Edmund Smith of Real Love Ministry (RLM) Malaysia believes his homosexuality was caused by his mother, as he shared in the February edition of the Malaysian Women’s Weekly. I am the fourth boy in my family. When Mum was pregnant…
XGW Digest: March 10, 2008
Daniel Gonzales and Jim Burroway of Box Turtle Bulletin interview ex-gay survivors John Holm and Jacob Wilson Anglican Mainstream champions (a little late) Jones & Yarhouse ex-gay study (see here for our previous AM coverage) Ex-gay Charlene Cothran back in…
In what is described as a small gathering that was apparently not meant for public ears, an Oklahoma State Representative rails on about the “homosexual agenda,” using any number of discredited, Paul Cameron inspired quotes. According to JMBzine.com, the speaker…
XGW Digest: March 8, 2008
Christian wisdom: Let’s encourage gays to destroy themselves by sharing disease Focus on the Family: Gays confused More anthropologists weigh in on Focus on the Family’s misrepresentation of “traditional marriage” Gay = Self-Centered. What some in the ex-gay movement think…
The Canadian Television Network (CTV) has pulled a commercial after activists on Facebook claimed it was a violation of the channel’s own ethical policy. The 30-second advertisement, from Ontario-based Life Productions, contained the following message: You hear a lot about…
Beyond Ex-Gay Memphis Wrap-Up
Beyond Ex-Gay has posted a recap of their recent Memphis gathering, “Deconstructing the Ex-Gay Myth: A Weekend of Action and Art,” complete with photographs and video footage. Among the weekend’s highlights was the chalk talk, which gave the former ex-gays…
XGW Digest: March 6, 2008
Welcome to a new regular feature, the XGW Digest. There are always links, stories and snippets of news that go under the radar, not warranting a full article, and yet worth noting. Here we’ll update readers once or twice a…
Claiming a new focus on ministry, Exodus president Alan Chambers confirms that they have left the political arena. Seeking to verify a rumor, XGW asked Chambers to respond for the record today. His answers may be particularly significant considering the…
Ex-gay group Jews Offering New Alternatives to Homosexuality (JONAH), despite their heavy involvement with Christian organizations, claim to be a viable alternative for Jews who see conflict between their sexual orientation and the Torah. They claim to take a Torah…