Despite Exodus’s supposed retreat from politics, Randy Thomas speaks out on the Exodus website against gay marriage (specifically, the recent California gay marriage victory) and legislation that protects the LGBT community from hate crimes. He also speaks on behalf of…
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XGW Digest: May 22, 2008
BTB covers the California same-sex marriage decision, anti-gay groups decry ruling Gambian president Yahya Jammeh threatens to behead homosexuals in effort to make Gambia “one of the best countries to live in” John Corvino opens a dialogue with Focus on…
XGW Digest: May 15, 2008
LifeSiteNews claims that ex-gays live in fear because of a stigma imposed on them by homosexuals, citing PFOX “under attack” at ex-gay exhibit booths as an example. They also cited the recent Ryan Sorba debacle as the main reason why…
XGW Digest: May 10, 2008
John Corvino on the importance of dialogue Jonathan Rowe dismantles World Net Daily’s latest screed Exodus Global Alliance Ontario conference to focus on young people questioning their sexuality; Truth Wins Out responds Former ex-gay leader interviewed on GCN Radio
XGW Digest: May 2, 2008
Free resources on Judaism and LGBT issues now available from Hebrew Union College’s Jewish Institute of Religion New report on effectiveness of ex-gay therapy shows “robot-like parroting” of rhetoric, according to Jim Burroway In case you missed it, Christian TV…
XGW Digest: April 26, 2008
Exodus Vice-President Randy Thomas is laying low in the blogosphere again Ex-gay woman finds true freedom in gay-affirming church (hat-tip: TWO) Jim Burroway and Timothy Kincaid of Box Turtle Bulletin voice their opinions on Throckmorton’s Golden Rule Initiative Pastor Ken…
Ex-Gay Watch Digest: April 18, 2008
Details magazine published an blog piece titled “Would You Really Be Okay with a Gay Kid?” and Albert Mohler posts a response that misses the point and is a glaring example of how many fundamentalists twist meanings to support anti-gay…
Ex-Gay Watch Digest: April 10, 2008
Media follow-ups to the three-day Exodus Freedom Conference held in Fresno, CA last week. KMPH Fox26 quotes Randy Thomas who seems to be taking a more nuanced approach to past statements about changing from gay to straight. This video version…
Ex-Gay Watch Digest: April 6, 2008
Virginia writer details Pat Robertson’s “4 Aces” of Christian fundamentalism in this expose’. No homosexuals in Iran. Wayne Besen holds his ground with O’Reilly. Mormon leaders to meet with gay group. (BTB)
Ex-Gay Watch Digest: April 2, 2008
Evangelical group seeks to move away from anti-gay political stance and focus on social justice issues. Mike Haley receives a mixed reception at Hastings College. AFA goes after General Motors after declaring “victory” over Ford. Sally Kern cites Paul Cameron…