I was and am I guess brought up Catholic. My Father is Catholic and my mom is not. I was put in a catholic school because the schooling was better, it was the only school close to my house and my parents choose that school. When I was 6 or 7 the priest went to my parents and said that if I was not Catholic I would be kicked out of the school. Even though to this day I can still name people who weren't catholic at the school. So I was MADE catholic. I do believe in a God, but I question a lot of things I was taught. Not saying they aren't true just that I questioned them. I was frowned upon for questioning them. I guess were supposed to just believe and shut up. Once a month we were forced to go to a school mass and we'd also once in a while have to go to confession. I did it and shut up. I always wondered about confession we'd go tell a priest our sins and he'd tell us to say a certain amount of Hail Marys or Our Fathers. Whenever I said a whole list of sins I'd only get a few prayers if I said hardly any sins I'd get a whole whack. Why??
To this day I don't know what I believe, and for that I'd be kicked out of my religion I guess. Why can't I think for myself?? If my child came to me and told me they were gay I would yes be shocked, but I wouldn't condemn them, tell them they were a sinner and make them feel like crap. I would accept it and move on. Is it really that big a deal? I don't think I could ever be gay, but who says I'm right and they are wrong. Everyone can live their life to the fullest the way THEY choose and I'll live mine the way I choose.

edit: Wanted to add I have no harsh feelings towards anyone for anything they choose to believe.