A college psychology professor's observations about public policy, mental health, sexual identity, and religious issues
The Irish Iris Robinson controversy appears to have quieted down somewhat. I noted last week that Northern Ireland’s “first lady” entered controversial waters by declaring homosexuality an abomination, with subsequent embellishments. Mrs. Robinson further recommended therapy for gays to change via a psychiatrist, Paul Miller, who advises Mrs. Robinson on health matters. As noted in … Continue reading “Abeo: Ex-gay in the UK?”
A new documentary regarding the ex-gay world is premiering this weekend at a Birmingham, AL film festival. Chasing the Devil: Inside the Ex-gay Movement will be shown on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 11:30am at the WorkPlay Theatre in Birmingham. The film bills itself in this way: CHASING THE DEVIL: INSIDE THE EX-GAY MOVEMENT is a feature documentary … Continue reading “Interview with Chasing the Devil Producer Bill Hussung; premiere on Saturday”
On Wednesday, I sent a letter of complaint to the American Counseling Association along with over 400 of my closest colleagues (getting close to 500 by now, in part thanks to the American Association of Christian Counselors). In brief, I believe the ACA violated Policy 301.7 when the ACA Ethics Committee said There are treatments … Continue reading “I think ACA violated its policies so I complained”
Today at 2:15pm in Nashville, Stan Jones and Mark Yarhouse presented the results of their study of religiously mediated change of sexual orientation. To a packed house, the researchers outlined the methods of sampling, the measures used and the results. Following the presentation, Intervarsity Press hosted a brief press conference. Key points and findings: The … Continue reading “Jones and Yarhouse release Exodus longitudinal study”
Me to my blog – “I wish I knew how to quit you!” Can’t really leave this one alone. Mother Jones has a lengthy piece which discusses sexual identity, sexual orientation change, NARTH, and Lisa Diamond. Titled, “Gay By Choice? The Science of Sexual Identity” by Gary Greenberg, the article explores the politics of biological … Continue reading “Mother Jones (sort of) hearts NARTH”