Davis Mallory, known for his appearances on MTV's "The Challenge" and "The Real World: Denver," has recently shared a significant personal update: he no longer identifies as gay. This announcement marks a notable shift from his previous openness about his sexuality, a topic he's discussed publicly for many years.

Mallory, who gained fame on "The Challenge," previously competed in seasons like "The Inferno 3," "The Duel II," and "Rivals." His visibility on these shows made him a recognizable figure in the reality television landscape. Before this recent announcement, Mallory had been candid about his identity as a gay man, even sharing his coming-out story in a detailed Facebook post in 2018.

In that 2018 post, Mallory reflected on his journey, stating, "I knew I was gay since I was 15." He also shared how his sexuality influenced his career choices, particularly in music. "I grew up singing in my church choir, and I witnessed other straight members of this choir excel in music careers. I didn’t pursue music because I didn’t see a place for myself as a gay artist," he explained.

The shift in Mallory's perspective is attributed to his religious beliefs. He now claims that "God pulled him out of the lifestyle of sin," leading him to believe he is no longer gay. This transformation has sparked considerable discussion and reaction online, with fans and observers alike expressing a range of opinions.

Mallory addressed the change in a recent online post, posing the question, "This morning’s revelation…let me know your thoughts?" He then elaborated on his newfound understanding, stating, "I feel like God gave me this vision that us being righteous and following the law is his perfect plan for us."

He further explained his perspective on sin, saying, "Sinning in any way is not his plan for us and is not us honoring his design for how he made us. He did not design us to sin, and when we live a life of sin, we are not just dishonoring God, but we are doing a disservice to ourselves and our character."

Mallory emphasized the importance of adhering to religious principles, drawing on historical examples. "Think of all the stories of the men and kings who pleased God, and honored his command and those who did not. We are still being judged under those same standards," he asserted.

He also touched upon the role of Jesus's sacrifice in his theological understanding. "Jesus’ sacrifice is so we do not have to make a blood sacrifice offering when we sin as he was the final offering, that’s what Jesus’s death is for," Mallory explained, highlighting the significance of faith and redemption in his current beliefs.

The reality television star further articulated, "Jesus's life was for new teachings and calling for new standards and calling for new standards and righteousness. Yes, when he dies his Holy Spirit dwells within us to guide us and to keep us Pure and also to comfort us and to give us words of wisdom and discernment of evil, but it was never in God's plan for us to sin, and it will never be our benefit to sin in any way."

Mallory concluded his statement by reaffirming the enduring call to righteousness. "Because we are still called to the same righteousness as before Jesus was here on earth. We are going to be judged by God by our righteousness," he stated, underscoring the importance of living a life aligned with his interpretation of divine law.

In response to Mallory's announcement, one fan directly inquired, "Do you still consider yourself gay?" Mallory responded with a question of his own: "What does it mean to be gay?"

The fan clarified, "Are you attracted to men? Do you sleep with men?" Mallory then replied, "Do I find men beautiful? Yes of course. Do I find women beautiful? Yes of course. We are created in God’s image and in His likeness. The beauty of creation gives glory to the Creator. I’ll ask you this. What do you believe the design of [sex] is for? What do you believe is sexually immoral behavior?"

Frustrated by what they perceived as evasiveness, the fan pressed further: "You’re dodging my question lol I asked two very specific questions after you asked me a very specific question. Are you sexually attracted to men? And do you have sex with men?"

Mallory then provided a direct answer, stating, "To answer your question directly then NO & NO." This response further solidified his stance on his changed identity.

Following this exchange, the fan inquired, "Interesting. I watched you on the real world when I was 21 and followed to a degree afterwards. Am I correct in assuming you participated in a conversion therapy of sorts?" Mallory clarified, "Not really. But God started giving me vivid dreams and healed me from trauma and showed me the spiritual warfare I was under."

Mallory also shared a video of himself performing his song "Baptized," where he discusses having "lived the gay lifestyle for 20 years." He explained that "He started speaking to me in my dreams" and that "every time I returned to sin I would have a nightmare." He further stated that God had "pulled him out of that lifestyle a year ago."

Reactions to Mallory's testimony have been largely supportive, with comments such as "Davis wow I love you you are such a pure soul! Son of God. Keep sharing your testimony you are anointed!" and "Wow, Davis! So powerful! So proud of you! Praise God!" reflecting the positive reception from some fans.

Mallory's journey reflects a deeply personal and complex experience, one that has resonated with many who follow his career. His decision to share this transformation publicly has sparked dialogue about identity, faith, and personal beliefs.

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