June 18, 2012

Following is the full text of the Exodus International June 18, 2012 Press Release:

Exodus International Releases New Policy Statement On the Criminalization of Homosexuality
Ministry responds to Christian Music Artist and Exodus Board Member, Dennis Jernigan’s Remarks in Kingston, Jamaica

Orlando, Fla—Exodus International, the oldest and largest Christian ministry dealing with homosexuality, released a new policy statement on the criminalization of homosexuality. While the ministry has long held this perspective, they felt compelled to release a written statement in light of Exodus Board Vice Chairman, Dennis Jernigan’s, comments to the media in Kingston, Jamaica. Exodus board member, Don Schmierer, experienced a similar collision with the media on a trip to Uganda in 2009. Read the rest of this entry →

May 16, 2012

Following is the full text of a May 16, 2012 PFOX News Release: – Montgomery County School Superintendent Joshua Starr Spewed Hateful Comments Against Former Homosexuals

Rockville, Md. – Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays (PFOX) has filed a sexual orientation discrimination complaint with the Montgomery County (Maryland) Board of Education against its School Superintendent Joshua Starr.

After PFOX distributed ex-gay flyers to high school students as part of the schools’ flyer distribution program for non-profit organizations, Superintendent Starr publicly denigrated PFOX and former homosexuals by calling the actions of PFOX “reprehensible and deplorable” and labeling the flyer’s sexual orientation content as “a really, really disgusting message.” Read the rest of this entry →

June 14, 2012

Excerpt from Christian Concern post “Christian GP found guilty of ‘malpractice’ for sharing his faith:” – “The General Medical Council’s Investigation Committee has today (14 June) reprimanded a Christian doctor for sharing his faith with a patient at the end of a private consultation. The GMC has ruled that his actions ‘did not meet the standards required of a doctor’. Dr Richard Scott has now been issued with a Warning which will remain on his record for five years.” Read the rest of this entry →

June 12, 2012

Parents and Friends of Ex-gays and Gays (PFOX) sent a letter to California Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi and the committee she chairs urging her committee to vote against SB 1172. Senate Bill 1172 would make it illegal for counselors and therapists to provide therapy for minors with unwanted same-sex attractions. PFOX pointed out the hypocrisy of the liberal thinking that asserts “children should be able to legally change their gender but not their sexual orientation.” The PFOX June 12, 2012 letter follows: Read the rest of this entry →

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.” Read the rest of this entry →

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. Read the rest of this entry →

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. Read the rest of this entry →

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. Read the rest of this entry →

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.” Read the rest of this entry →