and simple. How your treat others is what makes a person worthy of Christianity, not quoting a book written by man's hands. Shame on your apparent lack of common sense and compassion. Whether people are gay or not, does not define who they are as a person. They deserve all of life's opportunities, just like the rest of us.
Hate breeds hate. You are a breeder....
Ummmmm...You are 100% correct! We have ADD, Bipolar, even people who are attracted to children, and other things that cause the mind not to function correctly... For some reason, we refuse to want to try to help these people function normally... I'm tired of people treating homosexuality like it's a race... It's not a race, it's an action..
Another misguided and confused person trying to use God to justify their ignorance and hatred. Homosexuality is natural, it occurs in the natural world, it is not a choice and there is nothing wrong with it. God loves every person on this earth regardless of their sexual preference and I am so sick of ignorant people trying to use God and the bible to justify their hatred. You people that constantly use your religion in this manner, don't even understand your religion or the book that you claim to read.
And lollypop, poor poor misinformed child...your life is destined to be void of any happiness or meaning if you adhere to this sophomoric line of thinking...
Dear ummmmmm....you couldn't possibly be more wrong.
lil anomie I think you are confused my friend. stop using the bible as an excuse.
None taken...
Not in the way the Christian Church has defined its god/gods and love - an obscene caricature designed to mulct the masses - yes, pun very much intended.
Christian man created god by definition is not, can not be, God. Hence your disappoint, sense of loss and betrayal. The Christian god is an obvious objective fake - an observable, testable, and verifiable fallacy...a fake designed by Christian arrogance anthropomorphic self centered conceit!!
But there is a God...A God that can not be encompassed by the human mind. We are not capable even to imagine or visualize muchless comprehend time and space - even though we have developed all kinds of theorems, equations, rules, laws, measurements, instruments...or even understand gravity or imagine infinity!
How dare we create G-d in our image. To define, frame, structure, pontificate GOD is absolute arrogance coupled with ignorance
No offence meant here either.
Henry, I don't even believe in God as those who adhere to organized religion do. My comment was designed to highlight the contradiction between organized religion and the philosophical basis of "Christianity", using her own linguistic methods. Trust me, I'm not confused.
UMMMMMMMMMMMM
DID GOD LOVE CAYLEE ANTHONY TOO ?
NOW...pull your head out of your ass SLOWLY.....POP ! THERE YA GO...DON'T YOU FEEL BETTER NOW ????!!!!! smell THE COFFEE, LOOK AT THE COLORS..oh yea ur feeling it right ?
God love you, no child should be bullied, or no adult, it is those that are bullies that have a problem with their emotional growth. They fear Your strenght of character because only a strong individual can take their itimidation because these people are afraid of you so be strong do not them let win. I also was bullied while in school grammer and high school bcause of this bulling it made me stronger in my life. Don't cry thats what they want so go to your mother and father tell them what you fell and how these individuals they have treat you and the things that have been said. Remember when they say these thing to you ask how do you know.
This vid is propaganda!!!
@LOLLIPOP1.......NO MORE SUGAR FOR YOU MISSIE !!!
YOu have a new friend Jonah. ME! I'll go to school with you. And so will thousands more. We out number the stupid by the millions!
"We out number the stupid by the millions!"
Sorry, but you're wrong. I wish you were right, but stupidity is running rampant in this country. See post #5 above and #17 below. I rest my case.
My heart cried out for you - I wish I could come to school with you everyday and protect you. Mom in me. You are a brave young man! Many supporters you have. It will get easier. Some of the responses left for you were right on the mark. Keep your chin up young man!...Very proud of you.
Jessica
My son just saw the video and wants to Jonah's friend. He is 8 years old. As a mother, I am so grateful that Jonah made this video. My son is anti-bullying and will defend any kid that gets bullied. :-)!!!!
Sounds like you got a cool son.
Or another little gay blade in the making.
you Randall are an ass....talk about a worthless human being...you are one of them....Sad, sad little man u are
I know kids are some what more mature than we were at that age. At age 14 I don't think I even knew what sex was let along being gay (gay meant being happy back then). How does he even know he is gay? Jeez, he's only 14, did an older kid or adult do something with/to him to make him feel like he was gay? Does one encounter make you gay?
I was bullied some as a kid and I think it made me a stronger person; also taught me what not to do to others.
It's called puberty. Did you know you were attracted to the oposite sex at that age? If not i assure you there are many who do.
You might not have known what sex was at 14 Tiny_Rebel, but you knew you were straight didn't you? You knew that girls made you feel funny, that you wanted to spend your time with them. Its no different for a gay man or a lesbian. We just know, the only difference is that when you were 14 or 15 and got your first crush, you probably weren't shamed into hiding your true identity. No one called you names for it (though you might have gotten ribbing from your friends), no one said that it was unnatural, or against God. It was just a right of passage. Johnny got a girlfriend. No big deal. Unfortunately, that's not the case in most communities when it comes to those who are gay. Its frowned upon, seen as bizarre and against God. These children are bullied to the point of suicide. and that is more disgusting to me than just about anything. How can good parents, who would never allow their child to use the "n" word, teach them that it is perfectly acceptable to use faggot, or queer or whatever other slur you can come up with against gay men and lesbians? I'm a mom, I'm a lesbian, and I KNOW that children don't come up with this crap on their own. They learn it at home first.
Jonah, hang in there buddy. You were right in your video, you ARE stronger than that. You will come through this, better, stronger, smarter than any of the people who torture you on a daily basis. I'll be praying for you.
I think these children probably learned it from the website as well. Angry parents breed angry children. You are no different if you keep condoning the name-calling of christians on this site or anywhere else. It is possible to disagree without refering to people as " religious nuts" etc.
liberals are faggots banned, brief cheapshotting career, rereg of turd_burglar.
Jonah, if you read this, I want you to know, it doesn't matter if you're different. What matters is the depth of your heart.
I wrote a book called Alien Friends. It's on Amazon.com, by Glenn A. And a lot of people gave me all kinds of abuse over it, called me names, or just didn't understand me, because I guess I'm different too in my beliefs. Anyway, hang in there kiddo. And remember, you've got another friend...Glenn A.
It sounds like a good book, Glenn.
Stay strong, Jonah!
Children are evil. Most need to have the fear of God BEAT into them. That's the trouble today with kids there is not a parent at home: watching, teaching morals to, and punishing them when needed.
If kids are bullies, look to their parents.
Why the hell would God want people to FEAR him? As far as I know, that's not what he intended. It's not always the parents that cause a kid to be bullied. The parent is not at school to watch what their kid does.
Um, no, children are NOT evil. But yes, parents ARE responsible for teaching their kids right from wrong. (However, seems a lot of people on here are confused about the definitions). The school IS responsible for making sure no harm is done to our children while in their care. No, the kid never specifically claimed being gay. That fact, the religious AND political comments are irrelevant. Bullying causes SO MUCH trauma that if you are not strong enough to handle it, can be very destructive. First to ones' self (cutting, eating disorders, drugs), then on to possibly others (remember all the school shootings? Columbine?) and then years of scars forming within. Counseling would be very beneficial to this boy right now along with taking action against the bullies and all responsible for the damage.
the problems is that all school and superintendents and principles say there is 0 tolerance for bullying but they are afraid to confront the problem. They are jerks. Its just a piece of paper. We do need to protect our children who go to school scared. Bullying is usually taught at home and thats where we need to start. Fine the parents of the bullies put them in jail. I will pray for Jonah and others.
Marcia, you are incorrect when you say ALL admin. are afraid to confront the problem. Fortunately my daughter goes to a small school. I think, outside looking in, maybe school boards should put in place a system where parents could share info about their kids, bulliers or bullied, might help. I don't mean handing out e-mail add. but perhaps sending actual notes to the school to be mailed home. I don't know if this would work, but it is at least an idea. I know if I got one, I'd be talking to her about it.
A couple of years ago, a 12 yr. old boy in our middle school committed suicide. He was being bullied for "supposedly" being gay. He never said he was. The worst offenders? The males in his family (this is a very macho-oriented community) who made him play football, when he enjoyed choir/band, and his own coach, on the football team, who made enough comments that the other boys took up the "gay/pussy/girlie-boy" taunts. Did the school do anything? No. And the poor boy is still gone, after feeling totally helpless.
Jonah...stay strong hon. You have a lot to live for, and school is not the rest of your life...it will end eventually, but your life doesn't need to! Huggerz.
Children are not evil. They are selfish and self-centered. This is natural. It is up to their parents and the community to help instill empathy and compassion. Yes, community. I view community as an extension of the family. We should all strive to help in the name of friendship and brotherhood.
Now a days, we spend are time dividing ourselves into smaller groups. We telling ourselves that "those people" are not like us and that is not true. We are all human. We all have the same needs, wants, and fears. We all bleed and die alike. We all want to be accepted.
OK,
#1, kids are not evil, LOL
#2, You don't need god in your life to be a good person. Need I say that billions and billions have died in history because people thought god had to be beat into people???
#3, Kids are what we make them (the parents).
On a side note, I think this hole bullying thing is blown WAY out of proportion. Bullying has been around since the start of time and will continue to be around. Only difference with today's bullying is that with technology, we hear all the damn crying. Everyone of us got bullied at some time growing up, it's life. How you deal with it makes you who you will become.
My heart and soul goes out to Jonah because I know how it feels to be bullied but i did eventually got stronger through my share of experiences. Being bullied for any reason is WRONG and i do hope that America will stress this a lot more especially in schools because this has become a much more serious problem today.
This kid never said he was gay!! he only said kids called him gay and fag etc...
i think someone here skimmed through the article.
no... he never said he was gay the writer of the article did.
nevermind he is gay and this whole thing is a hoax. see you tube video named - (HAI DAIR) Was Jonah Mowry lying? You decide.
Mister.e, why would you spread such obvious misinformation. That video contains nothing that even remotely resembles an admittance of a hoax or lies. The kid moved, started a new school, and found acceptance, what about that don't you understand..
Why is suicide being portrayed as an option to ending bullying? Is it the media's blaming of bullying for the recent suicides in the news? Yes, bullying is rough on a kid, but what happened to the old saying "what doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"...I can only wonder what kind of thin-skinned adults these kids will become.
We just encountered a couple of bullies, maybe just one, usually at school. Now they seem to be in much larger groups and it is relentless since it continues and spreads online.
obviously youve never been bullied. 1 on 1 is one thing 10 to one a whole other story. They do it is groups. bullying these days is not just name calling. kids feel they need to bring guns and knives to protect themselves. how many shootings and suicides have to happen before something is done. or schools are insituting a no bullying policy where serious concequences occur. This has helped and parents are being held somewhat responsible. hopefully he rest of the world starts doing something too. It doesnt matter if your gay or whatever, if your hair is the wrong color or you have a scar, your bullied. For Gods sake, my 6 year old was bullied in kindergarten for knowing her alphabet when the other didnt (called a teachers pet). Who teaches these kids this talk? Think about it.Thanks to all the kids who stop the bullies and those who protect those being bullied.
LOL! I don't think being called "teacher's pet" is bullying. My point is simply, when do we realize that name calling is just name calling and teach our children to have a backbone or at the very least, how to brush off talk by others?
You obviously have no idea how brutal, intense, terrifing, humiliating, self respect and esteem destroying bullying can be. Count yourself lucky you haven't had to experience it. And if you bully, go kick rocks
i was bullied every day for 4 years and its the worst thing to ever happen, words may not affect you as much but it can truly tear down others, especially because some bullies go to extreme measures to make sure they ruin the victoms life
When I was growing up for someone to be declared as being bullied it meant that that person was getting physically punched or his money or lunch was being taken from him by one or more schoolyard perpetrators and on a regular basis. Nowadays it means not being accepted in the 'click' of one's choice.
I have witnessed much worse in the workplace as an adult. Grownup bullies who deliberately try to get a coworker fired or ostracised from his colleagues or the boss. In some cases I was able to intervene on behalf of the bullied. However, the toll that workplace bullying takes a harrassed adult whose family needs and depends on the income from his or her job can reach an intolerable level. It is tough when one is trying retain one's livelihood while others around him/her are continually trying to undermine him or her on the job. I think that is real bullying, and dangerous, too. Unfortunately, someone eventually gets fed up and comes into work with a firearm blasting folks. The next day, in the news, everyone at the worksite looks and speaks as if they were so surprised that this massacre happened. They say, "I don't know what came over Bill, he's usually such an easy going fella; everybody liked him; this just came out of the blue." The only thing blue was Bill bl[ew] a gasket.
When I see people being overly harassed to the point where they are getting fed up with the nonsense, I schedule some vacation time. Any day old Bill may come in with a ton of arsenal in hand.
Too bad these present kids have no knowledge of Columbine. I'd hate to see history repeat itself.
uhm, i support him in whatever decision he's making, eventhough im homophobic, but hey ! thats his life, and i have different beliefs and values. Its his choice in life, and he should be free to do whatever he does. Its funny how celebrities are stepping up to support other causes, but no one is stepping up to support american muslims/arabs with all the racism they are going through--me being one of them. Don't judge me, but i can't wait till the land of freedom and "equality" will finally be equal, and there will be no racism against homosexuals, muslims/arabs, hispanics...ect.
Hi Farrah,
I do agree that not all muslim/arabs are not extremists. And it is true that america will only be free when everyone is treated equally with the same opportunity.
Hey Farrah. Thank you, seriously for at least being honest and open about yourself. You say you're homophobic, but you still say let others live their lives.
You are genuinely a rare person.
Farah...unfortunately, too many are Xenophobes and people whom are just truly scared because of a few radically fanatical people whom have been malicious. Then there are the rest of us, whom judge people for whom they are, no matter of race, religion, preference, etc.
A good person with a good & kind heart is a good person...no matter what. And a bad person is a bad person, also 'no matter what'. Judge a person for whom they are, not "what" they may be/believe.
You may be homophobic, but you admit it and are willing to let another live as they will, as long as they cause no harm. That is "Tolerance" (and acceptance), which more people could stand to learn.
This will bring tears to your eyes. God why can't everyone love each other???????
the world is different today. just look at the headline above about a 10 year old boy commiting suicide....that did not happen when i went to school....there is a lot more hate out there than in the past it seems but hopefully jonah will stay strong and keep fighting the ignorant bigots that this country has so many of....u are more brave than any of those douchebags....i wish i could help u more than this stupid post but u are in my thoughts and i hope things get better for u....music can help also
what is up with ummmmm?????? God loves everyone, no matter who or what they think they may be, and who are you to tell him his lifestyle is deadly and confusing? you are no different than the bullies for crying out loud if you are going to encourage then do so without condemning!
Hang in there Jonah you have more courage than most adults i know, be who you are and stay strong!
People should realize that gays are bullied because gays are molesting our children even at very early ages. Do you honestly believe that gays only want gays ?
I don't believe in any type of bullying, but we need more supervision and protection in schools and youth organizations, to name a few. And, who was watching out for all the children that you thought were safe in Church ? Most Pedophiles are gay.
Get your facts straight stymie....the overwhelming majority of pedophiles are heterosexual.
What an ignorant sh#t thing to say. Your implication shows just how unknowledgible you are on that subject and probably any subject...does it happen...yes...unfortunately on both sides of the tracks straight and gay, do parents kill their children...apparently another sad truth, and yes...clergy...all have one thing in common...being human. Mankind is not perfect....there are sick minded individuals across all walks, religions, races and nationalities and the weakest link happen to be in the line of fire. It's stupid homophobic comments like yours that make me think you are some sort of bully yourself.
Stymie, Were you dropped on your head? That"s the dumbest thing i've heard all day. Now, go to the hospital and get medicated for stupidity.
Wow, someone should beat the crap out of you and I would love to be the one to do so. What a stupid comment from an ignorant dummy.
Your ignorance and prejudice is astounding. The sad thing is you probably truly believe yourself to be well informed and educated. Check you statistics and definitions.
Homosexual -adjective- of a person sexually attracted to people of one's own sex.
Pedophile -noun- a person who is sexually attracted to children.
Where in Webster's definition do these to completely different words cross paths other than to say they are a sexual inclination.
As for fact checking try this on for size.
Adoption expert, Carrie Craft cites the Child Welfare Information Gateway (previously National Adoption Information Clearinghouse) as stating, "A child's risk of being molested by his or her relatives' heterosexual partner is over one hundred times greater than by someone who might be identifiable as being homosexual." The study also found that of 269 cases of child sex abuse, only two offenders were found to be gay or lesbian. The American Psychological Association agrees, "Another myth about homosexuality is the mistaken belief that gay men have more of a tendency than heterosexual men to sexually molest children. There is no evidence to suggest that homosexuals molest children."
And for the record, my son was molested by his heterosexual father. And not by either of his two homosexual cousins.
WTH?! I know quite a few gay men, and I promise you not a single one of them has ever molested anyone. What is wrong with you?!
HAHA...this is a joke right, you can't be serious...WTH is wrong with you....I swear, stupid ass ignorant bigoted people such not be allowed on the internets
stymie stymie stymie....
Now , slowly pull your head out of your ass......POP...THERE YA GO ! doesn't that feel better ? Breathe long consistent breaths...ahhhhh feeling better already right !
cool, glad I was able to help !
dr.ENDTHEDRUGWAR
HELL ,I HOPE STYMIE CANT BREED AND VOTE !!!!
stymie222, let me guess, your age and IQ are one in the same, three and a half, right? After reading that first sentence you wrote, I had to stop reading, you make me sick.
Guess what.... you will burn in hell for that comment!
I'm guessing your parents shared the same last name before they got married. First cousins or siblings perhaps? Because only that horrible inbred line of thinking can come from someone like that.
It's really all about Love, this child could be my grandson, my nephew, my neighbor, whatever, the child is suffering enough to cry out, he does not want to die, he wants to survive the evil, and we all should understand that. He does not deserve what's happened or happening to him. Stymie you need counseling for fear, and you probably need a hug and someone to tell you that your worth more than the skin you're in. I want to tell you a little something, When God made us, all of us he said we were very good, as a matter of fact, he said we are fearfully and wonderfully made. God has a purpose and plan for every soul in this world!!!!!!!
Stymie222, you bring new meaning to the word "IGNORANT". You sound like a miserably uneducated individual. People are born Gay and it was not their choice. Pedophiles have a mental sickness. Huge difference... But I doubt you could understand that with such an extremely low I.Q.
Spewing hatred towards individuals who haven't harmed anyone and are just trying to live their lives, like the rest of us, is a lack of character. Hatred breeds hatred and you are a breeder.. And unfortunately, most bully's learn this behavior from their parents. Hope you never have children so they won't be exposed to your world of bigotry and hatred.
And lastly, you remind me of the saying "It's better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than speak and remove all doubt". You have removed all doubt..
Proverbs 17:28?
Stymie, gays are bullied because they are different. As far as the gay thing mentioned about clergy etc molesting young boys...if they were able to openly be gay they wouldn't have to prey upon innocent young boys to get their rocks off. they choose young boys because they have a better chance of controlling them and not being found out.
Unhappy, you keep saying the same thing over and over again. yes Christians get bullied if you want to call anything said here negative towards Christianity bullying. but can you really say Christians are a target for bullying? Bullies target people who are different. Christians are by far the majority. it's like saying white people are getting bullied in rural America by the 2 black kids at school. come on.
If we took the time to teach our kids compassion, which is just as important if not more so than sports, music, or any of the classes they take, then this problem would be much less prevalant.
I will say that my daughter did form her own (negative) opinion about gays. she had to learn this at school because I have never said anything negative about gays and don't allow any "slurs". I corrected her comments but she still held that opinion for a while. And she couldn't have learned it at church because we don't attend one. I purposely protected her from Christianity as long as I could. I did not want her to be filled with all the hate and condemning that they do. also, people who are raised that way tend to be closed minded and i wanted her to be open to everything, everyone and not discriminate if they were different. the result: an exceptional kid. smart, musically talented, nice to everyone. And at 16 and in college and struggling now, I will tell her this kid is a role model even for her. you don't have to be a gay boy to get the positive message the kid emcompasses. And you don't even have to have been bullied. you just have to have compassion which many of our kids and parents are severely lacking
Don't do anymore to hurt yourself. You are worth a lot more than that. I'm sorry for your situation and hope that things are better for you in school this year. You are a brave soul - stay that way.
There is no reason that anyone in this day an age should be bullied. I have been in this young man's shoes and it isn't pretty. The problem I had was that I didn't have the support that Jonah has. i did have to tough it out and deal with this completely on my own. I am over fifty and that kind of treatment is just not right. Bullying not only happens in school but in the adult world as well. This needs to stop. Jonah you are my hero, never give up.
I was subjected to some bullying as a teen. Yes, I survived and it may have made me stronger in some ways, but I couldn't help having a sense of great satisfaction when later in life I saw that most of the bullying type became miserable failures in life.
Usually the people saying "suck it up" were the ones bullying in school. Their advice is to "fight back" "take it on the chin" "it'll make you stronger" "it'll teach you to be a man". Bullying ten years ago wasn't like it is now, it isn't even like the bullying from when I was in school. Instead of just a few kids being part of the in crowd now, thanks to social media, kids can get pulled buy hundreds if not thousands in minutes, seconds. Our children deserve better. They deserve to grow up and learn who they are without having to defend themselves at the age of 10 or 14 from poeple attacking with hate speech. Another piece that makes my fists clench: the parents of the bullies - where did they learn this behavior was okay? Are these the same people that spit out hate speech when they are at home and the bullies hear it and think well mom and dad are doing it so who cares what anyone else thinks? I hold the bullies responsible but I hold their parents responsible as well.
Go back in the closet like the gays of the past. The world was a much better place without all this "we are equal" talk. I also don't believe these new policies of telling on the bullies. This only makes things worse. Stand up and fight back like kids of the past. There was no problem back then and the world was much better off. Everyone wants their "two minutes of fame" any way they can get it.
And there we go. Thank you for illustrating our point for us.
You and those like you are the reason why we have 10 year olds killing themselves.
I hope you know, we all are simply smiling at you, because Jonah and other children like him will grow up and get away from the haters eventually... however pumpkin, you will always be an A**hat.
The more who come out of the closet makes me think it's a lie that only 10% of the population are homosexual. Mother Nature screwed up big time. I wonder if Darwin had anything to say about this. I'll have to read his books again.
Cody, Life was better for who?
OHHH...yeah, that's right. Life was better for the unsegregated who couldn't handle the competition from people of color and different beliefs. Equality doesn't make our society vulnerable, paranoia does.
And, how is he suppose to fight back like the kids in the past if you're telling him to get back in the closet? I think you mouthing off is your plea for your two minutes without seeing past your own ignorance.
@cody,
hey if the closet is such a great place why dont you hang in it for a while..I know u get hard when ur in the shower with other males....FOOOOOOOL !
did you know that maybe your dad is in the closet...geee go figure
assh**e !!
You are pathetic, do we not also "tell" when we our daily lives become endangered?
There were times when I was so angry I wanted to kill someone. But my fear of God and knowing right form wrong kept me from temptation. Other times I wanted to lie, but knowing that it was wrong in God's word kept me from tempation. I have also been tempted to commit adultery but refrain because God's word says it is wrong and it would tear my family apart. I have also wanted to steal things from other people, but knowing it is wrong as well and that God would know kept me from temptation. If ever I had a lustful thought to be with another man I would know that it was wrong by God's word and by his strength may he keep me from such a sin. So simply wanting to please my flesh does not make it right because my heart desires it does it. It's all temptation of the flesh. I was born a murderer, a liar, an adulterer, a thief, and sexually immoral. The Bible says, "the heart of a man is desperately wicked, and who can know it."
"So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!" - Romans Ch. 7:21-25
"Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them." - Jesus (John 3:36)
Notice how BWS says nothing in malice towards gays?
I know that some gay advocate will use this an an excuse later for bashing christians and then have the nerve later on to play the "victim". ( Boo Hoo)
14 yrs old? Need's attention from his parent(s). What in the heck does he know about being a fag...Nothing but, what he has seen via internet etc. So what lady gag (a) responded she is creepy too. Get a life and stop being such a wimp...being a fag is a choice just like being a thug or thief or dropout...get my drift? Man well you are just a boy ...but, man up get some balls and quit acting like a wimp.
Another ignorant moron walking among us. Cody you are not superior or have anymore rights to what life has to offer than anyone else. Too bad you were not fortunate enough to have educated parents to teach you better. There is good and bad in all races, genders, religion and jobs. The fact that you are threatened or even hateful towards someone who is gay, and for no other reason, speaks volumes of your lack of self worth and character as a human being. Pity......
Cody- You are a moron. It is pretty safe to say that you were/are one of those people who think its funny or entertaining to pick on or bully others. The truth is, when you bully or pick on someone, its because you have some serious insecurities about your own existance and need to find some pathetic way to feel better about yourself. You said the world was a better place without all the 'we are equal' talk? Actually, the world was a better place before you opened your big mouth.
Hey! you bullies, let this kid be, So what if he's gay. Gays are to be embraced with hugs and kisses too. Do you think his mother not love him; because he's gay. I beg the differ. She loves him, just as your parents love him and he's human just as you are. Therefore, leave the kid alone and let him be happy.
Oh come on, Terri. The Bible says he should be put to death so he can burn in hell forever. He doesn't deserve to be happy.
The above was sarcasm, in case there's any doubt.
This made me cry so much...and yes Jonah, you got more than a million reason to be here !!! Its ok to brake down and get up time after time....you have a strong personality and i admire that about you..it takes a lot of courage to say what your are really feeling in public ;) its not your fault that some people cant see further than a choice of sexuality. Keep up your believes and keep in mind that NO 1 in this world is going to love you or know you more than yourself, Always walk with pride thinking that you are a human being with a strong idea of who you are... ;)
i hope your joking @stonecold
NoneUrBusiness -
Look up "sarcasm" in your Funk & Wagnalls.
I'm so sorry for what you're going through. Depression is an awful, incredibly painful experience. It bothers me so much to know that yours caused/perpetuated by the actions of others. It's not right. It's not fair.
You are right. You are strong person. And a smart one. Seeking help the way you did took guts, creativity and intelligence.
I'm proud of you. In under five minutes, you've inspired me to push through my own dark period. -- Thank you, Jonah.
It sucks that bullies do exist out there. Bullies only exist because we (the system) allow them to do so. What is the school doing about this? A school that allows bullies to go on as long as they have, especially in this case, what's going on? There lies the problem. Also, Jonah never mentions that he is gay. He only shows us names that kids have called him. What bully doesn't call anyone homo, gay, @!$%# and so forth. That's what bullies do. Bullies are bullies, some beat you up while others use words to hurt.
What Jonah needs to understand is, the message that he is sending out, is it that he wants to come out openly and let everyone know that he is gay and not be afraid. Or, is it that he wants to stop the bullies from picking on him and using the "gay" route to get people's attention to help support him to get this constant bullying to stop.
The reason why I am saying this is that he shows us the cuts he has given himself since 1st grade. Did he find out that he was gay back then? Then the bulling began. Or, was there more things behind the kid that lead up to where he is now? Specially if there were that many scars that he wanted us to see. Kids have multiple reasons why they do what they do. Does Jonah know the real reason why he does what he does? A cry for help is a sign for counseling, cuts on the body is a scream for help. What intervention was there?
I'm proud that Jonah values living. From what I can tell with Jonah he has lots to offer. There are other ways to deal with our problems. What ever route he takes, I hope he finds happiness within himself and he has the support that he needs.
I don't understand why so many kids care what anyone else thinks. I wasn't popular, good looking or smart and I made it through school to have a healthy, happy adult life, family and a great career with more friends that a person has a right to have. It is for no other reason that I'm just me and I don't care what someone else thinks of me. If you like me, cool, if you don't, I'm ok with that too. So, I guess I have to agree with I don't get it. Social media or not everybody runs into idiots who think they are the most popular, smart and good looking who think the world revolves around them. No one has to get caught in their world wind if they don't want too. I'm making every attempt to not say suck it up, but when you live your life how you want too, not how anybody else says so, things get a heck of a lot easier in a hurry.