I think it's just as likely that he's being sincere. I don't know what's in his head though, so I guess I can't really tell.
I think this is what was referred to when the article mentioned 'restrictive labels' or something along those lines. What does "really gay" mean? Can you even ever accurately define a thing like sexual desire? It brings to mind a certain Subnormality comic, I'll try and hunt it down and link it.It's possible that, like how his old boss said, that he never really was gay in the first place.
No need, I have read the comic you are referring to. I probably worded it incorrectly in the first place to be honest. The point that I was trying to get across was that he might have had a desire in a particular person (Which is most likely because of the long time relationship with his boyfriend) and by doing that he became a part of a culture that he didn't believe in. It's even evidenced in his outspoken-ness for the cause. The enthusiasm is directly related to the belief in the cause. Since he was trying to convince himself that he was a part of it, he tried harder than those who were actually a part of it. This also is shown by his change in beliefs. His tenaciousness is unchanged, it's just the idea that he is trying to convince him self of is what's changed. He's still as outspoken as ever, but for a different idea. Much like the writer of the article, I am not phased by his life style change, I am disturbed by his anger towards the group that he once defended.
I don't think he came across as angry so much as he came across as having a ton of baggage. Which makes a lot of sense, all things considered. He changed his stance on a HUGE amount of his life, and was dealing with how his old life saw the change. It's never fun to feel like you aren't supported by those you once called friends, and that's probably how this bloke feels. Figuring out where your faith fits in with the rest of your life (or vica-versa, I guess) is an extremely difficult task that every Christian, heck, every religious individual, has to come to terms with. This guy is new in his faith, and he's already dealing with all of the baggage that comes with it. It's understandable if he's a bit standoffish, he'll grow.
I'm pretty sure I know the one you're talking about, the one with all the monsters? (That narrows it down, go me -_-) And to be honest, I think it's pretty easy for an individual to define something they do as gay. To an outsider it may not be so simple, but the individual in question has a perspective the outsider doesn't, as well as direct, accurate knowledge as to his or her own motivation and thoughts. I think sometimes we as people complicate things needlessly in our efforts to find out how everything works.
I think it's just as likely that he's being sincere. I don't know what's in his head though, so I guess I can't really tell.
This is key. Taking everyone at their word until they prove we shouldn't would a huge step towards a more peaceful society, in my opinion.