Southern gospel singer Kirk Talley has opted to downplay the antigay extortion committed against him early this year — and to go silent about the details of his exgay restoration, perhaps fearing retaliation by those in the Southern gospel community…
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On October 10, 11 antigay activists affiliated with Repent America, a pro-exgay religious group, were arrested for disrupting a gay-pride festival in Philadelphia. AgapePress and religious-right legal outfits accuse the city of Philadelphia of "continually denying [antigay group leader Michael…
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Wayne Besen Criticizes Ex-gay Ad Ruling
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Focus on the Family this week won the right to post exgay ads on Tampa Bay, Fla.-area bus shelters, according to 365gay.com. Gay activist/author Wayne Besen responded with a press release this afternoon: “AUTHOR CRITICIZES DECISION TO LET FOCUS ON…
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Science Study Boosts Asexual Pride Movement
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“LONDON, England (CNN) — About one percent of adults have absolutely no interest in sex, according to a new study, and that distinction is becoming one of pride among many asexuals. … “It was published in the latest issue of…
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Study Links Genes, Male Homosexuality
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“LONDON, England (Reuters) — Genetic factors, along with cultural and early experiences, influence male homosexuality, Italian scientists said on Wednesday.” One study is by no means conclusive proof. This particular study evaluated 198 men and 4,600 relatives. Few exgays, even…
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Wayne Besen Debates Author of Exgay Book
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Gay activist and author Wayne Besen debates Talbert W. Swan II, editor of the exgay book “Closing the Closet: Testimonies of Deliverance from Homosexuality.” (Previous XGW coverage.) The interview will be broadcast tonight at 10 p.m. EDT (7 p.m. PDT)…
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Southern gospel singer Kirk Talley has the backing of his “restoration team” to resume a concert/ministry, according to an e-mail newsletter from the singer dated Oct. 6. The restoration team’s announcement is vague about both the team’s goals and requirements…
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Ex-Gay Watch Begins Discussion Group
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On an experimental basis, I am opening a Yahoo group to discuss exgay and ex-exgay news, politics and science. Join the XGW e-mail discussion group at Yahoo here. Like the exexgayministry discussion at Yahoo, the Ex-Gay Watch discussion is for…
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Washington Post Series on Gay Youth
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I have updated my original entry on Parts I and II of the Washington Post series on gay youth struggles. I’ll comment here later on Part 3 and Part 4. Exodus president Alan Chambers’ reaction: Honestly, I was very disapointed…
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‘Real Manhood’
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Anabaptist/Episcopalian consistent-life blogger Hugo Schwyzer thoughtfully discusses the subject, which sadly tends to be addressed with unrealistic and counterproductive stereotypes by religious-right activists.