The TRUTH and REALITY regarding the "Converting" of our GAY family, friends and coworkers into Heterosexuals:

"Ex-gay" groups believe that homosexuality is a "lifestyle choice," a set of behaviors, rather than an orientation. "Ex-gay" groups believe these behaviors are the result of a combination of factors including poor parenting, inability to develop "healthy" friendships with people of the same gender, and childhood sexual abuse. These groups believe that the damage caused by these factors can be undone through reparative therapy."*

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Sarah Palin's church is promoting a conference that promises to convert gays into heterosexuals...(The Wasilla Bible Church)

What is the "ex-gay" movement?
The "ex-gay" movement is comprised of religious based organizations and quasi-mental-health groups that claim gay and lesbian people can change their sexual orientation through a combination of repentance, intense religious devotion, bible study, and "reparative therapy." These organizations believe that a homosexual person is in a sick or fallen state and must be healed from this sinful and unnatural disorder. Only through healing can a gay or lesbian individual become a "whole person." Generally, these groups make little or no mention of bisexual and transgender people.

Most mainstream Christian and Jewish leaders and traditions do not endorse reparative-style therapies. In fact, most religions promote love and acceptance and work to end discrimination against all people including gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons.*

"Ex-gay" programs have been denounced by every respected medical and mental health care organization and child welfare agency in America, including:

American Psychiatric Association
American Psychological Association
American Medical Association
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Association of School Administrators
American Federation of Teachers
The Interfaith Alliance Foundation
National Academy of Social Workers
National Education Association
American Counseling Association
World Health Organization
Council on Child and Adolescent Health.*

Pluralism and Tolerance

Pluralism and tolerance are core American values. "Ex-gay" movements promote intolerance when they portray homosexuality as an evil sickness in need of a "cure."
Even if sexual orientation were a choice, it cannot be grounds for the denial of the basic human rights of justice, equality, life, and liberty that are guaranteed in the foundational documents of the United States of America.
"Ex-gay" groups do not get at the heart of the unhappiness that some gay and lesbian people feel, an unhappiness that results from the messages of rejection spoken in many U.S. churches, communities and families.
"Ex-gay" ministries are being supported and used by right-wing political groups to promote an ultra-conservative, sectarian agenda that aims to destroy the important wall of separation between church and state.
"Ex-gay" groups mix mental health, religion and politics in very misleading ways. "Ex-gay" leaders are often untrained and unlicensed in counseling, social work, or therapy but offer these services.
The promotion of reparative therapy by "ex-gay" groups adds to the harassment and violence some youth face because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation.
Thanks to Jeff Ford, MA. Other materials adapted from Equality Colorado and Equality Florida.*

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*OutFront Minnesota Fact Sheet:

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Brace yourself Alaska; The homo haters are coming to town
By Jody May-Chang

"The homo haters for Jesus are coming to Sarah Palin Country. James Dobson’s Focus on the Family’s anti-gay ministry ‘Love Won Out’ will soon be converging on Anchorage to save the homosexuals.

On September 13th the Christian “Repairative Therapy” group will land in Anchorage for their annual conference. Dobson’s group and others like them, claim that with the acceptance of Jesus Christ, they can turn unhappy homosexuals into happy heterosexuals.

The core belief of these people is junk science and using religious propaganda to justify abuse and hatred of LGBT people. They claim that no one is born gay, that we are gay because we have had unhealthy, distant or absentee relationships with one or both of our parents or that we have been sexually abused. That certainly does not describe me...."

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"Repairative Therapy" is junk science and religious propaganda