The Larry Reid interview with Lexi brought me back here. After watching it, this interview lined up with what her truth is. She did great even tho he went off script. You can tell when she said, “what are you doing man?” She was trying to steer the conversation back so he could back track but nope, he was tired and wanted to tell it all. I honestly felt they agreed to do this interview for damage control but the B. Slade spirit took over Tonex and he outted his ownself. He saw all the negative comments, the backlash & then he wanted to blame Lexi.
I love him so much. I wish he would come back. I pray for him more than any other gospel artist. His gift is so real & he battles so many demons. He was so transparent with his song "Make Me Over" to this day it's still one of my favorite songs.
First time I ever heard Tonex's side of the story. I appreciate his honesty. Makes a difference. I will continue to hold him up in prayer and believe God for his restoration. He has a powerful anointing and the devil will not keep a grip on him.
4:30 I have to defend Lexi because Tonex is the on who brought up the topic. She just rode the wave. She did nothing wrong. And I'm a Huge Tonex fan by the way
A lot of ppl in this lifestyle WERE MOLESTED at an earlier age. Once that line is crossed there's no going back especially for those who lean in their own understanding and their strength. Ppl do not ever get comfortable leaving ur kids with anyone untill ur absolutely convinced in ur soul about their character. Women often get into relationships dating several men who comes into their homes, there are a lot of sick individuals who come into ur household and desecrate ur kids male or female sometimes all ur kids! Choose ur spouses very wisely protect ur offspring.
Amen to that my friend! I was once a hypocite teaching sunday skool. The word convicted me and made me aware of it and kno ive died to that desire of the flesh. We have to be doers of the word and not just hearers! GLory be to GOd!
Some fellow students and I, as well as kids from a nearby school, watched a document called The New Black last night, and THAT part of the interview was featured. Everyone, including me, was laughing their butts off. He was so straight-faced it was too much. 😂
What confuses me is that fact that he said he was molested as a child by a male friend of the family , yet he says that it didn't impact his sexuality ??? .
coming out from a homosexual lifstyle myself I had thoughts just like Tonex, but after searching the scripture for myself and seeing what God said in his word I knew I had to come out of it. Now I tell people God is still working on dealing with me. And I to prayed the prayer "Lord take this from me" now will he...thats for him to do but I know but I have to be like paul "His grace is Sufficant"
It's a thorn in my flesh too and I choose to let God deal with it and I focus on relying on him. Most Christians think of homosexuality as demons but it's more of a stronghold which you constantly have to cast down, it would be easier if it was a demonic thing you would cast it out and it's done. But this is a forever struggle and that's it.
Sadly, God is not the one talking in the Bible, not really and not fully, if at all. It's men trying to control others and trying to keep the human race from killing itself and from not giving us offspring. It's okay. You don't need to "come out of a homosexual lifestyle". God loves you no more or less than straight men and for the woman below, then straight women. God does not hate us. YOU and I and everyone IS already worthy. Sin is another construct to keep us controlled and under their thumbs. God is not going to take anything from you. He does not take. You are like that because that is what you want and you created and God thinks it is fantastic.
@@MóTee1 It is forever because it is one of the reasons you came to Earth in a physical body, to experience the contrasts and differences and in love. It's not forever forever because when you pass from your body to the spirit that you once were and will be again, all that will be an experience that either you took part in or let die or go because of others' bad influences on your path. It IS your path and the man Charles C above you to be gay and enjoy it and be happy. It is what you created and what you planned before you came into these bodies and you planned it with God and strong spiritual advisors as well as close spirit family members. To deny that is to deny your plan, Either way, it's all okay. You can fail a mission, fail an expansion and God will not punish, God does not punish. You are already worthy of him/her (Yes, him/her as God had Eve inside Adam and thus in God's image, God is both aspects, male and female). I feel bad for you and for Charles C. God will not take away any thing you feel, want or desire. If you and Charles C act from your spirit self, you will understand this, Instead you allow others to dictate your walk from an outdated, old book that's been mistranslated and used and abused and edited. Books of the Bible have been eliminated too and parts that deal with reincarnation. Bless your walk, bless you. Don't be brainwashed by these churches.
@@charlesmento5968 for a while I was able to convince myself of that lie after I left the church. But now, I can't pretend I don't know the truth. The Spirit of Truth leads us into all truth, and Jesus is the Truth. He is worthy of all my effort and time, when no one else could save me from the darkness I was in, He did. No one can convince me to betray him now, He is the King of kings and Lord of lords, my personal Redeemer. You see, once your eyes open to the spiritual warfare which we are all part of knowingly or unknowingly, you choose to be on the side of the Victor. The Word of God is not a novel or history book, when you read it with an unveiled heart you receive life from His Spirit, the encrypted scripture begins to open up to you. I was lifeless man, oh man I needed life breathed into me, and God through different encounters gave me a reason to want to live. I can never allow myself to forget why I took a sober decision to consecrate my life to Jesus and His will for me. I am sold on Him all the way through. I pray God locates you and looks upon you with eyes of mercy may you experience His abundant grace in this lifetime.😇🙏🏽
@@charlesmento5968 you sound a lot like a student of Abraham Hicks. "Before I formed you in the belly I knew you; and before you came forth out of the womb I consecrated you, and I ordained you a prophet to the nations." Jeremiah 1:5 I decided nothing with the King of the universe, I never needed to advise my Creator about my own design. I'm made in His image not my own image, I'm no original, I'm simply created to be a copy of Him on earth. Only the devil, the goat will have us chasing after everything to find our "true selves" outside of God, it's not new he did this in Eden and has never stopped. Just because you feel like a tree doesn't mean you are one. We have been programmed in this generation to live from the soul instead of living from the spirit man THROUGH our souls. Which is a very limiting belief by the way because life in the spirit is much more abundant and real and meaningful. So no, I don't subscribe to any woke teaching like that of Esther Hicks and them. I tried it, it was cute for a while but I quickly woke up to what is real. I'm not seeking anything my itching ears want to hear, I'm not seeking to be encouraged to live a sinful life to please myself, I have done so most of my years anyways, I know it has no good reward. I'm seeking to see what side of God I am here to reveal and express, I am excited to become that manifested blueprint version he talks about in Jeremiah 1:5 man I want to meet that person he had in mind before satan hijacked His project (me). I am interested in no other knowledge than to know Him and the power of His resurrection. So you can call me whatever and think I'm deceived or whatever. But I know whom I believe in and whom I belong to. The God of the universe, The father of all spirits is my inheritance and I am His. And that is more than enough for me to go to sleep smiling because I am totally smitten! 😍😇
I gotta set the record straight.I have been married to my wife for 43 years my brother has been with the same man for 40 years ,he took on two neglected children in 1971 because ther mother was a drug user and could not take care of them,we came up in a blessed house hold with a beautiful black mother and an itallian dad who worked for the movie studio in the 50s and 60s and was bringing in over 200 grand a year at that time, My brother and I have always been blessed since day one!!!
I DON’T CARE WHO THIS MAN SLEEP WITH, I HAVE SO MUCH RESPECT FOR TONEX, MAKE ME OVER IS NOT ONLY HIS TESTIMONY BUT ITS OUR TESTIMONY AND THE WAY HE EXECUTED THAT SONG LETS ME KNOW HOW IN TUNED TO GOD HE IS. I SAW HIM IN PERSON AND HE TOOK THAT CHURCH OFF ITS FOUNDATION WITH HIS VOCALS MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS HIM AND KEEP HIM COVERED IN THE BLOOD OF JESUS 🙏🏽
I have always been a huge fan of Tonex. Now I am an even bigger fan. Good for you brother. Live your life, serve God, ignore the haters (aka "Christians") and keep making good music.
Dude is was a simple question. Do you sleep with men? Yes I prefer to sleep with men. That's all he had to say. He went from Korea to Iceland in order to get on a bus to Detroit to answer that question😂😂.
xfiler2013 lol he was being petty he said i don't sleep with men he was saying like i don't sleep with multiple guys at the same time but he does sleep with a man (a man meaning one a night😂 that's what he meant i don't know how people didn't get that this interview was shady i would of been petty to
He wasn't trying to lose his congregation at the time (as comical as that may sound) , and the fact that Lexi baited him to get that type of answer , proves how vindictive and nasty she was .
I thank you for your honesty and this is your road to travel, as for me I wouldn't want to travel the road you are on because my road is just as bumpy but with different issues, you are still my brother, you are still a child of the most high and you are still a part of God's perfect plan. As for me I will not judge you, because I can't and no one else should either! I pray that all is well and God keeps you safe my brother, God first in all that we say and do! God bless you !
i was molested by the organ player in my church in the choir room, when i was 12yrs; and for a long time i didnt knw what i was. but God delivered me, but that doesnt mean use it as cruch. my advise for this dude is seek God more. Get right with him spiritually then make music..cause right now ur sendin the wrong message to the body of Christ.
patricia gaines ..I'm sorry for just now getting back ms. gains..we all have a story about how life can throw curve ball...WillTellULater is my facebook page..God bless
Wonderful words!!!! Finally someone who actually says the RIGHT thing about him...been going back and fourth with people about it and they all want to cast judgement. He needs prayer and not us to judge we are all sinner saved by grace. GOD BLESS You!
Hello Lexi! I saw you on the Word Network years ago amd from time to time I watch your video's, but last week I saw you on LRL's video and I laughed so much & I also learned alot, because you are so funny and skillfully wise with your craft. Blessings to you!
I am really apreciative and grateful for your deep spiritual honesty, Tonex. Your truly reflect spiritual freedom...from all the dogma and programmed way of thinking that we have saddled ourselves with. I would not say I envy you... You truly inspire me . I am so grateful that you had to go through your life experiences and interpret this with such depth. God truly bless you!!! Really!
Man, he's had a tough life...I truly feel for him due to all the loss he's experienced and the things he has gone through. But he's dead wrong. While it is better to tell the truth than to lie, I don't applaud his honesty anymore than I applaud the Taliban for being honest when they blow someone up... His life is out in the open, so he's a testimony that we ALL need prayer. Help him Jesus...
Tonex you are such an inspiration to the World... God is and will be the only to judge us, no matter if i we are LGBT or Straight!!!! God Bless man i will continue to pray for your strength in being "inclusive"!!!!
You know it truly amazes me at the truth we as a people choose to focus on. If you notice there have been more than TWO TIMES the number of views for this clip where he discusses his sexuality versus the first and third clips. Let's take a moment to understand this man's whole truth and not focus on the "juicy story". Tonex....I got a tremendous amount of respect for your truth man. God Bless.
He said she knocked on my door in Los Angeles cause I wasn’t home I was in LA. He was in an hotel room he said the hotel security came up because they thought they were fighting when his father died.
Mind you, I can sympathize with feelings of loss after the death of a loved one; my mother just passed, but the Lord has kept me at peace and revealed to me that He's delivered her from suffering. In other words, her leaving was of Him; imagining her waiting for me in heaven doesn't give me anxiety disorder. But I digress. I love Tonex as I do all people, but that doesn't mean I have to love everything he does. I hate sin just as God does. Continued prayer for the souls under his watch...
It is because it's a dead thing. Only if you act from your spirit self can you have life and "take it". See above as to why the churches are misleading many people but it's okay. Even they and all of us will go to the afterlife of joy and happiness. The Bible is wrong, written by men and for controlling an out of control population. Twisted by religions and translator, both not knowing and knowingly.
My thing is... a large percentage of men in churches are living this type of lifestyle. I agree that he shouldn’t be in a ministerial position, however, don’t judge him bc he’s being truthful instead of hiding it like most of your pastors, musicians, decons etc.🤷🏾♂️
Larry Reid interview with Lexi brought me here. Lexi told it just as this video appears. She tried to redirect Tonex to squash the rumors but he stood 10 toes down wanting to express that he is same gender loving.
Thank you lexi for this, we need to speak more on this topic and To our Brother Tonex we love you and let God contnue useing you.Stay true to who you are !!!!!!!!!!
8 Years ago. Y'all STILL judging folks past lives. LET IT GO. People change and evolve. Before you JUDGE him remember only God knows the heart. He knew it 8 YEARS AGO. God knows 8 years later. Just cause you know a little word doesn't mean your name has Judge in front of it. How bout you KNOW the mercy and Grace of God. How about you LEARN God's Love.
Even he acknowledges a couple times (4:50 where he says a "seed was planted, " 0:25 in Part 3 where he refers to "gay sin") that such a lifestyle is undesirable, and I'm compelled to rebuke what appear to be sinful strongholds/generational curses within his family, especially considering the history of molestation and how hard he took the deaths of his loved ones (whether it be a lack of understanding on his part or otherwise). A truly saved soul going on to glory is a cause for celebration...
AMEN. I've been thru many deaths in my family back to back as well as the molestations, incest,etc. Prayer really does change things. What''s worse, the attitudes in the black religious community makes it harder for men to reach out for help.
Now this is what I don't understand. Why did he get married knowing he was gay and why would he consider marrying again 5:41 "to the right person?" I am not judging his sexuality and I love his music. He is obviously comfortable being gay and that is his prerogative. But if you know you are gay, why marry a heterosexual woman? I don't think his ex-wife would have married him if she knew he was gay. There is no other way to look at that other than, that was deceptive and that was very selfish and self-serving on his part. He did not think about or consider his ex-wife and her feelings. Very talented man though.
Under the circumstances he was in marrying a women is understandable. He probably thought he would turn straight or was just hiding his was gay. It's actually not that rare that gay men get married with women.
Betsy I didn't hear him elaborate on the details of their divorce.. other than to say it was not due to infidelity. It's really not our business... stop offending yourself.
When I ask that I be forgiven if I've sinned unawares, that covers speeding and red lights (and quite frankly, often folks--myself included--don't necessarily act on conviction immediately, even if they receive it immediately). Again, this is where grace comes in. Even if we knowingly and repeatedly sin, as soon as we're willing to confess and repent, He's ready to embrace us with open arms.
I'm just disappointed in women who have a voice but use it to destroy and hate! And for what? That man is talented and he has helped many people spreading gods message of love and peace! Bad Lexi bad !
Love that he made her feel uncomfortable in asking him about his sexuality just as much as she made him feel uncomfortable bombarding with these questions, you can tell he was not at all prepared.
I love the fact that he told the truth! This man is on a journey and the conductor of the vehicle is the Lord. The Prodical Son went on a journey oh yes He also some things. Truth is God still loves him and Still has a plan for his life.
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Jesus said, how can you point out the sawdust in your brother's eye while you have a plank in your own eye. Basically, don't be quick to point out other people's shortcomings and faults when you have your own that are just as bad. I just wanna say even if you are a man/woman of God or a pastor or preacher, let God judge him. He has the only real say. Peace and Love :)
Thank you! I had been raised understanding who God was so when I was in that lifestyle I knew it wasn't right but like most of us we want to do what we want and not what God wants! One day a woman I used to date called me out of the blue, by this time I had moved on and didn't have that desire to date women. So she called and asked me to marry her!!!!
(9:01) People should not be so caught up with who I like to sleep with, was much as I'm practicing safe sex..... Forget people GOD is caught up with who you sleep with, whether or not you use a condom or not it's still wrong, the condom just saves "your" life....
Thank you I know it might get lost in all this mess but when its all said and done Tonex and only Tonex has to answer to GOD. We as "SAINTS" have to continue to pray for his soul cause his soul is in jepordy. And pray that he comes to the realisation of what the word of God says and come out of this mess
The devil wants us to keep quiet about his evil deeds. The molestations opened the doors for other demons to enter in, so ultimately, it was not Tonex's choice, it was Satan's choice for Tonex's life and there was no one around him to help him get delivered before it grew into something bigger. Jesus, help everyone who wants and needs deliverance.
Tonex is just enjoying the grace of God now,he knows the truth but the devil is confusing his mind.He has been hiding his sin all along and suffering because of it.Now that he has confessed openly and secretly asking God for forgiveness.His process of deliverance has began.He'll be a reference point and testimony to Gods saving power.I am praying for him.
Shame on my girl Lexi, she had no tact and was very crass in her line of questioning. Asking him has he seen a psychiatrist, does he sleep with men etc. Very unprofessional and low key nice nasty. Her interviewing style is slightly worse than Wendy Williams. Heartless, judgmental and no compassion for the interviewee.
Just here for an update. Lexi most recently did an interview with Larry Reid and based on what she said, I FULLY understand what this interview was about. BEFORE this interview she and Tonex had a conversation of how to "get him back" into music and continue to make his money. Tonex went off the script (with the homosexuality) which was a shock to Lexi. She wasn't expecting that from him
I’m here after watching her interview with Larry Reid and I don’t agree with this assessment. I think that she was very careful with her questions. He eluded to being gay way before she asked the question. And it took him too long (and he beat around the bush) in answering the question. I believe her side of the story.
Maybe we didn't watch the same interview. Tonex didn't have to answer any of the questions Lexi asked. Tonex willingly admitted that he liked having sex more with men than women. Anyone who comes to be interviewed has an agenda. The agenda was for Tonex to answer the questions regarding his recent behavior regarding his make-up, his hair, his wardrobe, all which mirrored a woman. Tonex knew the purpose of the interview. Tonex chose to answer the question. Tonex chose to admit he was attracted more to men than women. We love to act like Adam from the Bible and blame other people for choices we make. Whether Tonex admitted his sexual preference or not, God knows, and God will not violate his laws regarding Tonex's lifestyle, so Tonex can deceive his people and make a paycheck.
I have to respect Tonex's honesty, especially since there are a number of people who will sooner lie about themselves than admit to what they like. However, the judging should stop as the Bible (Matthew 7:1) advised us not to. If anyone has a problem with how Tonex is living, then do what you can do: pray that he receives guidance towards the path that is right for him.
and continuing, I love the brotha still, and will continue to pray that the Lord will work on him and prick his heart to change. There are a lot of issues that he and anyone else has had to deal with in their lives to get them to a dark place in their lives. Who are we to judge and autimatically shout "hell" to a person? No, continue to pray for him and love him as God would, and ask that his heart will turn before it is too late. that's my opinion
All these people living in glass houses in these comments 😄. Some of y'all with 4 kids by 4 different men/women and y'all have the nerve to bash this brother. Smh.
MissRonekelove,Do u know how much this has helped me?When they get on here and bash God, and me it takes a toul on a body.Jesus said that if Satan was divided against himself his kingdom would'nt stand.That is what happens her when they get together they stick like glue.This is the reason their minds are not swayed,to the left or to the right.Thank u a weight has been lifted,I will be encouraged.David said I will encourage myself,You stay blessed also.
Sorry people. I'm a fan of Tonex, but he was deceptive. That's what the church is mad about. And rightfully so and they will get over it. Te fact is the Church has to step up their game and help the LGTB Community. Most homosexuals have been molested and being molested at a very young age does twist your mind. Sigmund Frued already explained the roots of homosexuality. Come on CHURCH GET WITH IT AND CATCH UP!
dcmp2firm.vpweb.com/ ...... I do my own research and actually can have a word in this. I also allow friends... gay friends.... to opening ly share their experiences in and their world, thus the reason I do not treat them like a people group. So while I do not practice heterosexuality some do. And its the same with homosexuality. Some do and some don't, but then that's get into being by which same sex folk do not agree with. So really I think we are playing on two different grade level. By all means, be in first grade on the issue, but don't get mad at me cause I'm in college. hint hint
Cause i do not have time to do what you should ahve done for yourself. You have to do your own research and have your own experiences.... I working right now, but I hat e things in my feed LOL So i'm responding
You could have said that instead of being a jerk about it. And you dare condescend me as if I'm juvenil...I understand if you don't want to argue the definition of words, but don't invalidate my opinions when you don't even know me, saying my understanding of a topic is "in the first grade". And no one's forcing you to go through replies at work, not to mention you can "mute" comment threads, so I'm not sure why you're using that justification.
I mean, do we "practice" heterosexuality? Do we "practice" our desires like we "practice" law or "practice" medicine? I guess it all comes down to how an individual feels about the term. In a talk with some fellow college students, some of them were indifferent to or likened to the term "lifestyle", because lots of people already say LGBT+ folks are into a "lifestyle", although it it often used in an anti-LGBT manner. I believe Tonéx/B. Slade was very honest in this interview. Confessing that you're not straight isn't something to be done lightly, especially with all the flack he got from the church community.
The argument of practice is weak....... Again ahile I do believe in living your truth and being honest about whatever you feel, he wasn't. Then to come back and try to tellt he church how they should feel based on his own confusion is wrong. Homosexual is not what I'm talking about but he does not answer her.
Sorry for the lengthy analysis, but if you make it to the last sentence, good for you. She asked him if he struggled with homosexuality. I wish he would've been more direct with his answer, but I think he's trying to say that he only wants to be married to the right person, a person who believes in him as a man and an artist.. She asked him if him being attracted to men"under control". I myself am perplexed with how that question phrased. How exactly can you control attraction? You can control how you express it, but how do you control how you FEEL? Is she implying that he's some kind of insatiable sex machine with men? That is one point of the interview the interviewer was out of line. i wouldn't say the "practice" argument is weak, just like arguments about other controversial issues aren't weak. It's just something never-ending that won't be resolved in the comment section of all places. She asked him if he sleeps with men. That is another weirdly-phrased question. If he were to say, "Yes, I sleep with men," it would have sounded like he has sex with guys on a constant basis. Being gay doesn't necessarily mean you have sex left and right. If a man's single and hetero he doesn't necessarily "sleep with women". He could be saving himself for a partner, a marriage, or hooking up on the regular. That isn't something automatically determined by one's sexual orientation. So, in the end, another strike against the interviewer. She asks if he's dating and who he considers dating and if homosexuality is a thing of the past for him. He takes on the latter question, and basically says we got to be true to ourselves. Not sure if it's a straightforward answer, but it is what is. Ultimately, if fault is to be had on any sides, it should be both. The interviewer asked some poorly-worded questions that had some offensive implications. I don't know where the "confusion" is supposed to coming in--definitely the woman's part, for sure, because she obviously doesn't have the best understanding of how homosexuality works.
It's no problem, but where do we go from here. I simply disagree! Now what.... should we continue to go back and forth. What is it your would want to come out of this?
Dana Carter I just wanted to clear the definition of practice, then you said that Tonex wasn't answering questions, so I disagreed and said my piece. Now, I could be reading resources I politely asked for in your other comment, but all you sent me was a link to a public policy firm that has 0% to do with homosexuality at all.
jesus preached love and acceptance of others. praying for this man to be other than he is is no difference than hating him. jesus would not ask him to change or lie.
I must say that I appreciate TONEX for his honmesty. I dont agree with his meliefs, but I appreciate the fact that he can be transparent, which is so "lacking: in the body of Christ.
I don't get how people still follow this guy after coming out?? in the last days even the chosen will perish!!! but in the end he will have to deal with God and he will judge him!!
David K. Courtney Sr. - people like you, and the OP are brainwashed, evil, ignorant, oblivious, and regressive just like the "bible" that is man made. You hear, see, and read only what you want.
+Tanya Lake, Sorry Tanya but you have no clue what I know, what I've been through, or what God showed me, I have a testamony, and that's where you can't say anything. Thanks, bye.
I agree with him. I'm gay and I understand what he's saying. He's dancing around her questions when he should have been more straightforward, but as a singer and lover of God, I can't say he was wrong. He has beliefs similar to my own. Go LEXI. U have a new subscriber!!!
He wasn't dancing around her questions at all. He was VERY straightforward if you REALLY listen to his responses. Besides, she was way out of line, out of order and out of place. The original intent of this interview when scheduled was to promote album not get into his personal life. He very clearly explains this in a more recent interview. And yes, I know your comment was from 12 years ago.
Proghog,This is more truth than what tonya has said.I'm proud to hear this.The only thing that I can say is that when I tell u about God and Jesus the choice is up to u wheather u want Him in yr life or not.Jesus said choose ye this day whom you will serve.If u choose Jesus u may not feel like anything happened and then u may.But when u come to Him u come by faith,not by sight or feelings.U make that step by saying I might fall down 7 times but I will get up again.Go to a Holy Ghost filled churc
The Larry Reid interview with Lexi brought me back here. After watching it, this interview lined up with what her truth is.
She did great even tho he went off script. You can tell when she said, “what are you doing man?” She was trying to steer the conversation back so he could back track but nope, he was tired and wanted to tell it all. I honestly felt they agreed to do this interview for damage control but the B. Slade spirit took over Tonex and he outted his ownself. He saw all the negative comments, the backlash & then he wanted to blame Lexi.
Same. I came just to check it out. She was being very fair and very even with him, giving him space to speak his own truth. And he did just that
Same here
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Me too
Yep!
I love him so much. I wish he would come back. I pray for him more than any other gospel artist. His gift is so real & he battles so many demons. He was so transparent with his song "Make Me Over" to this day it's still one of my favorite songs.
moni23me he will. We just have to pray. God is bigger than any gender issue or anxiety issue.
Awww you said it! Now I gotta pull out his CDs to find that song! Thank you TONEX!
Yes...that is still one of my favorite songs...I'm not even a Christian but that song moves me
First time I ever heard Tonex's side of the story. I appreciate his honesty. Makes a difference. I will continue to hold him up in prayer and believe God for his restoration. He has a powerful anointing and the devil will not keep a grip on him.
In watching this, I sincerely wish I could just hug him, and tell him, how much God Loves Him.
I absolutely respect this man for this interview. Honesty is a beautiful thing. Thank you for this.
4:30 I have to defend Lexi because Tonex is the on who brought up the topic. She just rode the wave. She did nothing wrong. And I'm a Huge Tonex fan by the way
I don't know how long but he will come back.. God loves him.
I got so much respect for this dude as a musician and as a Brother
A lot of ppl in this lifestyle WERE MOLESTED at an earlier age. Once that line is crossed there's no going back especially for those who lean in their own understanding and their strength. Ppl do not ever get comfortable leaving ur kids with anyone untill ur absolutely convinced in ur soul about their character. Women often get into relationships dating several men who comes into their homes, there are a lot of sick individuals who come into ur household and desecrate ur kids male or female sometimes all ur kids! Choose ur spouses very wisely protect ur offspring.
Amen to that my friend! I was once a hypocite teaching sunday skool. The word convicted me and made me aware of it and kno ive died to that desire of the flesh. We have to be doers of the word and not just hearers! GLory be to GOd!
not struggled wasn't a struggle LMFAOOO YES TONEX !!!! I Love him and he's blunt honesty
Some fellow students and I, as well as kids from a nearby school, watched a document called The New Black last night, and THAT part of the interview was featured. Everyone, including me, was laughing their butts off. He was so straight-faced it was too much. 😂
+DC, MK, & FlyLo *documentary
What confuses me is that fact that he said he was molested as a child by a male friend of the family , yet he says that it didn't impact his sexuality ??? .
@@GMANKOOL23 he knows it impact it he just didn't want to admit it.
@@GMANKOOL23 what’s so confusing, you think that your sexual orientation can be altered because you’re molested as a child? Why should it?
coming out from a homosexual lifstyle myself I had thoughts just like Tonex, but after searching the scripture for myself and seeing what God said in his word I knew I had to come out of it. Now I tell people God is still working on dealing with me. And I to prayed the prayer "Lord take this from me" now will he...thats for him to do but I know but I have to be like paul "His grace is Sufficant"
It's a thorn in my flesh too and I choose to let God deal with it and I focus on relying on him. Most Christians think of homosexuality as demons but it's more of a stronghold which you constantly have to cast down, it would be easier if it was a demonic thing you would cast it out and it's done. But this is a forever struggle and that's it.
Sadly, God is not the one talking in the Bible, not really and not fully, if at all. It's men trying to control others and trying to keep the human race from killing itself and from not giving us offspring. It's okay. You don't need to "come out of a homosexual lifestyle". God loves you no more or less than straight men and for the woman below, then straight women. God does not hate us. YOU and I and everyone IS already worthy. Sin is another construct to keep us controlled and under their thumbs. God is not going to take anything from you. He does not take. You are like that because that is what you want and you created and God thinks it is fantastic.
@@MóTee1 It is forever because it is one of the reasons you came to Earth in a physical body, to experience the contrasts and differences and in love. It's not forever forever because when you pass from your body to the spirit that you once were and will be again, all that will be an experience that either you took part in or let die or go because of others' bad influences on your path. It IS your path and the man Charles C above you to be gay and enjoy it and be happy. It is what you created and what you planned before you came into these bodies and you planned it with God and strong spiritual advisors as well as close spirit family members. To deny that is to deny your plan, Either way, it's all okay. You can fail a mission, fail an expansion and God will not punish, God does not punish. You are already worthy of him/her (Yes, him/her as God had Eve inside Adam and thus in God's image, God is both aspects, male and female). I feel bad for you and for Charles C. God will not take away any thing you feel, want or desire. If you and Charles C act from your spirit self, you will understand this, Instead you allow others to dictate your walk from an outdated, old book that's been mistranslated and used and abused and edited. Books of the Bible have been eliminated too and parts that deal with reincarnation. Bless your walk, bless you. Don't be brainwashed by these churches.
@@charlesmento5968 for a while I was able to convince myself of that lie after I left the church. But now, I can't pretend I don't know the truth. The Spirit of Truth leads us into all truth, and Jesus is the Truth. He is worthy of all my effort and time, when no one else could save me from the darkness I was in, He did.
No one can convince me to betray him now, He is the King of kings and Lord of lords, my personal Redeemer. You see, once your eyes open to the spiritual warfare which we are all part of knowingly or unknowingly, you choose to be on the side of the Victor. The Word of God is not a novel or history book, when you read it with an unveiled heart you receive life from His Spirit, the encrypted scripture begins to open up to you. I was lifeless man, oh man I needed life breathed into me, and God through different encounters gave me a reason to want to live.
I can never allow myself to forget why I took a sober decision to consecrate my life to Jesus and His will for me. I am sold on Him all the way through.
I pray God locates you and looks upon you with eyes of mercy may you experience His abundant grace in this lifetime.😇🙏🏽
@@charlesmento5968 you sound a lot like a student of Abraham Hicks.
"Before I formed you in the belly I knew you; and before you came forth out of the womb I consecrated you, and I ordained you a prophet to the nations." Jeremiah 1:5
I decided nothing with the King of the universe, I never needed to advise my Creator about my own design. I'm made in His image not my own image, I'm no original, I'm simply created to be a copy of Him on earth. Only the devil, the goat will have us chasing after everything to find our "true selves" outside of God, it's not new he did this in Eden and has never stopped. Just because you feel like a tree doesn't mean you are one. We have been programmed in this generation to live from the soul instead of living from the spirit man THROUGH our souls. Which is a very limiting belief by the way because life in the spirit is much more abundant and real and meaningful.
So no, I don't subscribe to any woke teaching like that of Esther Hicks and them. I tried it, it was cute for a while but I quickly woke up to what is real. I'm not seeking anything my itching ears want to hear, I'm not seeking to be encouraged to live a sinful life to please myself, I have done so most of my years anyways, I know it has no good reward. I'm seeking to see what side of God I am here to reveal and express, I am excited to become that manifested blueprint version he talks about in Jeremiah 1:5 man I want to meet that person he had in mind before satan hijacked His project (me). I am interested in no other knowledge than to know Him and the power of His resurrection.
So you can call me whatever and think I'm deceived or whatever. But I know whom I believe in and whom I belong to. The God of the universe, The father of all spirits is my inheritance and I am His. And that is more than enough for me to go to sleep smiling because I am totally smitten!
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I gotta set the record straight.I have been married to my wife for 43 years my brother has been with the same man for 40 years ,he took on two neglected children in 1971 because ther mother was a drug user and could not take care of them,we came up in a blessed house hold with a beautiful black mother and an itallian dad who worked for the movie studio in the 50s and 60s and was bringing in over 200 grand a year at that time, My brother and I have always been blessed since day one!!!
I DON’T CARE WHO THIS MAN SLEEP WITH, I HAVE SO MUCH RESPECT FOR TONEX, MAKE ME OVER IS NOT ONLY HIS TESTIMONY BUT ITS OUR TESTIMONY AND THE WAY HE EXECUTED THAT SONG LETS ME KNOW HOW IN TUNED TO GOD HE IS. I SAW HIM IN PERSON AND HE TOOK THAT CHURCH OFF ITS FOUNDATION WITH HIS VOCALS MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS HIM AND KEEP HIM COVERED IN THE BLOOD OF JESUS 🙏🏽
I have always been a huge fan of Tonex. Now I am an even bigger fan. Good for you brother. Live your life, serve God, ignore the haters (aka "Christians") and keep making good music.
Jeeeesus!! I so love TONEX! God BLESS you Son! You're such a gifted young man!
Dude is was a simple question. Do you sleep with men? Yes I prefer to sleep with men. That's all he had to say. He went from Korea to Iceland in order to get on a bus to Detroit to answer that question😂😂.
xfiler2013 😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂 I'ma have to use that one day!
xfiler2013 lol he was being petty he said i don't sleep with men he was saying like i don't sleep with multiple guys at the same time but he does sleep with a man (a man meaning one a night😂 that's what he meant i don't know how people didn't get that this interview was shady i would of been petty to
EXACTLY.
He wasn't trying to lose his congregation at the time (as comical as that may sound) , and the fact that Lexi baited him to get that type of answer , proves how vindictive and nasty she was .
Bravo Tonex! Very eloquently said...... just a note for everyone else, judge not for there is only One true judge! Tonex has a new fan in me!
I love love love that the Saints are upset with this man for being honest. So accustomed to lying and being lied to that the truth is upsetting!
conscut come on
People are not upset with honesty.
I thank you for your honesty and this is your road to travel, as for me I wouldn't want to travel the road you are on because my road is just as bumpy but with different issues, you are still my brother, you are still a child of the most high and you are still a part of God's perfect plan. As for me I will not judge you, because I can't and no one else should either! I pray that all is well and God keeps you safe my brother, God first in all that we say and do! God bless you !
i was molested by the organ player in my church in the choir room, when i was 12yrs; and for a long time i didnt knw what i was. but God delivered me, but that doesnt mean use it as cruch. my advise for this dude is seek God more. Get right with him spiritually then make music..cause right now ur sendin the wrong message to the body of Christ.
He sounds like he needs more help
Yes, God is the answer for all things.. I have gone thorough hell but .. people deal with things differently
William Williams Praise God bruh
patricia gaines ..I'm sorry for just now getting back ms. gains..we all have a story about how life can throw curve ball...WillTellULater is my facebook page..God bless
I have such a story sometimes I wonder how I'm sain
Wonderful words!!!! Finally someone who actually says the RIGHT thing about him...been going back and fourth with people about it and they all want to cast judgement. He needs prayer and not us to judge we are all sinner saved by grace. GOD BLESS You!
(7:58) There's nothing liberating ( free spirit) about sin......... you're free to be bound
"like piano" I LOVE IT!!!
Hello Lexi! I saw you on the Word Network years ago amd from time to time I watch your video's, but last week I saw you on LRL's video and I laughed so much & I also learned alot, because you are so funny and skillfully wise with your craft. Blessings to you!
wow this is the realist interview i've seen from a gospel artist ever..... Thumbs up....
Exactly when you stop reading the word of God stuff like this happens to you getting all confuse that's why it's important to always stay in the word.
I am really apreciative and grateful for your deep spiritual honesty, Tonex. Your truly reflect spiritual freedom...from all the dogma and programmed way of thinking that we have saddled ourselves with. I would not say I envy you... You truly inspire me . I am so grateful that you had to go through your life experiences and interpret this with such depth. God truly bless you!!! Really!
Man, he's had a tough life...I truly feel for him due to all the loss he's experienced and the things he has gone through.
But he's dead wrong. While it is better to tell the truth than to lie, I don't applaud his honesty anymore than I applaud the Taliban for being honest when they blow someone up...
His life is out in the open, so he's a testimony that we ALL need prayer. Help him Jesus...
Tonex you are such an inspiration to the World... God is and will be the only to judge us, no matter if i we are LGBT or Straight!!!! God Bless man i will continue to pray for your strength in being "inclusive"!!!!
I miss his music!
You know it truly amazes me at the truth we as a people choose to focus on. If you notice there have been more than TWO TIMES the number of views for this clip where he discusses his sexuality versus the first and third clips. Let's take a moment to understand this man's whole truth and not focus on the "juicy story".
Tonex....I got a tremendous amount of respect for your truth man. God Bless.
Talk about being truthful, he needs to start being truthful with himself. This guy is confused....Lord have mercy! lol You're in my prayers Tonex
For my question to you whoever you are are you in his head are you even in his shoes and his pants in his underwear know you are not
No he really and truly isn't.
It's the word of sets you free. His word. Praying for this man. We have to work out salvation everyday with the word.
Did he just say my aunt knocked on my door in my home in Los Angeles but I wasnt there I was in LA!?
Shae G. He may be talking about Louisiana?
He said she knocked on my door in Los Angeles cause I wasn’t home I was in LA. He was in an hotel room he said the hotel security came up because they thought they were fighting when his father died.
I said the same thing😂
Lol yup that's what he said
Yes that’s what he said that didn’t make sense!
Mind you, I can sympathize with feelings of loss after the death of a loved one; my mother just passed, but the Lord has kept me at peace and revealed to me that He's delivered her from suffering. In other words, her leaving was of Him; imagining her waiting for me in heaven doesn't give me anxiety disorder. But I digress.
I love Tonex as I do all people, but that doesn't mean I have to love everything he does. I hate sin just as God does.
Continued prayer for the souls under his watch...
Great post. A lot of Christians like to read off scriptures but can't take it when someone reads it back to them.
It is because it's a dead thing. Only if you act from your spirit self can you have life and "take it". See above as to why the churches are misleading many people but it's okay. Even they and all of us will go to the afterlife of joy and happiness. The Bible is wrong, written by men and for controlling an out of control population. Twisted by religions and translator, both not knowing and knowingly.
Both are very talented. Bless both.
My thing is... a large percentage of men in churches are living this type of lifestyle. I agree that he shouldn’t be in a ministerial position, however, don’t judge him bc he’s being truthful instead of hiding it like most of your pastors, musicians, decons etc.🤷🏾♂️
nothing wrong with him being honest but it's the fact he is preaching and singing gospel.
Larry Reid interview with Lexi brought me here. Lexi told it just as this video appears. She tried to redirect Tonex to squash the rumors but he stood 10 toes down wanting to express that he is same gender loving.
Wow....Bold!!! How can one conduct an interview and ask about his bedroom adventures?! That ain't nobody's business but his & God's.
He opened the door
God bless you Tonex, I love you which is nothing compared to the love OUR FATHER has for you!
This reminds me of the Diane Sawyer/Whitney interview playing cat and mouse you can see he's still hurting and angry
thank you, thank you, thank you, for Tonex and I praise God for you.
Lexi is REAL, "you're making this real hard for me and you know where I going....what are you doin, man?"
Thank you lexi for this, we need to speak more on this topic and To our Brother Tonex we love you and let God contnue useing you.Stay true to who you are !!!!!!!!!!
he wore her out when he said "not struggled. it wasn't a struggle. yeah"
Kudos to Tonex for moving further away from the hatred and hypocrisy that define and permeate these cults and their covenants.
Congratulations!
"Do you practice... homosexuality?"
"Practice... like piano?"
God takes us through something to show us how real he is... Why we are prying into his life, we should be Praying for him...
He's a double speaker, and tries to spoil people with vain philosophy.
I miss Tonex music😊❤
8 Years ago. Y'all STILL judging folks past lives. LET IT GO. People change and evolve. Before you JUDGE him remember only God knows the heart. He knew it 8 YEARS AGO. God knows 8 years later. Just cause you know a little word doesn't mean your name has Judge in front of it. How bout you KNOW the mercy and Grace of God. How about you LEARN God's Love.
+Latrell Hutson interview was aired before this was put on UA-cam.
***** It's been 8 years: he came out before he did this interview.
Even he acknowledges a couple times (4:50 where he says a "seed was planted, " 0:25 in Part 3 where he refers to "gay sin") that such a lifestyle is undesirable, and I'm compelled to rebuke what appear to be sinful strongholds/generational curses within his family, especially considering the history of molestation and how hard he took the deaths of his loved ones (whether it be a lack of understanding on his part or otherwise). A truly saved soul going on to glory is a cause for celebration...
He is letting traditional church folk have it! Wow!!!
AMEN. I've been thru many deaths in my family back to back as well as the molestations, incest,etc. Prayer really does change things. What''s worse, the attitudes in the black religious community makes it harder for men to reach out for help.
Now this is what I don't understand. Why did he get married knowing he was gay and why would he consider marrying again 5:41 "to the right person?" I am not judging his sexuality and I love his music. He is obviously comfortable being gay and that is his prerogative. But if you know you are gay, why marry a heterosexual woman? I don't think his ex-wife would have married him if she knew he was gay. There is no other way to look at that other than, that was deceptive and that was very selfish and self-serving on his part. He did not think about or consider his ex-wife and her feelings. Very talented man though.
Under the circumstances he was in marrying a women is understandable. He probably thought he would turn straight or was just hiding his was gay. It's actually not that rare that gay men get married with women.
+non yo business that's not fair to her though
Thomas Hester I agree, but it's reality unfortunately
Betsy I didn't hear him elaborate on the details of their divorce.. other than to say it was not due to infidelity. It's really not our business... stop offending yourself.
When I ask that I be forgiven if I've sinned unawares, that covers speeding and red lights (and quite frankly, often folks--myself included--don't necessarily act on conviction immediately, even if they receive it immediately). Again, this is where grace comes in. Even if we knowingly and repeatedly sin, as soon as we're willing to confess and repent, He's ready to embrace us with open arms.
How did Lexi get a show? She doesn't know how to interview projecting her raw negative energy of the black gay man into her questioning.
Exactly! She's incredibly biased. I love this man. Open and honest, he's speaking his truth.
Hammerton32 Right I bet her makeup artist is gay!
I'm just disappointed in women who have a voice but use it to destroy and hate! And for what? That man is talented and he has helped many people spreading gods message of love and peace! Bad Lexi bad !
I agree! She was trying to read this man in a bad way.
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Love that he made her feel uncomfortable in asking him about his sexuality just as much as she made him feel uncomfortable bombarding with these questions, you can tell he was not at all prepared.
Go watch the Larry Reid interview with Lexi
TONEX IS REAL
I love the fact that he told the truth! This man is on a journey and the conductor of the vehicle is the Lord. The Prodical Son went on a journey oh yes He also some things. Truth is God still loves him and Still has a plan for his life.
Jesus said, how can you point out the sawdust in your brother's eye while you have a plank in your own eye. Basically, don't be quick to point out other people's shortcomings and faults when you have your own that are just as bad. I just wanna say even if you are a man/woman of God or a pastor or preacher, let God judge him. He has the only real say. Peace and Love :)
Thank you! I had been raised understanding who God was so when I was in that lifestyle I knew it wasn't right but like most of us we want to do what we want and not what God wants! One day a woman I used to date called me out of the blue, by this time I had moved on and didn't have that desire to date women. So she called and asked me to marry her!!!!
And you did? And you love her more than men?
(9:01) People should not be so caught up with who I like to sleep with, was much as I'm practicing safe sex..... Forget people GOD is caught up with who you sleep with, whether or not you use a condom or not it's still wrong, the condom just saves "your" life....
Thank you I know it might get lost in all this mess but when its all said and done Tonex and only Tonex has to answer to GOD. We as "SAINTS" have to continue to pray for his soul cause his soul is in jepordy. And pray that he comes to the realisation of what the word of God says and come out of this mess
The devil wants us to keep quiet about his evil deeds. The molestations opened the doors for other demons to enter in, so ultimately, it was not Tonex's choice, it was Satan's choice for Tonex's life and there was no one around him to help him get delivered before it grew into something bigger. Jesus, help everyone who wants and needs deliverance.
😐 this comment is beyond ignorant
I'm in total agreement with you on this cause we all have somethings that we need deliverance from
The spirit in him is seeking emotional validation instead of righteousness. We ALL understand falling into sin but he seems to have settled there.
I UNDERSTAND Anxiety! And she's not good at interviewing. I cannot believe she didn't know what anxiety was. I love you TONEX!
She is so gangsta with her questions in this interview
Tonex is just enjoying the grace of God now,he knows the truth but the devil is confusing his mind.He has been hiding his sin all along and suffering because of it.Now that he has confessed openly and secretly asking God for forgiveness.His process of deliverance has began.He'll be a reference point and testimony to Gods saving power.I am praying for him.
Shame on my girl Lexi, she had no tact and was very crass in her line of questioning. Asking him has he seen a psychiatrist, does he sleep with men etc. Very unprofessional and low key nice nasty. Her interviewing style is slightly worse than Wendy Williams. Heartless, judgmental and no compassion for the interviewee.
Agree! She acts like a prosecutor instead of a host. He’s there to promote an album.
Just here for an update. Lexi most recently did an interview with Larry Reid and based on what she said, I FULLY understand what this interview was about. BEFORE this interview she and Tonex had a conversation of how to "get him back" into music and continue to make his money. Tonex went off the script (with the homosexuality) which was a shock to Lexi. She wasn't expecting that from him
I’m here after watching her interview with Larry Reid and I don’t agree with this assessment. I think that she was very careful with her questions. He eluded to being gay way before she asked the question. And it took him too long (and he beat around the bush) in answering the question. I believe her side of the story.
Maybe we didn't watch the same interview. Tonex didn't have to answer any of the questions Lexi asked. Tonex willingly admitted that he liked having sex more with men than women. Anyone who comes to be interviewed has an agenda. The agenda was for Tonex to answer the questions regarding his recent behavior regarding his make-up, his hair, his wardrobe, all which mirrored a woman. Tonex knew the purpose of the interview. Tonex chose to answer the question. Tonex chose to admit he was attracted more to men than women. We love to act like Adam from the Bible and blame other people for choices we make. Whether Tonex admitted his sexual preference or not, God knows, and God will not violate his laws regarding Tonex's lifestyle, so Tonex can deceive his people and make a paycheck.
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valid point....he did dance a lot around the question regarding his perference
He is so DECEIVED. The devil is always on his game. DESTRUCTION
Michelle Cousins bitch shut up.
Simply Court exactly🤣
agreed he is deceived. sad
I have to respect Tonex's honesty, especially since there are a number of people who will sooner lie about themselves than admit to what they like. However, the judging should stop as the Bible (Matthew 7:1) advised us not to. If anyone has a problem with how Tonex is living, then do what you can do: pray that he receives guidance towards the path that is right for him.
He handles her very well tho
and continuing, I love the brotha still, and will continue to pray that the Lord will work on him and prick his heart to change. There are a lot of issues that he and anyone else has had to deal with in their lives to get them to a dark place in their lives. Who are we to judge and autimatically shout "hell" to a person? No, continue to pray for him and love him as God would, and ask that his heart will turn before it is too late. that's my opinion
All these people living in glass houses in these comments 😄. Some of y'all with 4 kids by 4 different men/women and y'all have the nerve to bash this brother. Smh.
He is now free. Amen
Wow, this dude is all screwed up and so very, very confused. He needs some serious prayer...
MissRonekelove,Do u know how much this has helped me?When they get on here and bash God, and me it takes a toul on a body.Jesus said that if Satan was divided against himself his kingdom would'nt stand.That is what happens her when they get together they stick like glue.This is the reason their minds are not swayed,to the left or to the right.Thank u a weight has been lifted,I will be encouraged.David said I will encourage myself,You stay blessed also.
Sorry people. I'm a fan of Tonex, but he was deceptive. That's what the church is mad about. And rightfully so and they will get over it. Te fact is the Church has to step up their game and help the LGTB Community. Most homosexuals have been molested and being molested at a very young age does twist your mind. Sigmund Frued already explained the roots of homosexuality. Come on CHURCH GET WITH IT AND CATCH UP!
Seeing some very sweeping generalizations here. Please cite. reputable sources.
dcmp2firm.vpweb.com/ ...... I do my own research and actually can have a word in this. I also allow friends... gay friends.... to opening ly share their experiences in and their world, thus the reason I do not treat them like a people group. So while I do not practice heterosexuality some do. And its the same with homosexuality. Some do and some don't, but then that's get into being by which same sex folk do not agree with. So really I think we are playing on two different grade level. By all means, be in first grade on the issue, but don't get mad at me cause I'm in college. hint hint
I would argue what you said, except you didn't even send me a relevant link like I asked. Are you taking me for a joke?
Cause i do not have time to do what you should ahve done for yourself. You have to do your own research and have your own experiences.... I working right now, but I hat e things in my feed LOL So i'm responding
You could have said that instead of being a jerk about it. And you dare condescend me as if I'm juvenil...I understand if you don't want to argue the definition of words, but don't invalidate my opinions when you don't even know me, saying my understanding of a topic is "in the first grade".
And no one's forcing you to go through replies at work, not to mention you can "mute" comment threads, so I'm not sure why you're using that justification.
OMG! Tonex, I respect you so much more. God loves us no matter what. I don't care what everyone else says.
He's really confused andhe's not being honest in the interview. It's either yes or no I'm practicing homosexuality.
I mean, do we "practice" heterosexuality? Do we "practice" our desires like we "practice" law or "practice" medicine?
I guess it all comes down to how an individual feels about the term. In a talk with some fellow college students, some of them were indifferent to or likened to the term "lifestyle", because lots of people already say LGBT+ folks are into a "lifestyle", although it it often used in an anti-LGBT manner.
I believe Tonéx/B. Slade was very honest in this interview. Confessing that you're not straight isn't something to be done lightly, especially with all the flack he got from the church community.
The argument of practice is weak....... Again ahile I do believe in living your truth and being honest about whatever you feel, he wasn't. Then to come back and try to tellt he church how they should feel based on his own confusion is wrong. Homosexual is not what I'm talking about but he does not answer her.
Sorry for the lengthy analysis, but if you make it to the last sentence, good for you.
She asked him if he struggled with homosexuality. I wish he would've been more direct with his answer, but I think he's trying to say that he only wants to be married to the right person, a person who believes in him as a man and an artist..
She asked him if him being attracted to men"under control". I myself am perplexed with how that question phrased. How exactly can you control attraction? You can control how you express it, but how do you control how you FEEL? Is she implying that he's some kind of insatiable sex machine with men? That is one point of the interview the interviewer was out of line.
i wouldn't say the "practice" argument is weak, just like arguments about other controversial issues aren't weak. It's just something never-ending that won't be resolved in the comment section of all places.
She asked him if he sleeps with men. That is another weirdly-phrased question. If he were to say, "Yes, I sleep with men," it would have sounded like he has sex with guys on a constant basis. Being gay doesn't necessarily mean you have sex left and right. If a man's single and hetero he doesn't necessarily "sleep with women". He could be saving himself for a partner, a marriage, or hooking up on the regular. That isn't something automatically determined by one's sexual orientation. So, in the end, another strike against the interviewer.
She asks if he's dating and who he considers dating and if homosexuality is a thing of the past for him. He takes on the latter question, and basically says we got to be true to ourselves. Not sure if it's a straightforward answer, but it is what is.
Ultimately, if fault is to be had on any sides, it should be both. The interviewer asked some poorly-worded questions that had some offensive implications. I don't know where the "confusion" is supposed to coming in--definitely the woman's part, for sure, because she obviously doesn't have the best understanding of how homosexuality works.
It's no problem, but where do we go from here. I simply disagree! Now what.... should we continue to go back and forth. What is it your would want to come out of this?
Dana Carter I just wanted to clear the definition of practice, then you said that Tonex wasn't answering questions, so I disagreed and said my piece. Now, I could be reading resources I politely asked for in your other comment, but all you sent me was a link to a public policy firm that has 0% to do with homosexuality at all.
Question: Is that how succession goes? Does the successor has to be the preachers relative? Is that the way it happens in these churches?
FOR ALL YALL SAYING HE'S CONFUSED THE CHURCH DID IT..
Yeap
kevn4life
How???
Put your trust in Jesus not man. Man will always fail you.
I agree but when you are 3 and 6, your trust is in man
Yes they did he was molested in church by a man and these was church folks so yes the church did this to him!!
Yes and amen! ...let's keep the dialogue open.
jesus preached love and acceptance of others. praying for this man to be other than he is is no difference than hating him. jesus would not ask him to change or lie.
I must say that I appreciate TONEX for his honmesty. I dont agree with his meliefs, but I appreciate the fact that he can be transparent, which is so "lacking: in the body of Christ.
I don't get how people still follow this guy after coming out?? in the last days even the chosen will perish!!! but in the end he will have to deal with God and he will judge him!!
instead of talking about him pray for him! he a lost soul!
@ShekinahBreeze "it is more a declaration of rebellion that he will keep defying God". Wow what a powerful statement. Thanks for your comments
God make man for woman 😊😊not man and man or woman and woman 😡😡😡
Bitch
Hope Andro the word of God says so
Sophia, Amen!..
David K. Courtney Sr. - people like you, and the OP are brainwashed, evil, ignorant, oblivious, and regressive just like the "bible" that is man made.
You hear, see, and read only what you want.
+Tanya Lake, Sorry Tanya but you have no clue what I know, what I've been through, or what God showed me, I have a testamony, and that's where you can't say anything. Thanks, bye.
You took the word right out of my mouth!
What did u remove,it was hateful was'nt it?
God help this man, he needs you we all do
I agree with him. I'm gay and I understand what he's saying. He's dancing around her questions when he should have been more straightforward, but as a singer and lover of God, I can't say he was wrong. He has beliefs similar to my own. Go LEXI. U have a new subscriber!!!
He wasn't dancing around her questions at all. He was VERY straightforward if you REALLY listen to his responses. Besides, she was way out of line, out of order and out of place. The original intent of this interview when scheduled was to promote album not get into his personal life. He very clearly explains this in a more recent interview. And yes, I know your comment was from 12 years ago.
Proghog,This is more truth than what tonya has said.I'm proud to hear this.The only thing that I can say is that when I tell u about God and Jesus the choice is up to u wheather u want Him in yr life or not.Jesus said choose ye this day whom you will serve.If u choose Jesus u may not feel like anything happened and then u may.But when u come to Him u come by faith,not by sight or feelings.U make that step by saying I might fall down 7 times but I will get up again.Go to a Holy Ghost filled churc
Your so Right!!!! Yes Say It !!!
"Enlightenment begins with acceptance, without judgment of "what is"