July 15, 2012

Tom Usher has written an article pointing out how Dr. Nicoloi’s letter to Alan Chambers has been taken out of context. Usher includes Nicolosi’s letter in the article, which he claims is the original source of its posting. Following are some excerpts from Usher’s article on TheRealLiberalChurch website:

“Much is being made of Dr. Nicolosi writing to Alan Chambers that he, Dr. Nicolosi, has said that he can’t ‘cure’ anyone of same-sex attraction. That is not to say that Dr. Nicolosi is saying that he has never treated anyone the results of which have been to-date arriving and remaining where the client is no longer sexually aroused by those of the same sex.” (more…)

June 28, 2012

PFOX 2012 Summer Newsletter excerpt: – “A new study slated for the July issue of the journal Social Science Research claims to show significant differences in adverse outcomes among children raised by gay and lesbian parents when compared to children raised by both biological parents in a heterosexual-headed household.”

The study by Mark Regnerus of the University of Texas’s Department of Sociology and Population Research Center was funded by $785,000 in grants. PFOX was given an advance copy of the study. The full text of the PFOX review is in the PFOX 2012 Summer Newsletter.

June 11, 2012

Excerpt from Christian Concern post “GMC to hold secret proceedings against doctor for sharing his beliefs:” – “Dr. Richard Scott, who works at Bethesda Medical Centre in Margate, Kent, was first reported to the GMC [General Medical Counsel] in September 2010 for discussing his Christian faith with a patient at the end of a private consultation.”

“Following the complaint, Dr Scott, was threatened with an Official Warning by the GMC, a blemish on his 28 years’ service as a professional. As well as deciding to continue with the proceedings, the GMC has today also made the extraordinary decision that part of the case will be held in secret.”

June 1, 2012

Dr. Christopher Rosik has published his analysis of both Dr. Robert Spitzer’s motives and statements regarding his desire to retract his 2003 study that showed sexual orientation could be changed in varying degrees.

Here is and excerpt from Rosik’s article: – “It is hard to imagine the fall from professional grace that Spitzer took due to this study. In a very short period of time, his status within his profession changed from that of a heroic pioneer of gay rights to that of an unwitting mouthpiece for practitioners of SOCE [sexual orientation change efforts], whom many of his colleagues deem morally reprehensible. Before and after the study was published, Spitzer confirmed that he was getting a high volume of hate mail and anger directed at him (Spitzer, 2003b; Vonholdt, 2000). A decade of being hammered by your friends, colleagues, and the gay community that once revered you would surely take a toll on any of us.” (more…)

May 31, 2012

Following is the complete statement from NARTH: – California Senate Approves Counseling Ban

Sacramento, CA – In a tragic blow to parental rights the California Senate wednesday voted 23-13 basically along party lines in favor of a groundbreaking bill designed to prohibit counselors and therapists from telling young people it is possible to change same-sex attractions.

The bill has sparked outrage from individuals who have overcome unwanted same-sex feelings sparked by childhood sexual abuse. NARTH has sent a delegation to the state capital to speak, offer testimony, and lobby against the legislation. (more…)

May 30, 2012

Excerpt from the Pacific Justice Institute Press Release May 30, 2012: – “Senate Approves Controversial Counseling Ban”

“The California Senate today voted in favor of a groundbreaking bill designed to prohibit counselors and therapists from telling young people it is possible to change same-sex attractions.”

“The bill has sparked outrage from individuals who have overcome unwanted same-sex feelings sparked by childhood sexual abuse. It is also being opposed by Pacific Justice Institute, whose attorneys believe its blanket ban on certain types of counseling is unconstitutional. (more…)

May 23, 2012

Excerpts from Christian Concern article May 23, 2012: – “The British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) has this week informed a Christian counsellor that, following her appeal, she will still lose her senior accredited status, after she was tricked into provided counselling to a fake client who was secretly an undercover journalist.”

“However, the Appeal Panel reversed much of the original decision against the counsellor, Lesley Pilkington, and has now lessened the original sanctions against her.” … (more…)

May 15, 2012

Dr. Julie Hamilton argues in an article published on the NARTH website that misinformation on homosexuality abounds in the mental health profession. Here is an excerpt from her article: “It is clear that people are not simply born homosexual. It is also important to note that most people do not choose their attractions. Instead, homosexual attractions are most likely a complex combination of factors, just as is the case with any other developmental issue.” (more…)

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…)