Report: American evangelical leaders linked to anti-gay Ugandan bill
Three American evangelical leaders influenced the creation of the Ugandan anti-gay bill, according to a New York Times report today. The leaders cited by The Times are: 1. Scott Lively, an author of...
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Focus: Psychologist oversimplifies Dobson’s gay views
Focus on the Family took issue with Warren Throckmorton’s characterization of James Dobson’s views on how people become homosexual and the operation of Love Won Out, the now-defunct gay reparative...
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Focus on the Family gay issues exec resigns
Melissa Fryrear, the longtime senior analyist on gender issues at Focus on the Family, resigned her position in April. A self-proclaimed ex-lesbian, Fryrear was a leader in Focus’ efforts to teach gay...
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Reaction from faith groups on Rekers’ fall
Christian right leader George Rekers’ European vacation with a 20-year-old male escort has created quite a reaction in popular culture. But how are faith groups responding? Well, their statements are...
View ArticleControversial Christian ministry dumps sponsoring anti-gay day
Exodus International is an Orlando, Fla.-based conservative Christian organization devoted to helping gays become straight. It’s similar to Focus on the Family’s Love Won Out, which the family...
View ArticleNew Jersey Jewish group upholds gay reparative therapy
Jews Offering New Alternatives to Healing, or JONAH, based in Jersey City, N.J., is attempting to cure gays of same-sex attraction. JONAH is following in the footsteps of Focus on the Family’s now...
View ArticleUganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill: One year later
One year ago on Thursday, the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in Uganda went to Parliament. It’s still there, waiting to be voted on to see if it becomes law. Gays in Uganda remain on edge about the bill,...
View ArticleConservatives weigh in on Focus’ sponsorship of anti-gay observance
In my Monday story, I write about how Focus on the Family’s decision to sponsor a student-led anti-gay day has polarized conservatives. Last Thursday Focus announced it was picking up sponsorship of...
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