May 15, 2013

The following article “Restoring Hope for Homosexuals” by Charlie Butts on the onenewsnow.com website has been reprinted in its entirety: A new Christian-based organization has now been birthed to help homosexuals leave the lifestyle. Anne Paulk, a spokesperson for the Restored Hope Network, lived the lesbian lifestyle until she found Christ 28 years ago. She tells OneNewsNow her group hopes to replace Exodus International — an organization that once had a biblical purpose but is now trying to please homosexual activists rather than Christ. According to Paulk, Exodus International has embraced an extreme theology related to grace.

“It was kind of an error in the thinking of once saved always saved, saying that a person need no longer confess or repent from their sin, particularly confess,” she explains. “So, it removes the cleansing power of 1 John 1:9, which says, ‘If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.'” (more…)

May 6, 2013

The following statement was an addendum to PFOX’s press release of May 6, 2013 and is reprinted in its entirety: “ (PFOX) condemns the fraudulent hearing held by the New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee to pass a bill that will ban therapy for minors who experience unwanted same-sex attractions while allowing gay affirming therapy to be practiced. The bill, co-sponsored by Sen. Barbara Buono, will prohibit licensed mental health professionals from helping minors with unwanted same-sex attractions.

During the three-hour hearing, gay activists and other proponents of the bill testified to a parade of horribles. One such man, who self-identifies as a woman, testified that he was “tortured” in a youth camp setting as a teenager. (more…)

May 6, 2013

PFOX Press Release May 6, 2013 in its entirety: ” TRENTON, NJ, MAY 6, 2013 – Citizens Against the Jerry Sandusky Victimization Act, also known as Senate Bill 2278, is announcing major developments today against the destructive legislation which threatens to further harm victims of sexual abuse from Pedophiles such as Jerry Sandusky.

On March 18, 2013 gay activists testified against sexual orientation change effort (SOCE) therapy for minors, using anecdotal evidence and position statements from mental health organizations, to outlaw its use in New Jersey. However, not one published study in peer-reviewed, scientific literature supported the claims made by such witnesses. (more…)

May 6, 2013

Beginning of the article “Opponents of gay ‘conversion therapy’ bill envoke Jerry Sandusky’s name” on nj.com. “TRENTON — In a move that outraged gay rights advocates, opponents of a bill to outlaw ‘conversion therapy’ intended to turn gay children straight today sought to associate the measure with a convicted child molester. They called the bill (S2278) the ‘Jerry Sandusky Victimization Act.’”

“Gregory Quinlan, director of government affairs for socially conservative New Jersey Family First, said at a Trenton press conference today sexual feelings towards the same sex can develop as a result of molestation. ‘We’d be denying the child the discovery of why they’re having those feelings, which is why we’re calling this the ‘Jerry Sandusky Victimization Act,’’ Quinlan, who describes himself as a former homosexual, said.”

May 2, 2013

The following excerpts are from the article “Former Ex-gay Spokesman John Paulk Apologizes Amid Divorce” on the Christianity Today website: “John Paulk, once a poster boy for the ex-gay movement, disappeared from the public eye after he left his role as chairman of Exodus International in 2003. Now, 10 years later, Paulk is back in the spotlight–but this time he’s apologizing for the reparative therapy he used to promote.”

“News broke when Paulk, who now works as a caterer in Portland, Oregon, told Proud Queer Monthly (PQ) that he no longer supports the ‘ex-gay movement or efforts to attempt to change [individuals’ sexual orientation].’ Paulk then issued a formal letter of apology (full text below), which revealed that he and his wife Anne Paulk, who describes herself as a former lesbian, are seeking a divorce. (more…)

May 1, 2013

The following article “Leslie Chambers Tackles Heterosexuality, Hyper-Grace, and Offers Hope” from the Exodus International website is reprinted in its entirely: “Have you ever wondered what people think of you? As my husband is Alan Chambers, the President of Exodus International, I have. At present, he is somewhat of a conundrum for a lot of people. There seems to be some confusion about who he is, what he is saying and what he stands for. Here it is in a nutshell: while he has repeatedly stated his biblically orthodox view of sexuality, he has also stated his belief that one particular sin is not somehow more offensive to God than another. As his wife, I have stayed out of most of the chaos, but there are a few things that I cannot be silent about any longer. So here it goes… (more…)

April 30, 2013

The following excerpts of Alan Chambers April 2013 letter “Living Our Faith, Sharing Our Lives” were taken from the Exodus International website: … “I have become unwilling to speak out against gay marriage personally and have decided with my leaders to keep Exodus International out of the policy discussion, as well. That fact has confused some of our supporters and friends and cost us financial support because people think we are caving in to pressure from gay activists. There have been people who have criticized my relationship with Christ and others who have placed bets on how long it will be before I ‘come out’ and leave my family. The sting of criticism is palpable. I am sad that Christianity, at least in America, has been boiled down to where one stands on the issue of homosexuality. The truth I live by, and the truth that has been a part of Exodus since its foundation, has not changed. How we choose to share that truth has.” (more…)

April 24, 2013

The following public statement by John Paulk is reprinted in its entirety from the Advocate’s website. The Advocate is a prominent gay media business: “For the better part of ten years, I was an advocate and spokesman for what’s known as the “ex-gay movement,” where we declared that sexual orientation could be changed through a close-knit relationship with God, intensive therapy and strong determination. At the time, I truly believed that it would happen. And while many things in my life did change as a Christian, my sexual orientation did not.

So in 2003, I left the public ministry and gave up my role as a spokesman for the “ex-gay movement.” I began a new journey. In the decade since, my beliefs have changed. Today, I do not consider myself “ex-gay” and I no longer support or promote the movement. (more…)

April 22, 2013

The following excerpts are from Randy Thomas’s article “John Paulk’s Shocking Secret” taken from Randy Thomas’s website: … “Then, last week, an article was published by PQ (Proud Queer) basically saying that John is on his way “back” to the gay community and questioning whether they should accept him. Some, a few … not all, activists act like the religious legalists they abhor by coming up with a laundry list basically stating that John can only be accepted if he does and acts exactly like they think he should. How weird is it that the church, rightfully in some cases, gets excoriated by these same folks for kicking people out into the street for not publicly espousing the right beliefs and acting the right way and then they turn around and do the same from a different set of rules?

Anyway, after reading the PQ article I messaged John a quick note once again sharing my heart for him and offering to help if I could. This resulted in a phone call and a great conversation. (more…)

April 19, 2013

PFOX recently published answers to five questions related to the ex-gay movement. The questions answered were: 1. Why should schools present ex-gay information?; 2. What are some of the discriminatory actions against former homosexuals?; 3. Why do gays hate ex-gays so much?; 4. I’m happy being gay, so why should gays change their sexual orientation?; and 5. What about gay teens and suicide that I’ve heard about?

Following is the answer to the fourth question: “Change is only for those with unwanted same-sex attractions. What makes you happy may not make someone else happy because we are all individuals. Please respect other people’s decisions for their lives. (more…)