ex-gay
Ministry accused of covert conversion therapy moves across from Adventist university
By Kathryn Post — February 23, 2024
(RNS) — Coming Out Ministries, which promotes freedom from the 'chains of homosexuality,' is setting up its headquarters across from Andrews University in the hopes of reaching students.
Abilene Christian University to revisit sexuality policy after ‘Holy Sexuality Week’
By Kathryn Post — December 13, 2023
(RNS) — Over 2,000 students, alumni and friends of the university signed a letter claiming the event included one-sided, exclusionary messages about LGBTQ people.
Alan Chambers: President Obama is right to try to end ex-gay therapy for minors (COMMENTARY)
By Alan Chambers — April 9, 2015
(RNS) I don’t want to see any more kids throw themselves off of a bridge or in front of a train because we as a society have told them they are less worthy because they are “different.”
Obama backs efforts to end ex-gay therapy for LGBT teens
By David Jackson — April 9, 2015
WASHINGTON — White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett writes that "we share your concern about its potentially devastating effects on the lives of transgender as well as gay, lesbian, bisexual, and queer youth."
Evangelical leader Russell Moore denounces ex-gay therapy
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 28, 2014
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) The Southern Baptist leader denounced the controversial idea that people who are gay or have same-sex attraction could become straight.
Gay, Christian and … celibate: The changing face of the homosexuality debate
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — August 4, 2014
(RNS) With "ex-gay" ministries falling out of favor -- even by their biggest proponents -- many Christians are encouraging gays and lesbians to adopt a life of celibacy instead, without ever trying to change their sexual orientation.
Conservatives vow suit over N.J. gay conversion law
By Susan K. Livio — August 20, 2013
TRENTON, N.J. (RNS) a national Christian legal group that blocked an identical law from taking effect in California earlier this year vowed to sue New Jersey, saying the legislation violates the First Amendment rights of parents and therapists.
Jewish ‘ex-gay’ group faces suit for consumer fraud
By Corrie Mitchell — July 18, 2013
(RNS) The suit is being brought by four young men and two of their parents, who claim that JONAH induced them to pay for services by making deceptive claims that sexual orientation is a choice that can be changed.
Ex-gay group Exodus International shuts down, president apologizes
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — June 20, 2013
(RNS) The closing of the most prominent "ex-gay" group comes at a critical point for gay rights, as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to issue two potentially decisive rulings on gay marriage and public opinion shifts rapidly in favor of gay rights and even gay marriage.
John Paulk, former Christian ex-gay spokesman, recants and apologizes
By David Gibson — April 26, 2013
(RNS) John Paulk, who for years was known as the poster boy for the Christian "ex-gay'' movement, says he has come to terms with his sexuality and says he is "truly, truly sorry for the pain I have caused'' in supporting the belief that gays can change.
Page 1 of 1
