If there is no Exodus, then Joe Dallas, Frank Worthen, etc. would have just as much right to speak for the former organization as Alan Chambers does.

I agree that Exodus should just shut down. But I’ll admit I see AJ’s point. If Exodus transformed solely into a ministry that sought to heal the damage it has done to others, that might just work. I don’t know, though — that’s tricky.

I understand where you’re coming from, but I think I disagree. If Exodus is still around, using the Exodus name, but actively speaking out against orientation change, I think that could undo a lot more of the damage than just having Alan out there as a former leader of a now-defunct organization. I don’t want to leave too big of a vacuum to be filled by RHN. A truly transformed Exodus, even if very small, could be a very effective foil for the lies of RHN. Just my thoughts at the moment.

I’m not Michael but I’m going to respond to your questions.
In general, if someone wishes to be celibate I think that is their decision and I have no problem with it.
However, my concern is the “community” that wishes to support these people and the reasons why they are trying. Do they believe that gays who aren’t celibate will spend an eternity in hell; will die of aids, a drug OD or some other disease; will be doomed to live a lonely meaningless existence? If they are basing their “support” on a misguided and false narrative about homosexuality, then they aren’t helping.