A college psychology professor's observations about public policy, mental health, sexual identity, and religious issues
Recently, I received an email from Michael Bussee asking me to consider the harmful aspects of trying to change sexual orientation. My first reaction was to remind him of the prior posts on the blog regarding potentially harmful practices and perspectives. I may be one of the few social conservatives to leave the zone of … Continue reading “In the name of change, what hurts?”
Yesterday, I reported that a rumor was flying around about Exodus President Alan Chambers. Alan acted quickly and appropriately to address the false information. Today, the columnist at the heart of the brouhaha issued an apology to Alan Chambers. To serve fairness and openness, I reproduce it here. To Alan Chambers and whom it make … Continue reading “Hutchison issues retraction and explanation”
Fred Hutchison, a conservative columnist, yesterday sent an email to a small distribution list criticizing a variety of conservative and liberal evangelicals over their positions and statements on homosexuality. This email was then widely distributed among social conservatives. One claim stood out: Ex-gay leader returns to sodomy According to Paul Cameron of the Family Research … Continue reading “Conservative columnist says, “ex-gay leader returns to sodomy””
The San Francisco Chronicle has been criticized from all sides due to its recent article on adoptions. Today the paper ran a revised correction that puts some distance between Paul Cameron and Focus on the Family. It reads: CLARIFICATION: In an article that ran on Page 1 on Monday about San Francisco’s campaign to get … Continue reading “SF Chronicle issues a revised correction on the adoption story”
I liked Alan Chambers’ post today commemorating the International Day Against Homophobia. I encourage you to go read the entire post. Highlights are: Today is the International Day Against Homophobia. And, you might be surprised to learn that I support this effort. Homophobia does exist. Irrational fear of those who are gay or lesbian is … Continue reading “Alan Chambers on the International Day Against Homophobia”