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Since the American Psychological Association (APA) took homosexuality off the books as a psychological disorder in 1973, the debate over reparative therapy—an attempt to change someone's sexual orientation to heterosexuality—has continued with little rigorous research. In 2009, the APA adopted a resolution stating that mental health professionals should avoid telling clients that they can change their sexual orientation.

Many question the ethics of treating someone for a condition which is not considered a disorder and posit that reparative therapy risks traumatizing the patient. Therapists also disagree about what constitutes a return to heterosexuality—whether it is celibacy, an absence of homosexual attraction, or something beyond that. Amid these concerns, organizations such as Exodus International have run reparative therapy programs with mixed success.

No Straight Shot
More evangelical therapists move from changing orientation to embracing faith identity for gays.
By Bobby Ross Jr.

An Older, Wiser Ex-Gay Movement
The 30-year-old ministry now offers realistic hope for homosexuals.

The Best Research Yet
Two psychologists show that homosexuals should not be discouraged from seeking change.

Re-engineering Temptation
Fuzzy science sparks debate over treatments to reverse homosexuality.

The Rebirth of Venus
Charlene Cothran, editor of a magazine for African-American gays and lesbians, on how she renounced homosexuality and came to Christ.

PENTECOSTALISM AT 100
My Dirty Little Former Secret
God used a movie about gay cowboys to release me from the burden of my past.

My Path to Lesbianism
It was hatred of women that drove me there, and Christ in community that led me out.

Therapeutically Incorrect
Atheist psychiatrist argues that gays can change.

APA Halts Conversion Therapy Change
From 1994: The APA'S board of trustees endorsed a proposed resolution disapproving treatment based on "a psychiatrist's intent to change a person's sexual orientation."

Ex-Gay Leader Disciplined for Gay Bar Visit
Exodus removes John Paulk as board chairman, places him on probationary status as member.
10/1/2000 12:00:00 AM

Homosexual Healing
Review of Coming Out Of Homosexuality
8/15/1994 12:00:00 AM

Cheated by the Affirming Church
Contrary to what some churches teach, it is homosexuality—and not its suppression—that enslaves people like me.
12/1/2004 12:00:00 AM

Dispatch: Praise the Lord and Pass the Condoms
"Southern Hemisphere primates warned that approving Gene Robinson would place the church outside most of the world's 72 million Anglicans. You'll get over it, responded about 60 percent of the House of Deputies"
8/1/2003 12:00:00 AM

No Easy Victory
"A plea from a Christian husband and father who, day by day, resists his homosexual desires."
3/11/2002 12:00:00 AM

"Ex-Gays Are For Real, Says Study"
"Peru missionary pilot leaves hospital, and Christian metal band Stryper is back in black (and yellow)."
5/1/2001 12:00:00 AM

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