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In some Christian circles, a new #oncegay movement makes a comeback
By Yonat Shimron — September 12, 2019
(RNS) — The resurgence of ex-gay ministries, such as the new Changed platform, is a reminder that for a large segment of Christianity, the belief that homosexuality is a sin is pervasive and deeply ingrained.
Ex-gay pioneer Joseph Nicolosi is dead. That’s good news for LGBT people he hurt (COMMENTARY)
By Jonathan Merritt — March 10, 2017
(RNS) Nicolosi has now crossed over into eternity. I imagine he is shocked to find LGBT people there, too.
Mormon church denounces ‘abusive’ LGBT therapy (COMMENTARY)
By Jana Riess — March 18, 2016
(RNS) After a Salt Lake City TV station aired a segment about a gay Mormon youth's trauma from conversion therapy, the LDS church finally spoke up.
How evangelicals’ flip-flop on ex-gay therapy can actually improve their credibility (COMMENTARY)
By Jonathan Merritt — October 7, 2015
(RNS) We should celebrate the humility and courage it takes for Mohler and others to say “I got that wrong.” And yet, Christian leaders must ask how this situation might help them become more prudent in expressing their opinions going forward.
Alan Chambers: President Obama is right to try to end ex-gay therapy for minors (COMMENTARY)
By Alan Chambers — April 9, 2015
(RNS) I don’t want to see any more kids throw themselves off of a bridge or in front of a train because we as a society have told them they are less worthy because they are “different.”
Evangelical leader Russell Moore denounces ex-gay therapy
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 28, 2014
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) The Southern Baptist leader denounced the controversial idea that people who are gay or have same-sex attraction could become straight.
John Paulk, former Christian ex-gay spokesman, recants and apologizes
By David Gibson — April 26, 2013
(RNS) John Paulk, who for years was known as the poster boy for the Christian "ex-gay'' movement, says he has come to terms with his sexuality and says he is "truly, truly sorry for the pain I have caused'' in supporting the belief that gays can change.
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