Blogwatch: Biological Factors in Sexual Orientation
Posted on October 30th, 2003 by Mike Airhart
Rich Blinne summarizes the findings of the recent study of sexual “identity” reported by Reuters. Read more »
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Filed under: Science
Ex-Gays Spell Out Planned Legal Threats
Posted on October 29th, 2003 by Mike Airhart
Here is the memo from ex-gay activist Arthur Goldberg announcing the ex-gay movement coalition’s detailed plan to sue schools, counselors, insurers, doctors, and organizations such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters if they act in ways contrary to ex-gay ideology. Read more »
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Filed under: Education/Youth, PFOX
Rembert Truluck on ‘Ex-Gay Wars’
Posted on October 29th, 2003 by Mike Airhart
Former Southern Baptist pastor and gay Christian speaker Rembert Truluck offers a positive review of Wayne Besen’s new book, Anything But Straight.
An XGW review of the book is forthcoming, probably within two weeks.
One can often count on Dr. Truluck to write about ex-gays with a tone of righteous indignation. Read more »
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Filed under: Books
Activist Dares Ex-Gays to Sue Schools
Posted on October 29th, 2003 by Mike Airhart
Gay activist Wayne Besen responds to a threat by an ex-gay political coalition to sue school districts that do not promote ex-gay claims, or that suggest homosexuality may have a biological component. Read more »
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Filed under: Critics, Education/Youth
Comments on Eviction From Pro-Ex-Gay School
Posted on October 29th, 2003 by Mike Airhart
Camassia points to worthwhile comments about the eviction of a gay Christian student from a pro-ex-gay school (XGW story).
Read the discussion at Joshua Claybourn’s blog. Read more »
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Filed under: Discrimination, Education/Youth
Ex-Gay Coalition Seeks One-Way Freedom
Posted on October 29th, 2003 by Mike Airhart
Cybercast News Service reports today that a political coalition representing numerous U.S. ex-gay organizations, including hundreds of local affiliate groups, “is developing a legal strategy to litigate on behalf of people who challenge the proposition that individuals are ‘born gay.’”
First, some background: The coalition web site claims to support “personal choice,” “right to know,” “tolerance,” […] Read more »
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Filed under: Discrimination, Scandals
How to Prevent Ex-Gays
Posted on October 29th, 2003 by Mike Airhart
Author and gay activist Wayne Besen, to Express Gay News, Oct. 6:
Besen concedes that the gay community is partly to blame for the ex-gay phenomenon. “Gays could be more supportive of their own,” Besen said. “Gay bars can be cruel places. They go to the gay bar one night and are treated terribly, and then […] Read more »
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Filed under: Books, Critics
Exgay Media Notes: Alleged Death Threats By Coral Ridge Speakers
Posted on October 29th, 2003 by Mike Airhart
Besen: Coral Ridge Gang Trying to ‘Reclaim the Dark Ages’
Express Gay News, Oct. 10
At an Oct. 10 rally hosted by a South Florida church, author and gay activist Wayne Besen protested the Rev. D. James Kennedy’s “Reclaiming America for Christ” conference, scheduled for Oct. 25 at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale. Kennedy’s conference […] Read more »
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Filed under: Christian Nationalists, Exodus
Media Notes: Ex-Gay Workshop, Oklahoma City
Posted on October 29th, 2003 by Mike Airhart
Online media coverage of the ex-gay “Love Won Out” conference in Oklahoma City, and related protests, seems to be sparse.
If you have seen articles published since the event occurred, please let XGW know. Thanks!
Pre-event coverage:
Op-ed by Wayne Besen at GayOKC.com:
“Love Won Out? The Selling of False Hope to Vulnerable People“ Read more »
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Filed under: Exodus, Focus on the Family/FRC
PFOX Ex-Gay Ads: History Repeats
Posted on October 28th, 2003 by Mike Airhart
Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays promotes job discrimination against homosexuals. A past webmaster promoted the killing of gay people and arson against gay-tolerant churches. PFOX-guided discussion boards periodically protest the availability of gay-tolerant messages in public venues, and encourage parents to believe their gay children are possessed by demons.
This month the organization renewed […] Read more »
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Filed under: Discrimination, Exgay Ads, PFOX