Elton john: ``Jesus was gay''
``I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems. On the cross, he forgave the people who crucified him. Jesus wanted us to be loving and forgiving. I don't know what makes people so cruel. Try being a gay woman in the Middle East -- you're as good as dead.''
Pop star Ricky Martin came out of the closet as gay to the Advocate and via his website stating `` I am a fortunate homosexual man.''