Jun 13 2021 11:00 AM | Updated as of Jun 13 2021 11:39 AM"American Idol" star David Archuleta on Sunday (in Manila) came out as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, saying one can be queer and still believe in God.Archuleta detailed his struggle with his sexuality and faith, despite being uncomfortable sharing it, in a lengthy note posted on his Twitter and Instagram accounts.
June is Pride Month. "You can be part of the LGBTQIA+ community and still believe in God and His gospel plan," said Archuleta, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. "I've tried for almost 20 years to try and change myself until I realized God made me how I am for a purpose.