Exodus International
Julie Rodgers shares story of surviving ‘ex-gay’ ministries in new book and Netflix documentary
By Emily McFarlan Miller — June 25, 2021
CHICAGO (RNS) — Julie Rodgers’ story of ultimately finding love and faith as a gay Christian shows that 'there is hope that you can find community and acceptance outside of this world,' according to filmmaker Kristine Stolakis.
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.”
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.
2013 in Review: Pope Francis dominates the headlines
By Kevin Eckstrom — December 18, 2013
(RNS) Yes, Pope Francis dominated the headlines for 2013. But he wasn't the only big religion story to receive front-page treatment.
Evangelical ‘Messy Middle’ is more accepting of gays
By Corrie Mitchell — August 9, 2013
(RNS) The one in four evangelicals who are largely ambivalent on the question of homosexuality won't necessarily be leading the charge for gay rights, but they're well known in their churches and what they say (or don't say) can have an impact.
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.
COMMENTARY: Apologies are too late when the damage is already done
By Cindi Love — June 21, 2013
(RNS) While Alan Chambers and Exodus International have taken the first and very critical steps in restorative justice, it is not clear how they can make reparations.
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.
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