A college psychology professor's observations about public policy, mental health, sexual identity, and religious issues
Exgay Watch reports that the 2006 video Abomination: Homosexuality and the Ex-gay Movement will premiere in New York City on Wednesday, October 24. I have previously reviewed this video but will give it another look over the next week and add comments in another post. I plan to make some comments about the harm that … Continue reading ““Abomination: Homosexuality and the Ex-gay Movement” hits film festivals”
Reaction has been swift to the Jones and Yarhouse study. Many on this blog and elsewhere are questioning the ability of Jones and Yarhouse to fairly present their data because they are Evangelical Christians reporting on people supplied by Exodus International and funded by Exodus. While I understand the question, I believe that the book … Continue reading “Comment on reactions to the Jones and Yarhouse study”
PFLAG president John Cepek today posted a particularly vigorous reaction on the Chicago Tribune’s blog regarding the June 11 Tribune article about sexual identity therapy. In one sense, I can understand that he lumps me in with reparative therapists. The article was not particularly clear on that point. I made it a point to differentiate … Continue reading “PFLAG reaction to the Chicago Trib article”
Glamour has a story about Christine Bakke, an alum of several ex-gay ministries, who is now ex-ex-gay. Although the brief historical review in the article is pointless fluff, the bulk of the piece reviews Ms. Bakke’s conflicts between her charismatic faith and upbringing, and her growing awareness of attractions to women. There is much there … Continue reading “Glamour magazine features ex-ex-gay”
I just received this email from Richard Cohen, published here with permission: March 22, 2007 International Healing Foundation Tel. (301) 805-6111 Greetings, I would like to address the questions that some friends have expressed in regard to some of the media appearances I’ve done recently, including Jimmy Kimmel Live, Paula Zahn Now, The Montel Show, … Continue reading “Richard Cohen responds to critics; apologizes for Daily Show”