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Saudi Gay Scene: 'Forbidden, but I can't Help It'

For Samir*, a 34-year-old gay man living in Saudi Arabia, each day is a denial. He lives in Mecca, the holiest city according to Islam, and is acutely aware of the stigma that surrounds his gay lifestyle. "I'm a Muslim. I know it's forbidden, but I can't help it," he tells ABC News, clearly conflicted. "I pray to God to help me be straight, just to avoid hell. But I know that I'm gay and I'm living as one, so I can't see a clear vision for the future." Samir, like many gay men in the Arab...Full Story
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