A college psychology professor's observations about public policy, mental health, sexual identity, and religious issues
This post will be a work in progress in that I am going to list organizations with connections to those in Uganda who are suporting the Anti-Homosexuality Bill. As I learn of various statements and positions of American Christian groups, I will post them, even if there are no particular ties to promoters of the bill. I need to … Continue reading “Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill: What are American Christians doing?”
Finally, the International Healing Foundation speaks: Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy IHF says: We condemn any harsh and extreme punishment of persons who identify as homosexual or who engage in homosexual behavior. Instead, we advocate education and counseling for those with unwanted Same-Sex Attraction. I contacted Richard Cohen … Continue reading “Rachel Maddow Show gets statements from IHF and Scott Lively on Anti-Homosexuality Bill”
PFOX (Parents and Friends of Ex-gays) gets a little national face time with this article on the FOX News website. It seems they can’t get anybody to take their books. Here are the books they want school libraries to include: Parents Guide to Preventing Homosexuality by Joseph and Linda Nicolosi You Don’t Have to Be … Continue reading “FOX News covers PFOX effort to get ex-gay books in school libraries”
Back in the Spring, I reported on an ex-gay conference in Kampala, Uganda and hosted by Family Life Network (see links at the end of this post). Three Americans spoke by invitation of the FLN – Don Schmierer, Caleb Brundidge and Scott Lively. (L to R, unknown woman, Scott Lively, Caleb Brundidge, Don Schmierer, Stephen … Continue reading “Ugandan travelogue from Caleb Brundidge and the International Healing Foundation”
At least, I think Alfie’s Home is the book meant by the following PFOX (Parents and Friends of Exgays) news release: “Ex-gay books are also not made available in many community public libraries,” said Griggs. “The libraries in West Bend and Beaver Dam, Wisconsin will not accept our donation of an ex-gay book for children, … Continue reading “PFOX wants libraries to heart Alfie’s Home”