“On June 27, 2007, bXg and Soulforce brought together former Exodus leaders from the US and UK ito issue a public apology for their prior involvement in providing and promoting ex-gay conversion therapy. As part of their apology, Darlene Bogle, Michael Bussee, and Jeremy Marks appealed to other former ex-gay leaders to join the healing and reconciliation process by adding their names to the apology.

Inspired by this historic statement, former ex-gay leaders in Australia have come forward to add their voices to this public apology. They confirm with their American and British counterparts that ex-gay ministries have caused more harm than good. Vonnie Pitts (Veronica Canning), Wendy Lawson, and Kim Brett were once leaders of the ex-gay movement in Australia. Today they say that attempts to change and suppress sexual orientation are unhealthy and unnecessary. They affirm it is possible to be gay and Christian, and they stand up as a witness and warning about the harm that can come from pursuing ex-gay conversion therapy in its various forms.”

I know you’ve taken a bit of heat for exposing Wyant’s site to the larger public eye but, if the statement issued jointly by CFEP, PFLAG and GLSEN is any indication, you’ve provided an important and timely service to all of us.

I am glad to read their clear statement and to learn that they will continue to monitor Wyant’s site. I had no doubt that they would but it’s good to see it and to hear it in their words. Thanks, Warren, for ‘stepping up to the plate.’