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News and commentary about the anti-gay lobbyMarch 13th, 2006
When I started this project more than two years ago, I had no idea how long it would take to gather all the information, sort through it all, dissect all the implications and shades of meaning, and put it all down in a (hopefully) cogent and useful way. Along the way, I have undergone a crash course in the social sciences, and I have a newfound respect for all those who do this on a daily basis.
I have also undergone a crash course on propaganda techniques, where I’ve gained a deeper appreciation for the skills of those who misuse legitimate social science research to further their aims. From this education, I have made a firm commitment to be extremely careful to avoid these tactics in everything I do.
The thing that most surprised (and dismayed) me was learning how many of those whom we expect to proclaim the truth are willing to distort it so badly. Dr. Cameron isn’t unique in this, but he is certainly a pioneer. Unfortunately, there are many, many others, and I hope to get to them as time unfolds. But this led me to ponder: how can so many make the proclamation of God’s Word their life’s work while ignoring one of His sacred commandments, “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.”
The twelve-part series,Point By Point: A Look At Paul Cameron’s Medical Consequences of What Homosexuals Do, is very lengthy. I don’t expect many will read it all in one sitting. Instead, it is intended to be a resource for those who encounter this influential pamphlet and others like it.
But I do strongly recommend that you read the conclusion in Part 12: “Genuine Compassion” and a False Witness. There I discuss the implications of bearing false witness against our neighbors. Anyone who cares about following God’s commandments should consider these points carefully, not only for heaven’s sake, but for our nation’s sake as well.
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