Singer-songwriter and former 'American Idol' contestant David Archuleta says he is a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. But he says that shouldn't mean he can't be a person of faith, too.
Singer-songwriter and former"American Idol" contestant David Archuleta says he is a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. But he says that shouldn't mean he can't be a person of faith, too.
In a lengthy Instagram post Saturday, Archuleta said he came out as gay to his family in 2014, but then had similar feelings for both genders, suggesting"a spectrum of bisexual." He added he doesn't"have too much sexual desires and urges as most people," noting"asexual" is a term referred to people who"don't experience sexual urges.
Archuleta, 30, said it's uncomfortable for him to share this personal aspect of his life, but he wanted to bring more awareness to people in a similar situation.He said people shouldn't have to choose between being LGBTQIA+ and believing in God.
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