If Robert Knight ever calls a truce in his battles against other conservatives, it is not presently apparent. Here is Knight’s latest reiteration of earlier blanket generalizations. CWFA helpfully includes links to earlier rounds in the debate.
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Socially Conservative Pediatricians
The religious right has formed a small organization of pediatricians who espouse socially conservative, patriotic values. The “American College of Pediatricians” screens its membership according to a pro-life philosophy spelled out on its “Core Values” page and an anti-gay philosophy…
Ex-Ex-Gay Speeches
Exodus spokesman Randy Thomas responded June 3 to news that former Exodus ministry leader Jeremy Marks is giving speeches with the gay-affirming group Evangelicals Concerned, criticizing “reparative therapy” and encouraging gay Christians to find a more secure path to faith…
Bombers Not Extremist?
The Anti-Defamation League reports that white supremacists, anti-Semites, and clinic bombers are rising in praise of Eric Rudolph. Some of them are vowing to retaliate against Rudolph’s arrest by committing acts of violence in his name. ADL quotes numerous individuals…
Threats to Marriage
Ken Connor of the Family Research Council today describes his support base as “fellow defenders of family, faith and freedom around the country.” Divorce rates reported by the Census Bureau and Barna Research Group tell a different story. It’s a…
Which Side Can’t Think Or Listen?
On May 28, I said: Some day perhaps I’ll understand my fascination with attempting to dialogue with folks with limited ability to listen or think critically. In an online forum, someone innocently interpreted “folks with limited ability to listen or…
False Fly-Over
From The Orlando Sentinel: Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has become the first to welcome folks to Gay Days at Disney, saying “I’m the first mayor to attend this event, and I promise this won’t be my last.” It would be…
Young Gay America
Knight Ridder Newspapers reports on a web site that records a social shift in the journeys of gay youths. Younggayamerica.com features hundreds of stories that counter the stereotype of gay kids as harassed and suicidal. There’s 17-year-old Liz, launching her…
Civil Rights Based on Choice?
Ex-Gay Watch reader Rev. D.L. Foster appeared on CWFA radio, discussing his life and his concern that the push for civil rights for gays demeans African-Americans. Foster and the CWFA host differentiate between civil rights based on race and orientation…
Exodus Spokesman’s Battleships
From Randy Thomas’ blog two days ago: At church today Pastor Clark Whitten said “The church needs to get out of the cruise line mentality and into the battle ship mentality.” I stifled a big amen to that! This consumer…