January 27, 2012

The National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality has released a statement clarifying what it deems sexual orientation change. The statement appears to be in response to recent statements made by Alan Chambers of Exodus International.

Here are some excerpts from the statement: “First and foremost, it is important to recognize that how change is conceptualized has vast implications for our thinking about change. Some of the more ardent proponents and opponents of homosexual sexual orientation change may view change in strictly categorical terms, where change is an all-or-nothing experience. Proponents and opponents with this view differ only in the direction of their desired outcome. Proponents of change understood in categorical terms may view a homosexual sexual orientation as a lifestyle choice that merely needs to be renounced. Opponents who take this viewpoint, on the other hand, may conceive of sexual orientation as essentially hard wired and simply not modifiable. NARTH does not support either of these perspectives.” Read the rest of this entry →

January 9, 2012

Alan Chambers, president of Exodus International, was a participant in a panel discussion organized by the Gay Christian Network a couple of days ago. It has been reported that he said, “The majority of people that I have met, and I would say the majority meaning 99.9% of them have not experienced a change in their orientation or have gotten to a place where they could say that they could never be tempted or are not tempted in some way or experience some level of same-sex attraction. I think there is a gender issue there; there are some women who have challenged me and said that my orientation or my attractions have changed completely. Those have been few and far between. The vast majority of people that I know will experience some level of same-sex attraction.” Read the rest of this entry →

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December 31, 2011

Regina Griggs from Parents and Friends of Gays and Ex-Gays along with Dr. Joseph Nicolosi of the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality were two of ten individuals called the top-ten pro-family champions by Abiding Truth Ministries.

“I rate these groups and individuals based upon my own subjective ‘Courage Index,’” explained Scott Lively, director of the group. “In my estimation, the following groups/individuals have the most of it and have risked the most in defense of biblical truth on the issue of homosexuality.” Read the rest of this entry →

December 28, 2011

A coalition of over 150 Orthodox rabbis, respected mental health professionals, community leaders, and others from across America and several foreign countries have released the “Declaration on the Torah Approach to Homosexuality.” The declaration is a response to what the signers call “a major public campaign to gain acceptance for homosexuality.” Below are two excerpts from the declaration.

“The Torah makes a clear statement that homosexuality is not an acceptable lifestyle or a genuine identity by severely prohibiting its conduct. Read the rest of this entry →

December 26, 2011

Excerpts from the PFOX Newsletter: – “PFOX started the year off in February by hosting an exhibit booth at the popular and heavily attended CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) in Washington D.C. PFOX was one of only two social conservative organizations present at CPAC. GoProud, a Republican homosexual activist group, also exhibited, so we were able to answer many questions from attendees curious about what GoProud was saying about homosexuality. Without PFOX, conservatives from across the country would have received a one-sided message about homosexual behavior.” Read the rest of this entry →

December 12, 2011

Excerpt from the interview in the Charisma News: – “Jeff Buchanan, executive vice president of Exodus International, an interdenominational Christian ministry that assists those who struggle with same-sex attraction, is more concerned about social persecution than acts of violence.”

“‘This is going to contribute to a social criminalization on this issue within Brazil. It’s going to separate those who may not necessarily be active, militant, gay community members, but may be struggling,’ Buchanan argues. Read the rest of this entry →

December 12, 2011

MassResistance has criticized the Boston Globe’s slant on the sex-change surgery story: “The Boston Globe portrays all this as not only normal, but as a ground-breaking, progressive, positive event which only ignorant, hateful, and backwards people would dare to criticize.” Read the rest of this entry →

December 9, 2011

Wayne Besen, the gay activist from Truth Wins Out (TWO) has threatened to sue ex-gay Greg Quinlan for damaging his reputation. Quinlan responded publicly with a Press Release from Parents and Friends of Ex-gays and Gays.

“Once I was able to stop laughing and realized that the letter wasn’t intended to be parody, I thought: Okay; Wayno wants a response to his list of comical demands? Here’s my formal response: Grow up. Read the rest of this entry →

December 7, 2011

BBCNews excerpt: – “The US has publicly declared it will fight discrimination against gays and lesbians abroad by using foreign aid and diplomacy to encourage reform. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told an audience of diplomats in Geneva: ‘Gay rights are human rights’. A memo from the Obama administration directs US government agencies to consider gay rights when making aid and asylum decisions.”

The full BBC News text can be found at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-16062937.
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