Soulforce has posted video of its launch of the Survivor Initiative. Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7Kg6_NLElY Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J-cfXq23VM In an e-mail message conveying news of the video, Soulforce director Jeff Lutes states: NARTH is a strong proponent of the ex-gay myth…
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In a recent post we called attention to an odd article at CitizenLink from June 28. The author claimed to know the attendance figures of the Ex-Gay Survivors conference held last weekend in Irvine, California. Strangely enough, the article was…
Former ex-gay Shawn O’Donnell offers a brief reflection on the Ex-Gay Survivor Conference. He quickly cuts to the point of the conference, which sadly has been overlooked by some conference critics.
In news with echoes of the Charlene Cothran story earlier this year, the editor of a pioneering gay youth magazine has announced that he is no longer gay. But instead of responsibly addressing and treating his addictions, Michael Glatze blames…
Churches’ Conditional ‘Love’
The Advocate (June 29) briefly profiled blogger Eric Leocadio of Two World Collision, who participated in the Ex-Gay Survivor conference. As a high school freshman Leocadio ingested two fistfuls of pills, hoping to kill himself so that he would not…
Reflecting on observations from the Ex-Gay Survivor Conference, God & Gays wonders why people pay money to the ex-gay movement for harmful goods: Why not skip the middle man and allow God to guide you? No need to spend money…
Distraught over your family member’s homosexuality? Perhaps the Exodus flagship live-in program “Love In Action” can help. Having recently discontinued one flawed youth program, LIA is targeting youths in other ways. One program, the so-called Family Freedom Intensive, indoctrinates parents…
Ex-gay survivors Shawn O’Donnell, Darlene Bogle and Daniel Gonzales launched the Survivor Initiative on July 2 at the headquarters of NARTH, an advocacy organization for ex-gay “therapy.” NARTH is headquartered in the office of therapist Joseph Nicolosi in Encino, Calif….
In reaction to the Ex-Gay Survivor Conference, Prof. Warren Throckmorton asks former ex-gays and their organizations: What are you wanting to accomplish? Ok, a follow up question. Do you want to see your vision of reform at Exodus or do…
Lynn Gazis-Sax attended a portion the Ex-Gay Survivor Conference and offers numerous observations.