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John Paulk: Proud to Be Ex-Ex-Gay

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By on May 3rd, 2014

John Paulk: “I felt like a liar and a hypocrite. Having to go out and give hope to these people. I was in despair knowing that what I was telling them was not entirely honest. I couldn’t do it anymore.”

Hardliners: Ex-Gays Say Tolerance=Racism, Admit Desire but Lack Power to Damn Gays

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By on Jul 26th, 2013

What’s happening this week among hardline ex-gay activists: Veteran ex-gay activist Anne Paulk and Alex McFarland, a guest writer for antigay evangelical James Dobson, equate their own antigay prejudice with”God’s ways” and “His standards and His plan for human relationships.” Opponents of bigotry are “spiritual traitors,” Paulk says. (See screen capture at right.) African-American ex-gay activist […]

Hard-Line ‘Ex-Gay’ Alliance Reveals Desire for Political Power

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By on May 9th, 2013

A hard-line “ex-gay” splinter group from Exodus International formally announced its political intent this week, in a press release that gets a bit carried away with self-flattery. Italics are mine. Restored Hope Network is pleased to announce its Restored Hope Board of Reference comprised of strong, competent and fearless leaders who choose to stand with the […]

Ex-Gay Poster Boy Paulk Caught Out Again

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By on Dec 21st, 2012

In 1998, Exodus International plastered the image of husband and wife John and Anne Paulk on billboards across America as proof of the ex-gay message that “Change Is Possible.” Together, the ex-gay married couple wrote a book, Love Won Out, the tale of how “God’s love helped two people leave homosexuality and find each other.” […]

Another Ex-Gay Therapist Arrested for Sexual Assault

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By on Nov 9th, 2012

According to KSDK in Minnesota, Pastor Ryan Jay Muehlhauser of the Lakeside Christian Church  in Cambridge has been arrested and charged with eight felony counts of criminal sexual conduct on two men.  The assaults allegedly occurred over a period of two years. The victims reported that they met Muehlhauser two years ago at an event […]

More on Jeff Buchanan’s Resignation from Exodus

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By on Sep 24th, 2012

Former Exodus International VP Jeff Buchanan has revealed more of why he stepped down from the post. While the organization said nothing about his reasons, Buchanan posted to Facebook to confirm he resigned because of his disagreement with Exodus’s new message: For those of you who may not be aware, Angela and I have recently […]