Geneticist Francis Collins comments on Narth article
Exgaywatch is reporting an email exchange with geneticist Francis Collins of Human Genome Project fame. In it, Dr. Collins reacts to a NARTH article describing his views of on causes of homosexuality. You should read both the article on the NARTH website by Dr. Dean Byrd and then the response by Dr. Collins to get…
Read MoreSF Chronicle issues a revised correction on the adoption story
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…
Read MoreSF Chronicle incorrectly links Focus and Cameron
In a curious reference to Paul Cameron, Ilene Lelchuk reported on gay adoptions in San Francisco yesterday. What is odd is her reference to Paul Cameron being the foundation for Focus on the Family’s policy on gay adoptions when she writes: Focus on the Family’s objection to same-sex parents is grounded in interpretation of biblical…
Read MoreAPA appoints sexual orientation therapy task force
APA Press Release May 21, 2007 Contact: Public Affairs (202) 336-5700 ——————————————————————————– APA APPOINTS TASK FORCE TO REVIEW RECENT SCIENCE ON THERAPEUTIC RESPONSES TO SEXUAL ORIENTATION ——————————————————————————– WASHINGTON, DC—The American Psychological Association has appointed a Task Force of researchers and clinicians to review the current scientific research on therapeutic response to sexual orientation with an…
Read MoreAlan Chambers on the International Day Against Homophobia
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…
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