May 4, 2014

The following excerpts are from the blog “Should ex-gay ministries get involved in politics?” by Robert Gollwitzer on the Homosexuals Anonymous website: “That question raised quite some concern among ex-gays even not so long ago. Some groups (like Homosexuals Anonymous) have completely abstained from taking an active part in politics, others have been out there from the beginning. So where are we now? Does it even matter? It does – very much so.”

“I don’t know if there ever was a time where it might have been understandable to focus only on being a “safe haven” for those seeking help in dealing with unwanted same-sex attraction. If there was, this time is over now. We simply cannot afford staying silent anymore and concentration on therapy, counseling or pastoral care.” …