March 6th, 2009
On Friday, February 27, we inquired to be certain that Alan Chambers, president of Exodus International, was aware of the character and history of those participating at the Uganda anti-gay conference. Alan’s response was off the record. But because he responded we know he received our email and was therefore aware of the list of presenters and of our concerns.
So on Monday we asked him to let us know if he and the Exodus leadership would develop a position on Don Schmierer’s activities in Uganda.
Since that time, conference speaker Scott Lively has endorsed the criminalization of gay persons and declared that the Ugandan government should “subject the criminals of homosexuality to a therapy”.
To date, we’ve not heard back from Alan as to whether he, Schmierer, and the rest of the Exodus leadership denounce the theme of Schmierer’s conference or if they too endorse criminalization of homosexuality and forced ex-gay therapy. Until we hear otherwise, we must assume that their silence is an indication that their board member is representing them in Uganda and that they endorse the positions taken by the conference.
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grantdale
March 8th, 2009
Alan Chambers will do what he is told, When he is told.
He doesn’t know where Africa is, let alone where Uganda is in Africa.
“Off the record” = I agree, but so sorry you guys heard what we were us to.
Putrid.
reohinternational
June 14th, 2009
we appreciate your organization vision in Uganda.we was looking through internet and this fantastic work an example of the all Africans and world.we are also work in Ethiopia anti gay organization we was start our job 2008 we wont to contact and idea shearing haw we protect homosexuality in Africa? if you are interesting pls email me my name is elias executive directer of reohinternationalcenter
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