A college psychology professor's observations about public policy, mental health, sexual identity, and religious issues
Tune in Tuesday, July 24, at 4:30pm eastern time on Sirius Radio for this live interview. I suspect we will discuss many topics but focus on the sexual identity therapy framework and the work of the APA. UPDATE – Well, hope springs eternal. I thought we might get some kind of real dialogue about the … Continue reading “I will be on the Michelangelo Signorile show today”
Some interesting recent articles online from the APA Monitor. Specifically this one detailing the interface of romance and sexual attractions brings into mainstream discussion research and theorizing very relevant to the definition of ex-gays and change. Daryl Bem briefly anticipated some applications of this work in July, 2005 on his website. The subtitle of the … Continue reading “Are love and sex bidirectional?”
As much for my own reference and recollection as anything else, I compiled this top ten list of stories from 2006. Since I am the only voter, the list is subjective and regular readers might arrange them differently or think I should have included another story over one of these. I am interested to hear … Continue reading “Year in review – Top ten stories from 2006”
This week the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood released a series of affirmations and denials regarding human sexuality and gender. Titled the Nashville Statement, the document was signed by a group of conservative theologians, professors, and pastors. The statement trended on Twitter and has led to numerous blog posts and news articles. In this … Continue reading “Some Reactions to the Nashville Statement”
This change has been in the works for a long time but the news, coming during a renewed interest in reparative therapy, will keep the discussion going. Bottom line is that various stakeholders are not comfortable with the change paradigm and are moving to the congruence paradigm. Exodus, at times, has articulated a congruence message but has … Continue reading “Willow Creek Church breaks with Exodus International”