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 29, 2012

Exodus International Press Release May 29, 2012:

National Christian Leader Speaks Out Against Conservative Organization Supporting Contemptuous Pastor

Orlando, FL — Exodus International, the world’s largest Christian ministry helping individuals and families struggling with same sex attraction, denounced the Family Research Council’s choice of pastor Ron Baity to receive its highest pro-family honor, the 2012 Watchman Award.

Baity is on record saying, “gays act worse than maggots,” will make society “more filthy,” and God had an “urban renewal plan for Sodom and Gomorrah.” Baity also compares gay and lesbian people to murderers and says gay marriage is America’s “death warrant.” Baity is founding pastor of Winston-Salem’s Berean Baptist Church and head of the pro-marriage organization, Return America. (more…)

May 23, 2012

Exodus International Press Release May 23, 2012:

Christian Group Transcends Political Debate to Help the Church Reach People with Same-Sex Attraction

Orlando, Fla. – The furor over same-sex marriage and homosexuality has not abated in recent days as commentators continue to speak about President Obama’s remarks, legislation to ban so called gay-to-straight therapy in California, and the fallout from North Carolina’s marriage vote.

Alan Chambers, president of the 36-year-old Exodus International said, “As usual, the spotlight is shining on the furthest extremes currently engaged in a public fight. I believe it’s time for all of us to focus on the people beyond the political debate.” (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…)

May 7, 2012

PFOX News Alert: – “Washington, D.C. – A federal judge has tossed out a lawsuit filed by homosexual activist Wayne Besen against Greg Quinlan and Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays (PFOX). Besen claimed that Quinlan, a former homosexual, had defamed him when Quinlan said that Besen had been fired from the Human Rights Campaign …” …

“Attorney Matt Barber, a PFOX board member, said ‘Filing frivolous lawsuits and abusing our judicial system seems to be a new tactic of radical homosexual activist pressure groups like Besen’s. They are desperate to silence the message of hope that there is freedom from unwanted same-sex attractions. (more…)

April 30, 2012

The TFP (Tradition, Family, Property) Student Action has produced a video of the harassment they have received by peacefully demonstrating for traditional marriage. Entitled “Attacked by Tolerance” the video documents the hateful and intolerant actions towards students demonstrating for traditional moral values on a Berkley campus and other sites in America. It is eye-opening the hate in people whose moral guideline is supposed to be tolerance. The video indirectly shows the level of hate many ex-gays have endured who go public.