Archive for the ‘Ex-gay News’
October 10, 2013
By: Tom Coy
Category: Ex-gay News, Gay Politics
September 25, 2013
The following excerpts are from Bob Unruh’s article “Undercover probe: Colleges suppress ex-‘gay’ info” on World Net Daily: “An undercover investigation conducted by Voice of the Voiceless, an advocacy group now promoting ‘Ex-Gay Awareness Month,’ is charging that many of Virginia’s state universities are promoting homosexuality – even though they are required to deliver accurate information that represents both sides of the issue.”
“The investigation was conducted by VoV over several weeks this month, and had two former homosexuals pose as graduate students seeking ‘anonymous counseling for unwanted homosexual feelings at university resource centers.’” (more…)
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October 10, 2013
By: Tom Coy
Category: Ex-gay News, Gay Politics
September 20, 2013
The following excerpts are from the article “Librarians confronted over ban on books” on the World Net Daily website: “Librarians across America are set to observe ‘Banned Books Week’ by highlighting titles that recently have faced censorship. But the librarians themselves this year are being accused of banning books. The claim comes from advocates for the community of ex-‘gays.’” (more…)
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October 10, 2013
By: Tom Coy
Category: Ex-gay News, Religious Perspective
September 19, 2013
The following excerpts are from Randy Thomas’ blog “Ask-It Basket: What Will You Do When I Don’t Live Up To Your Expectations?”: “Recently, I was disowned by a few conservative Christians because of my views about the finished work of Christ (in general), and how that applies to people who call themselves gay Christians. I affirmed that if a gay Christian professes that Jesus Christ is their Lord and Savior (and all of what that means) I believe they are truly saved. I don’t know the true condition of their heart just like they don’t know mine. If they say they are saved, and because I am only mortal, I simply assume they are telling the truth.”
“I have a different view of sexuality, and identity, than many who call themselves gay Christians. Because of that, I do not personally apply sexual identity labels as modifiers of my being a Christian. I do not pursue sexual activity with either gender. Along with that, I am not going to tell someone else how they should live their lives. (more…)
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October 10, 2013
By: Tom Coy
Category: Ex-gay News
September 19, 2013
The following PFOX press release “Ex-Gays Condemn American Library Association’s ‘Banned Books Week’- Ex-Gay Awareness Month Encourages Virtual Readout to Protest ALA’s Censorship” is reprinted in its entirety: Chicago, IL — In celebration of Ex-Gay Awareness Month, Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays (PFOX) and Voice of the Voiceless (VoV) are urging the American Library Association (ALA) to include ex-gay books as part of its “Banned Books Week,” September 22-28, when the ALA publicizes unpopular books censored by libraries and schools. ALA has refused to acknowledge the routine banning of ex-gay books in school and community libraries across the United States as a part of their efforts to end censorship. (more…)
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October 07, 2013
By: Tom Coy
Category: Ex-gay News
September 15, 2013
Excerpts from the World Net Daily article “Discrimination charges erupt against ‘gays,’” written by Gina Louden: … “The ex-gay community has begun to fight back with its declaration that September is Ex-Gay Pride Awareness Month. The advocacy group Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays, or PFOX, said it’s the first event to recognize the plight of former homosexuals.”
… ““Among the recent challenges to the rights of former homosexuals: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed a law outlawing therapy for children who wish to overcome unwanted same-sex attractions, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed California’s similar law and an entertainer was rejected because he is ‘ex-gay.’” …
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October 07, 2013
By: Tom Coy
Category: Ex-gay News, Gay Politics
September 12, 2013
The following PFOX press release “Does the ex-gay community need civil rights? – Ex-Gay Awareness Month designed to combat marginalization, discrimination” is reprinted in its entirety: The ex-gay community has designated each September as Ex-Gay Awareness Month. Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays (PFOX), a sponsor of the event, says bringing awareness to the ex-gay community in this way has become necessary because gay activists have changed their strategy from seeking equality for the 3.9 percent of LGBT Americans to silencing any of the 96.1 percent who disagree with their agenda. Among those being silenced are former homosexuals, whose voices PFOX says are routinely marginalized, maligned, and minimized in the media and public sector. (more…)
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October 02, 2013
By: Tom Coy
Category: Ex-gay News
September 3, 2013
The following PFOX press release “Why Does the Ex-Gay Community Need Civil Rights?” has been reprinted in its entirety: September Awareness Month Fights Marginalization and Discrimination – September marks the First Annual Ex-Gay Awareness Month. Some casual observers might ask: “Why does the ex-gay community need civil rights?” Because in their quest for cultural dominance, gay activists have changed their strategy from seeking equality for the 3.9 percent of LGBT Americans to silencing any of the 96.1 percent who disagree with their agenda. This includes former homosexuals, whose voices are routinely marginalized, maligned, and minimized in the media and public sector. (more…)
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October 02, 2013
By: Tom Coy
Category: Ex-gay News, Religious Perspective
August 30, 2013
Relevant Magazine has done a series of video interviews with Alan Chambers. Three videos feature three topics. The first video is titled “A Conversation About Exodus International;” the second “A Conversation About God’s Intent For Sexuality;” and the third “A Conversation About Alan’s Apology” to the gay community. Click Here to go to the Relevant Magazine video interviews.
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October 02, 2013
By: Tom Coy
Category: Ex-gay News
August 26, 2013
Following are excerpts from Christopher Doyle’s article “How Exodus International Should Apologize to the Ex-Gay Community” on the Voice of the Voiceless website: “Over the last couple of months, the Christian community has taken two giant steps back with the dissolution of Exodus International, previously the largest Christian ex-gay ministry in the world. Sadly, this has caused a great deal of damage.”
… “In preparation for their closure in late July, the leadership of Exodus embarked on a global apology tour. … While I believe the apologies are sincere are well-meaning, some of these statements, specifically their condemnation of the work of ex-gay leaders, both within and outside the Exodus International umbrella, are inappropriate and ill-advised. In short, while attempting to right some wrongs for members of the gay community they hurt, the Exodus leadership is “throwing the baby out with the bathwater” when it comes to ex-gays.” (more…)
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September 28, 2013
By: Tom Coy
Category: Ex-gay News, testimony
August 25, 2013
A new website “RAD report” has been created to refute an anti-ex-gay activist’s statement that ex-gays are as rare as dodo birds. RAD stands for “rare as dodos.” The website lets ex-gays post videos of their testimony. The anti-ex-gay activist, Wayne Besen, who continually has propagated the lie that ex-gays do not really exist is aware of the site, but unrepentant of his statement.
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