The Boston Globe published an article on Sunday by Tanya Erzen about the ex-gay movement. Erzen focused her observations on New Hope Ministry in San Rafael, Frank Worthen’s ex-gay camp. Erzen’s piece seems thoughtful and is neither a hit piece…
Live-In Programs
Blogger Brian Rainey is pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Harvard Divinity School. He is currently focusing in Hebrew Bible and Political Theology. He self-identifies as a Christian. Rainey has harsh words — supported by Bible passages — for…
The Queer Action Coalition of Memphis, Tenn., plans a June 5 vigil at Love In Action, marking one year since LIA’s involuntary detainment of sexually struggling youths made headlines. The scandal severely curtailed LIA’s activities, but the antigay organization appears…
Another Survivor of ‘Love In Action’ Speaks Out
Performance artist Peterson Toscano, who survived a long residency at exgay live-in program Love In Action, reports that another LIA survivor named J has begun blogging about his recovery from the program.
Exgay activist and parent Anthony Falzarano says he sensed trouble at a Florida Christian school with a 29-year-old teacher now accused of unlawful sexual activity with a 16-year-old. According to the Sun-Sentinel in South Florida, in March 2005 Falzarano removed…
Alleged Molester Attended Exgay Live-In Program
According to WPTY Memphis: A Florida teacher accused of molesting young boys is behind bars after police say he confessed while staying at Love in Action in Memphis. 29-year-old Chad Stoffel appeared in a West Palm Beach courtroom on Monday….
Love In Action’s Day in Court
Ben Popper of The Memphis Flyer reports on Love In Action’s day in court last week. The unlicensed exgay live-in therapy agency is suing to stop Tennessee from enforcing laws protecting the mentally ill from abuse, malpractice and neglect, when…
Republican Jesus On Love In Action
“Republican Jesus” a regular feature of the blog Jesus’ General takes on recent developments about Love In Action.
Survivor Protests ‘Love In Action’
Three Memphis, Tenn., TV stations report on a hearing Feb. 3 between Love In Action and the State of Tennessee. A survivor of the inpatient youth program LIA/Refuge spoke outside the hearing. From WREG-TV in Memphis, Tenn.: A 17-year old…
A press release follows from Queer Action Coalition, Memphis, Tennessee. The unidentified teenager will appear at 3 p.m. today outside a hearing between the unlicensed exgay live-in treatment facility Love In Action and the State of Tennessee.