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Ex-Gay Movement
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.
September 14, 2009
Ex-Gay Reality Check
The 30-year-old ministry now offers realistic hope for homosexuals.
September 13, 2007
No Easy Victory
"A plea from a Christian husband and father who, day by day, resists his homosexual desires."
March 11, 2002
Exodus International Fragments Over Focus
Ex-gay coalition shifts from reparative therapy to discipleship after losing prominent partners.
December 4, 2012
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Exodus International Fragments Over Focus
Ex-gay coalition shifts from reparative therapy to discipleship after losing prominent partners.
December 4, 2012
Thoughts from a Simple-Minded Jesus Lover
The great gay Christian debate is never-ending, one-dimensional, and somewhat pointless.
July 16, 2012
'Behavior Doesn't Interrupt Your Relationship with Christ': A Recipe for Disaster
A Wesleyan Arminian perspective on God's grace and the gravity of sin.
July 12, 2012
Let's Not Cut Christ to Pieces
Struggling with homosexuality is a paradox, but embracing homosexuality is a contradiction.
July 12, 2012
Exodus International's Alan Chambers Accused of Antinomian Theology
While media outlets made much of Exodus shift on reparative therapy for gay Christians, theologians parsed president's understanding of salvation.
July 12, 2012
Willow Creek Splits with Exodus International
Decision is among a series of departures for ex-gay organization.
July 21, 2011
Exodus from 'Day of Truth'
Group says event "became more about policy than people."
October 15, 2010
Psychologist Resigns from NARTH after Gay Prostitute's Claims
George Rekers has resigned from a reparative therapy group, saying, 'I am not gay and never have been.'
May 12, 2010
Why Exodus Was Especially Upset by Advice Show's Rejection
Dawson McAllister Association dropped ex-gay group as partner under pressure from Clear Channel.
April 21, 2010
No Straight Shot
More evangelical therapists move from changing orientation to embracing faith identity for gays.
September 14, 2009
Salvation Not Needed
The star of Save Me says ex-gay ministries can do a world of good for its clients, but also believes there's no such thing as "converting" homosexuals to go straight.
September 3, 2008
The Best Research Yet 
Two psychologists show that homosexuals should not be discouraged from seeking change.
September 13, 2007
An Older, Wiser Ex-Gay Movement
The 30-year-old ministry now offers realistic hope for homosexuals.
September 13, 2007
Re-engineering Temptation
Fuzzy science sparks debate over treatments to reverse homosexuality.
April 9, 2007
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.
March 23, 2007
Against the Ex-Gays
Plus: Rick Warren in Rwanda, James Meeks in a traffic run-in with Chicago police, UK debates multiculturalism, Jerry Falwell cleared of FEC complaint, and more articles from online sources around the world.
April 13, 2006
My Dirty Little Former Secret
God used a movie about gay cowboys to release me from the burden of my past.
April 1, 2006
My Path to Lesbianism
It was hatred of women that drove me there, and Christ in community that led me out.
February 17, 2005
Cheated by the Affirming Church
Contrary to what some churches teach, it is homosexuality—and not its suppression—that enslaves people like me.
December 1, 2004
Banning Gay Marriage Is Not The Answer
Legal actions aren't loving if they're all we do, says the author of Loving Homosexuals as Jesus Would .
August 1, 2004
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"
August 1, 2003
No Easy Victory
"A plea from a Christian husband and father who, day by day, resists his homosexual desires."
March 11, 2002
Ex-Gay Sheds the Mocking Quote Marks
The retiring head of Exodus says gay transformation ministries are more respected and effective than ever
January 7, 2002
"Ex-Gays Are For Real, Says Study"
"Peru missionary pilot leaves hospital, and Christian metal band Stryper is back in black (and yellow)."
May 1, 2001
Ex-Gay Leader Disciplined for Gay Bar Visit
Exodus removes John Paulk as board chairman, places him on probationary status as member.
October 1, 2000
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."
July 18, 1994
When Christians become a 'hated minority'
Evangelical Christians say they are the new victims of intolerance - they're persecuted for condemning homosexuality (CNN)
Letter to a Gay Professor
It is a tragedy for a person such as yourself to be trapped in silence (Stan Jones, Inside Higher Ed)
I'm a Gay Faculty Member at a Christian College
At my institution there are no out faculty members. It is unclear to me whether simple orientation would place a person’s job at risk or whether behavior would be the primary issue (Inside Higher Education)
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