Peterson Toscano announced yesterday that Beyond Ex-Gay will participate in a conference in Barcelona, Spain on May 30. Organized in response to recent efforts by the ex-gay movement to make inroads into Spanish-speaking countries, the one-day conference will examine various methods…
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In response to Soulforce’s American Family Outing initiative to open dialogue on the issue of homosexuality at six megachurches, Focus on the Family’s CitizenLink is advising churches on how it thinks they should respond. At first glance, FotF’s advice may…
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Another Former Ex-Gay Tells His Story
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Chris Tyler grew up in a devout Mormon family. In this podcast series (part one is below; the rest of the series can be accessed through his YouTube channel) he chronicles his time in ex-gay therapy and the subsequent process…
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Since its inception, Exodus International has been an umbrella organization for a coalition of local ministries focused on the issue of homosexuality. In most cases these organizations are founded by churches or individuals acting independently of Exodus, with varying degrees…
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In Brief: Peterson Toscano on LOGO TV
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Performance artist Peterson Toscano will be the subject of an episode of LOGO TV’s documentary program Be Real: Stories from Queer America, when it returns for another season beginning May 5. Also interviewed for the segment were Peterson’s father, Pete…
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XGW Bookshelf: Gay Christian 101
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Welcome to the Ex-Gay Watch Bookshelf, a new feature and an opportunity for the XGW staff to share books we’ve been reading that may be of interest to our readers. First up, Gay Christian 101 by Rick Brentlinger. A former…
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One of the more curious ironies of the ex-gay movement is how it has helped popularize the theories of Sigmund Freud among conservative Christians, who for many decades viewed his work with skepticism if not open hostility. As it became…
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Beyond Ex-Gay Memphis Wrap-Up
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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…
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Beyond Ex-Gay Arrives in Memphis
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Peterson Toscano reported Wednesday on his arrival in Memphis for Beyond Ex-Gay’s Deconstructing the Ex-Gay Myth — A Weekend of Action & Art, which begins today. Two local media outlets have reported on the event: the Memphis Flyer published an…
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Beyond Ex-Gay Regional Event in Memphis
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Beyond Ex-Gay, in conjunction with the Memphis Gay & Lesbian Community Center, will be holding an art show and local gathering February 22-24. The schedule and other details are available here; events will include the Ex-Gay Survivor Art Show, two…