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[–] [S] 20 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (7 children)

Totally understandable, just look at that god damn jaw 🥵

(Though he was most probably homophobic, judging from the times he lived in and the fact that he was a devout christian)

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  • [–] 31 points 1 year ago (5 children)

    Many historians believe it is likely but not certain that he was gay.

    He never married or publicly courted a lady, and he lived with his 'best friend' for much of his life. On the other hand, we have no private letters or diaries that support this, as we do for many other figures.

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  • [–] [S] 7 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

    Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Newton had stated that his chastity was a result of him attempting to emulate his biggest role model -- Jesus Christ. (Could've also been a safe excuse)

    It would be cool as hell if he was actually gay though.... I'll just imagine he was :P

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