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July, 2012
July 18, 2012
By: Tom Coy
Category: Clinical Science, Gay Politics, Sexual Orientation Change Efforts
September 6, 2011
LifeSiteNews.com post: – “POZNAN, POLAND, September 6, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A conference on the treatment of homosexuality has been denied use of facilities at a medical school in Poland, after the school had initially given approval for the event. The decision by the Medical School (UM) Foundation not to host the September 16 Reparative Therapy Conference, featuring psychologist Dr. Joseph Nicolosi of the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH), followed front-page criticism of the conference by leading Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza.” (more…)
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July 18, 2012
By: Tom Coy
Category: Gay Politics
September 6, 2011
An article by Peter Baklinski reveals the political reason for the emphasis with which gay activists have pushed anti-bullying legislation. Here is a short excerpt: – “In the early 90’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered (GLBT) activists in Massachusetts sought to indoctrinate school children with homosexual values. GLBT activist Kevin Jennings, who was later appointed by President Obama as the assistant deputy secretary of the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools inside the Department of Education, masterminded the scheme of gay anti-bullying programs as a perfect inroad into the otherwise resistant classrooms of the nation.” (more…)
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July 18, 2012
By: Tom Coy
Category: Ex-gay News, Religious Perspective
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July 18, 2012
By: Tom Coy
Category: Clinical Science, Sexual Orientation Change Efforts
August 10, 2011
The National Association for the Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH) has published a summary excerpt of Dr. Neil Whitehead’s article “Homosexuality and Co-Morbidities: Research and Therapeutic Implications” from the Journal of Human Sexuality, 2.
Here is an excerpt from the excerpt: – “Although accusations of harm are often made regarding Sexual Orientation Change Efforts (SOCE), the American Psychological Association admits that the research to date does not support such claims (APA, 2009). (more…)
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July 18, 2012
By: Tom Coy
Category: Ex-gay News
August 2, 2011
Excerpt from Regina Griggs’ article in the Summer PFOX (Parents and Friends of Ex-gays and Gays) letter:
– “There are times when it becomes necessary to remove my PFOX hat and become just a mom. It’s not easy to shift gears and be a good listener, and not interject; it’s something I have to work at. (more…)
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July 18, 2012
By: Tom Coy
Category: Religious Perspective, Sexual Orientation Change Efforts
July, 19, 2011
Following is an excerpt from AlbertMohler.com: – “Virtually all of the secular professions that deal with sexual orientation are stalwartly opposed to reparative therapy, or to any attempt to change one’s pattern of sexual attraction. Indeed, these groups hold to an inflexible ideology that insists that there is absolutely nothing wrong with homosexuality. These groups include, for example, the American Psychological Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the National Association of Social Workers, among many others.” …
“Christians cannot avoid the debate over reparative therapy, nor can we enter the debate on secular terms. (more…)
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July 18, 2012
By: Tom Coy
Category: Ex-gay News
July 15, 2011
Excerpt from the Christian Post: – Mark Driscoll, the founding pastor of Seattle-based Mars Hill Church, “often posts his thoughts on the cultural news of the day through the use of social media. In a Facebook post on his page from this week that was later removed, Driscoll asked, ‘So, what story do you have about the most effeminate anatomically male worship leader you’ve ever personally witnessed?’”
“Jeff Buchanan, who is the executive vice president of Exodus International, said he is disappointed in Driscoll’s behavior. (more…)
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July 17, 2012
By: Tom Coy
Category: Ex-gay News, Gay Politics, Sexual Orientation Change Efforts
July 13, 2011
Excerpt from Greg Quinlan’s statement: “Why have gay activists instigated media attention over ex-gays and the husband of Presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann?
Apparently, Mr. Bachmann, who has a PhD in clinical psychology, operates several counseling centers which also offer services to homosexual clients seeking to overcome unwanted same-sex attractions. But because even one ex-gay proves that homosexual behavior is not innate or immutable, the gay lobby’s fear of their former members results in false claims and attacks aimed at preventing homosexuals from exercising their right to self-determination. They cannot bear to have even one homosexual leave homosexuality, hence their outrage at Dr. Bachmann.
I know because I am ex-gay myself. I suffer more harassment as a former homosexual than I ever did as an out and proud homosexual. (more…)
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July 17, 2012
By: Tom Coy
Category: Gay Politics
June 28, 2011
Excerpts from the MassResistance article: – “It was arguably the biggest sell-out in modern American political history. A group of ‘pro-family’ Republican Senators who already had the power to stop ‘gay marriage’ in New York decided to take the easy route, and simply stepped back and gave in to their opponents.” (more…)
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July 17, 2012
By: Tom Coy
Category: Gay Politics, Religious Perspective
June 17, 2011
Excerpt from Andrea’s blog: “Earlier this week I attended and spoke at the Core Issues conference in Belfast. The event explored issues surrounding homosexuality with a particular focus on reparative therapy, which helps those with unwanted feelings of same-sex attraction.” …
“My turn came to speak in the evening. A group of about 50 homosexual rights activists who had picketed the event were invited in to hear my talk. It wasn’t long before some of them voiced their disapproval and I had to quickly adapt my material in response to the chorus of jeers and heckles.” (more…)
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