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.
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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…
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Churches’ Conditional ‘Love’
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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Lynn Gazis-Sax attended a portion the Ex-Gay Survivor Conference and offers numerous observations.
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When Mother Berates You With A Bible
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The scene: A birthday dinner for your mother, just you and her, at Olive Garden. The act: Mom … who is divorced … guilt-trips you for not finding a heterosexual fiance for her to approve, tells you that you haven’t…
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Love In Action, the live-in program that became infamous in 2005 for subjecting a then-16-year-old teen-ager named Zach to involuntary live-in indoctrination for nearly two months, has discontinued its “Refuge” youth program. The announcement was made tonight (June 30) at…