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During the years from 2005 to 2007, IRS records show Exodus designated over $1 million for “various education programs and publications that explain how to change sexual orientation…” This period begins several years into Alan Chambers’ tenure as Exodus President, and covers what might be called their pinnacle. While those of us who study Exodus [...]
Despite their rather up-beat press release (and more than a few blog headlines), The Superior Court for the District of Columbia handed Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays, Inc (PFOX) a defeat today. PFOX had asked for a review of an earlier decision by the DC Office of Human Rights (OHR) which has jurisdiction over cases [...]
Dr. Warren Throckmorton appears to have written an introduction to a series of arguments to counter those put forth by Scott Lively in his book, The Pink Swastika. Scott Lively has made a career of drawing parallels from Nazi Germany to modern homosexuality. He has gone around the world with the message that homosexuals were [...]
by Jack Drescher, MD A recent article in Scientific American by Thomas Maier has cast into doubt the veracity of a study published 30 years ago that purported to demonstrate that some people can change their homosexual orientation to a heterosexual one. The study in question was carried out by the most pre-eminent American sex [...]
Last week, the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) National Strategist for Gender Issues and Exodus speaker, Bob Stith, weighed in on Ray Boltz’ announcement that he has been gay all his life and that God created him that way. Ray Boltz is a celebrated contemporary Christian musician and his announcement prompted many in the ex-gay and [...]
Those who claim to speak for “American Values” would often have us believe that a core American value is discrimination against gay people. Increasingly, however, this “value” is becoming an anachronism. Another evidence that gay people are beginning to be recognized and valued as a part of the American family is a new poll from [...]
“Its statements routinely outrage gay-rights activists. But two commentaries posted online in recent months by members of NARTH’s scientific advisory committee have raised concerns among its closest allies as well.” –Stephanie Simon, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer, October 15, 2006 It took a while, but what was first documented at XGW made it to the [...]
From Bush’s nomination speech: She led by example. She put in long hours of pro bono work. Harriet Miers has given generously of her time and talent by serving as a leader with more than a dozen community groups and charities, including the Young Women’s Christian Association, Childcare Dallas, Goodwill Industries, Exodus Ministries, Meals on [...]
The CDC has released a report today about sexuality in persons age 15 to 44. The information is based on a survey in 2002 of in-person, face-to-face interview with a national sample of 12,571 men and women. The process involved an interviewer but the sex related questions were entered into a laptop computer without telling [...]
American Medical Association position on reparative therapy and health care for the homosexual The AMA: opposes, the use of "reparative" or "conversion" therapy that is based upon the assumption that homosexuality per se is a mental disorder or based upon the a priori assumption that the patient should change his/her homosexual orientation. In other words, [...]
Cecilfirefox says:
I wish her the best!
Unlike mixed-orientation "marriages" this is a natural...
Anthony Venn-Brown (@gayambassador) says:
love your work Mike
Michael Bussee says:
OWN has decided to release one hour of the exchange between...
Dave Rattigan says:
More to the point, the proponents of orientation change are going...
bill johnson says:
The problem is that these ex-gay groups aren't about only giving...