My Story and the Truth About Pride Month

I used to celebrate Pride Month. Back in the ’90s, I was right there—on the parade sidelines and in the clubs, fully immersed in the rainbow world. At the time, I thought it was empowering. But looking back now, through the lens of God’s Word, I see it for what it truly was: rebellion, confusion, and spiritual darkness wrapped in glitter and applause.

I remember the parades vividly—barely clothed men simulating sex acts on floats, topless women dancing for attention, the streets lined with people cheering it all on like it was some noble cause. The message wasn’t love. It was lust. The atmosphere wasn’t joyful. It was hypersexual, fueled by drugs, alcohol, and pride. After the parades, it was common to hook up with strangers, often under the influence, as if that kind of reckless behavior was somehow part of “liberation.” But deep down, I was empty—and ashamed.

Even though I no longer attend, I still see the footage today, and sadly, not much has changed. If anything, it’s worse. What used to be fringe behavior is now mainstream and even celebrated by corporations, government, and schools. And while the LGBTQ movement claims to be about inclusion and equality, Pride Month has become a loud, politicized display of moral confusion—where truth is silenced, and sin is paraded like a virtue.

Pride Is Still a Sin

There’s a reason the Bible speaks so strongly about pride. Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” Pride is at the root of rebellion—Satan’s rebellion, mankind’s rebellion, and the cultural rebellion we see today.

And let’s be clear: this isn’t about rights anymore. Gay individuals already have equal protection under the law. Pride Month isn’t about justice—it’s about justifying sin. It’s about demanding affirmation and silencing anyone who dares to speak biblical truth.

But God doesn’t celebrate sin. He calls us to repentance. And pride—especially spiritual pride that dares to redefine morality—is a path that leads away from Him, not toward Him.

The Rainbow Is God’s Symbol, Not Theirs

Let’s talk about the rainbow. The rainbow isn’t just colorful. It’s covenantal. In Genesis 9:13, God says, “I have set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth.” It was His promise to never again flood the world in judgment.

But now, that sacred symbol is used to promote the very rebellion that invites judgment. It’s not just cultural appropriation—it’s spiritual mockery.

Twisting a symbol of mercy into a flag of defiance is blasphemous. And Christians need to stop being afraid to say it.

Why the LGBTQ Movement Keeps Expanding

Today, it’s not just about being gay or lesbian—it’s about identities that change by the week. The trans agenda, drag shows for children, and radical gender theory in schools are all part of the same spiritual deception. And here’s something I believe deeply:

Once victim status was achieved for gays and lesbians, the movement needed a new frontier.

Enter: gender ideology. Why? Because being gay no longer shocks anyone. So now the goal is to blur all boundaries, erase biblical design, and make feelings the final authority. That’s not progress. That’s perversion.

Is “Love Is Love” Really Love?

We hear it all the time: “Love is love.” And I understand the appeal of that phrase—many people just want to be loved and accepted. I’ve felt that longing myself. But not all love is righteous, and not all affirmation is rooted in truth.

Biblically, love is patient and kind, but it also rejoices in the truth (1 Corinthians 13:6). That means true love doesn’t simply approve of everything—it cares enough to tell the truth, even when it’s hard.

Some of my friends in the gay community are kind, compassionate people. Many are even conservative or spiritual. I know they don’t see themselves as rebellious or harmful. But I also know firsthand what it’s like to follow your feelings rather than God’s design. And I’ve come to see that truth without love is harsh, but love without truth is hollow.

When Jesus met the woman caught in adultery in John 8, He didn’t shame her—but He didn’t affirm her sin either. He said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go, and sin no more.” That’s real love: grace and truth, side by side.

God Pulled Me Out

I’ve been there. I know the pain, the confusion, the shame, the counterfeit connections. But I also know the power of Christ to pull someone out of darkness and into light.

God didn’t leave me in that pit. He rescued me. And while I still have temptations and struggles like anyone else, I’ve found something far greater than momentary pleasure—I’ve found peace in Jesus.

And that’s what I want for every person who’s still in the LGBTQ lifestyle. Not condemnation. Freedom.

Why I Speak Out During Pride Month

Some may accuse me of hate. That’s expected when you speak against the spirit of the age. But I don’t write this out of hate. I write it because I care too much to stay silent.

If your house were on fire, I wouldn’t wave a flag and celebrate your lifestyle—I’d warn you and pull you out. That’s love.

In the gay world, everything revolves around sexuality. The bars, the restaurants, the doctors, the friend groups, even the vacation spots—it’s all tied to being gay. Your identity becomes your sexual preference. I know because that used to be me. But that’s not who I am anymore. My identity isn’t in my sexuality—it’s in Christ. I am a child of God. That’s where real peace and freedom begin.

The Church has been too quiet for too long, and the world has taken full advantage of our silence. It’s time to speak boldly, but with compassion. It’s time to take back the truth—and the rainbow.

Pride Month isn’t a celebration. It’s a counterfeit identity parade.
And I can’t sit quietly while people are led to believe that God affirms what He lovingly calls them to turn from.

There’s a better way. His name is Jesus.

Arch Kennedy
Bold, Unfiltered, and Unafraid