The Kirk’s leadership agreed to allow gay ministers who were ordained before May 2009 – when a temporary ban was imposed after the appointment of the Reverend Scott Rennie in Aberdeen – to put themselves forward to take over congregations if they chose to do so. The minister, who lives with his partner, was appointed as minister of Queen’s Cross Church, Aberdeen. His ordination was opposed by many in the church but his congregation voted overwhelmingly for him to become their minister.

However, a decision on whether to allow gay men and women to be ordained in the future will be delayed for two years until the report of a theological commission is received.

Kirk leaders said they believed gay ministers already ordained would not push for open recognition while the new theological commission is undertaken.

Rev Rennie’s appointment caused deep divisions between traditionalists and liberals. Research has found that one in five church members have said they will leave if out gay ministers are permitted. However, one in ten said they will leave if the ban continues.

“So many openly gay recording artists and entertainers like Melissa Etheridge, Ricky Martin, Elton John, Ellen DeGeneres, Lance Bass and many others have exemplified courage to come out as an effort to erase the stigma associated with being openly gay in the music & entertainment industry,” says Diedra Meredith, chairwoman and CEO of OUTMUSIC –The LARA.

When it comes to mainstream music, “artists are often persuaded to pretend to be straight to get the best opportunity,” said Diedra Meredith. Under her stage name, Deepa Soul, she herself was told “to essentially stay in the closet” when signing a recording contract.

Ray Boltz leads nominees with four nods, including album of the year for “True.” Deepa Soul, Jason Walker and Christine Martucci are scheduled to perform. The show will be broadcast on the Logo Network at a later date.

Chely Wright, a former country music star who’s to be honored at Monday’s awards show at Irving Plaza, announced last year that she was gay. Wright was ostracized; radio stations stop playing her songs, and she was made to feel like an outsider in the industry. Wright said it was as almost as if she didn’t exist.

Though she wasn’t thrown out of the Academy of Country Music or had any Country Music Television appearances canceled, she said “I haven’t gotten any invites, either.” Wright said she knew of the possible consequences when she came out but was still confused by the ordeal because she was the same performer who had enjoyed a successful career since 1994.

“It’s not like I was planning to write gayer songs after I came out,” she said.

At one time, Wright was one of country music’s darlings. She was romantically involved with country star Brad Paisley, whom she credits as one of her two main loves before coming out.

Immediately after her announcement, Wright says OUTMUSIC embraced her and made her feel like she was part of a community again. Now she’s touring in support of her 2010 release, “Lifted Off the Ground.”

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After losing their latest game Christian finds Nikko in the locker room.

Sean kisses his way down Adam’s torso and gets his pants off. Adam climbs on top, kissing every inch of Sean’s delicious torso.

Devon is 21-years old, he’s 5′ 10″ and weighs in at 175 lbs. He loves cars, rock climbing, gymnastics and he was on the high school swim team.

Aiden and Cain

It’s the matchup I’ve been waiting to see … In this corner, wearing nothing – Cain! And in this corner, also wearing nothing – Aiden!

The scars of your love remind me of us,
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all,
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless,
I can’t help feeling,

We could have had it all,
(You’re gonna wish you never had met me),
Rolling in the deep,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep),
You had my heart inside of your hand,
(You’re gonna wish you never had met me),
And you played it to the beat,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)