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In this episode I speak about the challenge for gay men to forgive homophobia in their lives, be it from individuals, family, and society at large.

The topic for the episode was inspired by a discussion of models of forgiveness in Raymond L. Rigolisoso\u2019s book, \u201cGay Men and The New Way Forward\u201d and this coaching group (which I\u2019m a part of), \u201cGay Men of Wisdom\u201d.

http://www.gaymenofwisdom.org

I discuss the meaning and origins of the word, forgiveness, and what it means to me on a personal level (including how I\u2019ve experienced homophobia and what I do and don\u2019t forgive). I dive into how we could define forgiveness with respect to homophobia to contribute to the betterment of society.

I look at where forgiveness as a distinct gay male gift originates and how that knowledge could shape future generations.

With forgiveness we do not condone homophobia. Instead we seek to confront it with compassion and dialogue. When we can come from that place it demonstrates to others the level of self-worth we have for ourselves.

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