gay conversion

Faith groups need to repent for gay ‘conversion’ bullying

By Mitchell Gold — October 16, 2019
(RNS) — Most clergy I know would recoil at the notion that they or their faith communities have routinely engaged in bullying — but that’s exactly what anti-LGBTQ messaging and policies are.

Judge tosses lawsuit challenging Maryland’s conversion therapy ban

By Michael Kunzelman — September 24, 2019
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The state's ban doesn't prevent licensed therapists from expressing their personal views about conversion therapy to minor clients, a judge said.

A Vatican opening on sexuality worries conservatives — and cheers reformers

By Paul O'Donnell — October 30, 2018
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Bishops acknowledged they need to update their understanding of the science of sex and gender, and that means updating the church’s theology on sexuality.

N.J. gay conversion therapy ban challenged in federal court

By Susan K. Livio — August 26, 2013
(RNS) New Jersey's newly enacted ban on gay-to-straight conversion therapy for minors violates a licensed therapist's obligation to "respect the rights of clients to make decisions," according to a federal lawsuit filed by a Christian counselors group.
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