April 30, 2012

In an April 30, 2012 article in Townhall Dr. Michael Brown takes issue with several misrepresentations and lies created to discredit the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality. Specifically Brown responded to accusations from Ryan Lenz of the Southern Poverty Law Center and the gay activist Lenz quoted.

April 27, 2012

The National Association of Research and Therapy of Homosexuality is alarmed at a California legislative effort to ban reparative therapy. Here are the concluding paragraphs of the NARTH statement: – “The fact that this legislation is solely directed at SOCE should be a red flag suggesting that ideological and political motivations may motivate backers of this legislation as much as any concern for consumers derived from the relevant science. It appears that those opposed to the ethical and professional provision of SOCE, having been unable to impose their will on professional organizations and licensing boards, are now attempting an end around power grab through the legislative process. NARTH believes this effort, if successful, would set a dangerous precedence for the mental health professions, unjustly restrict client rights, and almost certainly invite legal action.” (more…)

April 21, 2012

Despite the pro-gay bias of the reporter ex-gay Mike Davidson’s testimony and opinions are not distorted in this interview. Here is an excerpt from the April 21, 2012 article in The Telegraph: – “I’m expecting a firebrand. What I get is a gently spoken, slightly stooping man with a South African accent, who lives in a neat detached house in the countryside south of Belfast. His wife, Lynore, brings coffee and chocolate biscuits. They have been married for 32 years, during which time he claims to have been turned away from homosexuality by a combination of counselling, prayer and psychotherapy. He also claims to be able to help others do the same. (more…)

April 18, 2012

The 2012 PFOX Spring Newsletter contains information on the battle with the Montgomery County Public Schools over a PFOX flyer. A copy of the flyer is included in the newsletter. Also, Regina Griggs reflects on her years at PFOX.

April 13, 2012

Excerpt from Christian Today post of April 13, 2012: – “London Mayor Boris Johnson yesterday blocked a bus advert suggesting that homosexuals could be cured.”

“The advert featured the slogan: ‘Not gay! Ex-gay, Post-gay and proud. Get over it!’” …

“Anglican Mainstream and the Core Issues Trust organised the advert in response to gay lobby group Stonewall’s advertising campaign in support of gay marriage.”

“‘Stonewall placed adverts on 1,000 buses we don’t think it’s unreasonable for us to come up with something that represents a very different point of view,’ Dr Davidson added.” (more…)

April 12, 2012

Here is an excerpt from Alan Chambers’ April newsletter: – “This year we have made an enormous effort to make sure our ministry to married folks and our promotion of married leaders doesn’t overshadow our ministry to those whom God has called to be faithfully celibate, whether for life or a season. Also, we never want to communicate, even indirectly, that the answer for people with SSA is marriage. While these things have often been at work in our hearts and minds, I have never shared this in a newsletter. (more…)

March 29, 2012

Excerpts from the March 29 PFOX Press Release: – “Since members of these gay affirming clubs agree to remain silent for the day, April 20 is the time to distribute ex-gay information without interference or harassment from any gay activist faculty or GSA clubs,” said Greg Quinlan, President of PFOX.

“PFOX is calling on students to distribute flyers promoting acceptance of ex-gays. (more…)

March 26, 2012

Past president of the American Psychological Association Dr. Nicolas Cummings reveals in a You Tube video that unbiased open research on homosexuality was never done after it was reclassified in the 1970s. Cummings stated that things became more political than science. The You Tube video can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2T70gUuU-Y&NR=1&feature=endscreen.

March 6, 2012

Peter Sprigg, board member of Parents and Friends of Ex-gays and Gays (PFOX), took the Washington Post to task for its statement “mainstream medical and mental-health associations say that homosexuality is innate.” The Washington Post statement was in an article about Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Joshua Starr rejection of a PFOX flier. Sprigg quoted the American Psychological Association (a pro-gay organization): “Although much research has examined the possible genetic, hormonal, developmental, social, and cultural influences on sexual orientation, no findings have emerged that permit scientists to conclude that sexual orientation is determined by any particular factor or factors.” (more…)

March 6, 2012

Excerpt from the National Association of Research and Therapy of Homosexuality article: – “Several clinical members of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), some of whom are also members of NARTH, have filed a formal ethical complaint against the Board of Directors of the San Francisco chapter of CAMFT.”

“The therapists have complained about the dissemination of biased and inaccurate statements about SOCE (Sexual Orientation Change Efforts) since the American Psychological Association’s publication of Appropriate Therapeutic Responses to Sexual Orientation (APA, 2009).” (more…)