Comments on: I am not attending the NARTH conference; Dr. Blakeslee resigns http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/ A College Psychology Professor's Observations About Public Policy, Mental Health, Sexual Identity, and Religious Issues Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:57:56 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: David http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/comment-page-1/#comment-219314 David Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:48:11 +0000 http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/#comment-219314 I'd like to share my story. I was born in Kenya as a missionary kid and brought up in a strong evangelical church. I graduated from Oral Roberts University and I'm gay. The greatest challenge of my life was to accept myself as a gay man when I had been brought up to believe that being gay is unnatural, among other things. Although my family remains completely unsupportive after almost 16 years of knowing my sexual orientation, the dignity and strength that I’ve gained from SELF-acceptance has been invaluable. Read more... http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=170438377307&ref=mf I’d like to share my story. I was born in Kenya as a missionary kid and brought up in a strong evangelical church. I graduated from Oral Roberts University and I’m gay. The greatest challenge of my life was to accept myself as a gay man when I had been brought up to believe that being gay is unnatural, among other things. Although my family remains completely unsupportive after almost 16 years of knowing my sexual orientation, the dignity and strength that I’ve gained from SELF-acceptance has been invaluable.

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]]> By: Another controversy opens a NARTH conference — Warren Throckmorton http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/comment-page-1/#comment-218626 Another controversy opens a NARTH conference — Warren Throckmorton Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:30:40 +0000 http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/#comment-218626 [...] opens a NARTH conference Posted on November 18th, 2009 by Warren Just over three years ago, I decided not to make a planned presentation to the annual conference of the National Association for the Research and Therapy of Homosexuality. [...] [...] opens a NARTH conference Posted on November 18th, 2009 by Warren Just over three years ago, I decided not to make a planned presentation to the annual conference of the National Association for the Research and Therapy of Homosexuality. [...]

]]> By: Ex-Gay Watch » Paul Cameron’s World http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/comment-page-1/#comment-25226 Ex-Gay Watch » Paul Cameron’s World Mon, 14 May 2007 05:03:13 +0000 http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/#comment-25226 [...] values over those of the therapist, even if the religious views of the client are gay-affirming. He publicly broke with NARTH over their reluctance to distance themselves from a NARTH advisory board member who defended [...] [...] values over those of the therapist, even if the religious views of the client are gay-affirming. He publicly broke with NARTH over their reluctance to distance themselves from a NARTH advisory board member who defended [...]

]]> By: jag http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/comment-page-1/#comment-5842 jag Mon, 22 Jan 2007 22:07:05 +0000 http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/#comment-5842 NARTH is a scientifically ridiculous organization, and frankly, laughed at by the scientific community for years. In keeping any hope of scientific credibility, one should distance themselves as far as possible. NARTH is a scientifically ridiculous organization, and frankly, laughed at by the scientific community for years. In keeping any hope of scientific credibility, one should distance themselves as far as possible.

]]> By: Warren Throckmorton » Blog Archive » Year in review - Top ten stories from 2006 http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/comment-page-1/#comment-4272 Warren Throckmorton » Blog Archive » Year in review - Top ten stories from 2006 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 05:19:02 +0000 http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/#comment-4272 [...] 1. Gerald Schoenewolf’s NARTH article - This issue was reported widely on blogs as well as the mainstream press and seemed to generate the most interest of any of the issues I blogged about. The article on political correctness, Dr. Schoenewolf’s angry defense, and NARTH’s handling of it (removed it from the website but then allowed Dr. Schoenewolf to defend it) figured prominently in my decision not to attend the 2006 NARTH conference and the resignations of David Blakeslee and Ned Stringham from NARTH’s Scientific Advisory Board. A popular YouTube video also came about as a result. I wish a better and wiser 2007 to NARTH. [...] [...] 1. Gerald Schoenewolf’s NARTH article – This issue was reported widely on blogs as well as the mainstream press and seemed to generate the most interest of any of the issues I blogged about. The article on political correctness, Dr. Schoenewolf’s angry defense, and NARTH’s handling of it (removed it from the website but then allowed Dr. Schoenewolf to defend it) figured prominently in my decision not to attend the 2006 NARTH conference and the resignations of David Blakeslee and Ned Stringham from NARTH’s Scientific Advisory Board. A popular YouTube video also came about as a result. I wish a better and wiser 2007 to NARTH. [...]

]]> By: Warren Throckmorton http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/comment-page-1/#comment-3735 Warren Throckmorton Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:46:52 +0000 http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/#comment-3735 Ned Stringham also resigned from the Scientific Advisory Board and did not attend the convention. However, while seemingly wounded, NARTH seems to have gone on. Dean Byrd has been appointed President-elect and Dave Pruden is acting Executive Director. I have heard from multiple sources that membership is quite low but there is no independent verification of what those numbers are. I was told by someone who attended that the conference attendance was the lowest in years. Ned Stringham also resigned from the Scientific Advisory Board and did not attend the convention. However, while seemingly wounded, NARTH seems to have gone on. Dean Byrd has been appointed President-elect and Dave Pruden is acting Executive Director. I have heard from multiple sources that membership is quite low but there is no independent verification of what those numbers are. I was told by someone who attended that the conference attendance was the lowest in years.

]]> By: Hank http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/comment-page-1/#comment-3718 Hank Mon, 18 Dec 2006 06:45:51 +0000 http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/#comment-3718 What ever came of this? Did anyone else resign? I believe in change but it looks like NARTH is self-desctructing. What ever came of this? Did anyone else resign? I believe in change but it looks like NARTH is self-desctructing.

]]> By: grantdale http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/comment-page-1/#comment-2438 grantdale Fri, 06 Oct 2006 17:39:00 +0000 http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/#comment-2438 Due to holidays, slow in coming, but... Good. Long over due. But you knew that. To go back to my Baptist roots... "One does not bargain with the devil." Ever. And the devil is known by his lies. Welcome aboard: what took ya so long??? Due to holidays, slow in coming, but…

Good. Long over due. But you knew that.

To go back to my Baptist roots…

“One does not bargain with the devil.”

Ever.

And the devil is known by his lies.

Welcome aboard: what took ya so long???

]]> By: Michael Bussee http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/comment-page-1/#comment-2437 Michael Bussee Thu, 05 Oct 2006 19:03:00 +0000 http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/#comment-2437 I note that there has been no response from EXODUS regarding the NARTH artciles or the resignation of Mr Blakeslee. NARTH is still linked to Alan Chamber's blog. I also noticed all the links to conservative Republican organizations and individuals. I keep scratching my head. What ever happened to the EXODUS I knew? I am still trying to get used tto the fact that EXODUS is no longer the "loose-kniw coalition of ministries". Now, it seems, it has become just another blatantly political special interest group I note that there has been no response from EXODUS regarding the NARTH artciles or the resignation of Mr Blakeslee. NARTH is still linked to Alan Chamber’s blog. I also noticed all the links to conservative Republican organizations and individuals. I keep scratching my head. What ever happened to the EXODUS I knew?

I am still trying to get used tto the fact that EXODUS is no longer the “loose-kniw coalition of ministries”. Now, it seems, it has become just another blatantly political special interest group

]]> By: Michael Bussee http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/comment-page-1/#comment-2436 Michael Bussee Thu, 05 Oct 2006 05:32:00 +0000 http://wthrockmorton.com/2006/10/02/i-am-not-attending-the-narth-conference-dr-blakeslee-resigns/#comment-2436 "I fear that this is a cloud over NARTH that can only be dispelled by decisive action and clear statements." I have been out of touch for awhile. Has their been any cloud-lifting recently? “I fear that this is a cloud over NARTH that can only be dispelled by decisive action and clear statements.”

I have been out of touch for awhile. Has their been any cloud-lifting recently?

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