Andrew Sullivan is widely regarded among conservatives as an example of tolerance and accommodation. He addresses antigay individuals and arguments on a case-by-case basis. He limits his generalizations and makes an effort not to resort to sweeping insults. Is it…
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In his State of the Union address, President Bush popularized a misunderstanding of the Federal Marriage Amendment. He said, more or less, that he supported a constitutional amendment banning marriages for gays, but he did not wish to ban civil…
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Ex-Gay ‘Passion’ for Mel Gibson Flick
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Eric Scheie at Classical Values nicely summarizes pundits’ up-and-down votes for ‘The Passion of the Christ.’ Hopefully, Exodus ex-gay spokesman Randy Thomas will broaden his own perspective in the coming days. His review demonstrates some humble insights, but also suffers…
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Janet Parshall, former spokeswoman for the Family Research Council, operates a Christian Right radio show that appears to uphold themes of joyous secularism. Exodus executive director Alan Chambers and spokesman Randy Thomas eagerly appeared on Parshall’s show yesterday to support…
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PFOX was instrumental in the recent formation of the NEA Ex-Gay Educators Caucus. PFOX’s history of support for discrimination and opposition to antibullying programs in the schools is summarized at Ex-Gay Watch under the PFOX category. To develop an understanding…
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Animator Mark Fiore comments on the Attack of the Gay Agenda. Bill (and Kent) tally the mayors that have said they support marriages for gay couples. So does Tom Balkin, who cites a Washington Post article and discusses how activism…
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The Battle Isn’t Between Gays And Ex-Gays
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XGW participant Raj commented to Rich: “So do you really believe that your side wouldn’t do that elsewhere?” I’m not sure what sides are being referred to. At Ex-Gay Watch, the sides that I see (or try to see) are…
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NEA Ex-Gay Educators Caucus Formed
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Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays (PFOX) appears to have played a key role in organizing the caucus, but its current role in the caucus is unclear. As past XGW messages indicate, PFOX has lobbied in favor of discrimination against gays…
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In his first action since banning and erasing all comments on his blog, Exodus executive director Alan Chambers wrote an open letter to ABC on Feb. 17. He says he is “outraged” that ABC News subjected him, his wife and…
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On his “Just Think!” blog, Exodus executive director Alan Chambers reprints statements by Sen. Bill Frist supporting a nationwide constitutional ban against marriages and civil unions for gay people. XGW encourages Chambers to think about issues, as his blog title…