Ex-gay Stephen Bennett, now working as a realtor, no longer has a website for “Stephen Bennett Ministries.” Links that once led to sites associated with him, such as www.sbministries.org, now lead to dead ends. The cache of SBministries.org has a…
XGW Digest: June 13, 2009
-The Arizona legislature votes to eliminate domestic partner benefits granted last year to state employees. -An Emory University study reveals that bans on same-sex marriage lead to an increase in HIV infection rates. -An African-American minister fights for marriage equality….
Please Pardon our Dust
Ex-Gay Watch is halfway through a major upgrade/conversion (change is possible for blogs) so some features may be missing for a bit, while others might not work correctly. Also, the Blogroll will be back as soon as it can be…
Alan Chambers: Why Should Gays Be Celebrating?
President Barack Obama issued a statement in celebration of the month of June being LGBT Pride Month: “LGBT Americans have made, and continue to make, great and lasting contributions that continue to strengthen the fabric of American society. There are…
On an episode of the 700 Club, a mother called in to ask how to handle having a gay son. Host Pat Robertson responded by declaring that “most” homosexuals are now same-sex attracted because of a previous abusive relationship, and…
XGW Digest: June 6, 2009
-The Nevada Legislature overrides Gov. Gibbons’ veto of its domestic partnership bill. -Gregory Herek advises Californians against trying to repeal Proposition 8 in 2010. -Former Vice President Dick Cheney supports same-sex marriage, says “freedom is freedom for everyone.” He would…
Dr. Warren Throckmorton appears to have written an introduction to a series of arguments to counter those put forth by Scott Lively in his book, The Pink Swastika. Scott Lively has made a career of drawing parallels from Nazi Germany…
XGW Digest: May 30, 2009
-Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons vetoes a domestic partnership bill. -In Washington State, the wording of Referendum 71, which would repeal the Domestic Partnership Expansion Bill of 2009, is challenged by its own author. -David Link clarifies what the religious right…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUlDZLZ1Gls Constitutional powerhouses Ted Olson and David Boies take on Proposition 8. This is a clear, authoritative discussion of the real issues involved. Impressive.
XGW Digest: May 23, 2009
-Moscow police forcibly break up a Slavic Pride demonstration. -Lt. Col. Victor Fehrenbach, a 20-year veteran and decorated fighter pilot, is discharged under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. -The New Hampshire House rejects Gov. Lynch’s proposed changes to its same-sex marriage…