Given the defensive, sarcastic, and even hostile reactions that Exodus and its political allies have offered in response to the Ex-Gay Survivors Conference and the growing profile of the ex-ex-gay movement, several questions come to mind. 1. How do Exodus…
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In what continues to be a surprisingly visceral response to the recent testimonies of Ex-Gay Survivors, Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays (PFOX) has placed an open letter to all such people on their MySpace page. While you all…
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Ex-gay survivor Shawn O’Donnell has documented the personal harm done to him on his blog and in recent videos as well as a collage that was personally delivered to NARTH. Exodus President Alan Chambers retorted on O’Donnell’s blog: Harm? Come…
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A little over a week ago, three former Exodus leaders issued an apology “to those individuals and families who believed our message that there is something inherently wrong with being gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.” In response, Exodus president Alan…
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Three ex-gay ministers dined with former ex-gays during the Ex-Gay Survivor Conference last week. The three ministers were Scott Kingry, director of Where Grace Abounds, Sonia Balcer, director of Safe Passage, and the independent Karen Keen, who appears prominently in…
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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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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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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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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…