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What Are Little Boys Made Of?
In this original BTB Investigation, we unveil the tragic story of Kirk Murphy, a four-year-old boy who was treated for “cross-gender disturbance” in 1970 by a young grad student by the name of George Rekers. This story is a stark reminder that there are severe and damaging consequences when therapists try to ensure that boys will be boys.
Slouching Towards Kampala: Uganda’s Deadly Embrace of Hate
When we first reported on three American anti-gay activists traveling to Kampala for a three-day conference, we had no idea that it would be the first report of a long string of events leading to a proposal to institute the death penalty for LGBT people. But that is exactly what happened. In this report, we review our collection of more than 500 posts to tell the story of one nation’s embrace of hatred toward gay people. This report will be updated continuously as events continue to unfold. Check here for the latest updates.
David Benkof: Behind the Mask
At first glance, David Benkof appears to be a young gay man who believes that same-sex marriage will damage the institution of marriage, that there are better options for gay couples than marriage, that the community should join him in prioritizing other more pressing issues, and that the marriage discussion is harming the efforts of gay couples in red states to get recognition for their unions. He also claims that he’s a gay columnist, that he speaks for an influential collection of gay thinkers, and that he is part of the gay and lesbian community and that he shares our goals and dreams. But none of that is true.
“Repeat After Me”: The Reparative Therapy Echo Chamber
The April 2008 edition of the pay-to-publish vanity journal Psychological Reports featured a new report from NARTH. Written by NARTH president A. Dean Byrd, past president Joseph Nicolosi, and Richard W. Potts, the report carries the unwieldy but self-descriptive title, “Clients perceptions of how reorientation therapy and self-help can promote changes in sexual orientation.” While the title describes what the authors meant to show — how clients describe the benefits of reparative therapy — the report itself actually illustrates something very different: the ex-gay movement’s remarkable ability to instill an almost robot-like parroting of ex-gay rhetoric among their clients.
Testing the Premise: Is MRSA The New Gay Plague?
The Toronto Star said that a new study “discover[ed] a new strain” of a super-bug “hitting gay men.” Headlines in Britain screamed, “Flesh-eating bug strikes San Francisco’s gay community,” and anti-gay extremists across America spread the alarm that gays were introducing another plague into “the general population.” But there was a small problem with all of this: None of it is true!
Paul Cameron’s World
In 2005, the Southern Poverty Law Center wrote that “[Paul] Cameron’s ‘science’ echoes Nazi Germany.” What the SPLC didn”t know was Cameron doesn’t just “echo” Nazi Germany. He quoted extensively from one of the Final Solution’s architects. This puts his fascination with quarantines, mandatory tattoos, and extermination being a “plausible idea” in a whole new and deeply disturbing light.
From the Inside: Focus on the Family’s “Love Won Out”
On February 10, I attended an all-day “Love Won Out” ex-gay conference in Phoenix, put on by Focus on the Family and Exodus International. In this series of reports, I talk about what I learned there: the people who go to these conferences, the things that they hear, and what this all means for them, their families and for the rest of us.
Prologue: Why I Went To “Love Won Out”
Part 1: What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Part 2: Parents Struggle With “No Exceptions”
Part 3: A Whole New Dialect
Part 4: It Depends On How The Meaning of the Word "Change" Changes
Part 5: A Candid Explanation For "Change"
The Heterosexual Agenda: Exposing The Myths
At last, the truth can now be told.
Using the same research methods employed by most anti-gay political pressure groups, we examine the statistics and the case studies that dispel many of the myths about heterosexuality. Download your copy today!
And don't miss our companion report, How To Write An Anti-Gay Tract In Fifteen Easy Steps.
Testing The Premise: Are Gays A Threat To Our Children?
Anti-gay activists often charge that gay men and women pose a threat to children. In this report, we explore the supposed connection between homosexuality and child sexual abuse, the conclusions reached by the most knowledgeable professionals in the field, and how anti-gay activists continue to ignore their findings. This has tremendous consequences, not just for gay men and women, but more importantly for the safety of all our children.
Straight From The Source: What the “Dutch Study” Really Says About Gay Couples
Anti-gay activists often cite the “Dutch Study” to claim that gay unions last only about 1½ years and that the these men have an average of eight additional partners per year outside of their steady relationship. In this report, we will take you step by step into the study to see whether the claims are true.
The FRC’s Briefs Are Showing
Tony Perkins’ Family Research Council submitted an Amicus Brief to the Maryland Court of Appeals as that court prepared to consider the issue of gay marriage. We examine just one small section of that brief to reveal the junk science and fraudulent claims of the Family “Research” Council.
Review: The Gay Report
When Karla Jay and Allan Young published The Gay Report in 1979, it quickly a favorite source of statistics for many anti-gay extremists. But before you accepts these statistic at face value, you should examine the inner workings of this survey very carefully. What you learn might surprise you.
Daniel Fetty Doesn’t Count
The FBI’s annual Hate Crime Statistics aren’t as complete as they ought to be, and their report for 2004 was no exception. In fact, their most recent report has quite a few glaring holes. Holes big enough for Daniel Fetty to fall through.
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Mortanius
March 24th, 2010 | LINK
Well Praise Jesus. I’m sure He is very proud of his followers.
Sparky
March 24th, 2010 | LINK
It says a lot about their priorities and morality.
It makes me wonder why anyone upholds these people as any kind of moral authority – especially on top of the child abuse scandal.
When people reveal themselves to be so self-absorbed, so petty, so hateful – how can anyone look at them as any kind of source for morality? It boggles me it really does
Matt
March 24th, 2010 | LINK
Just made a donation. They are top-rated by Charity Navigator.
http://www.preblestreet.org/donate.php
John
March 24th, 2010 | LINK
Thanks, Matt. I just made my donation and an added bonus to helping out Preble Street is the message feature. I gladly made this donation in ‘honor’ of Bishop Malone and the following message will be sent to him:
“Don’t worry Your Excellency, despite your poor example in living out the Gospel others haven’t forgotten the command to take care of those in need. So this donation to Preble Street is made in your honor. One question though: Sir Richard Rich became Attorney General of Wales when he turned his back on his fellow man for political gain, what exactly did you get?”
Stefano A
March 24th, 2010 | LINK
What I am about to say may surprise some readers, considering my usual disdain for religious privileging.
Setting aside what I consider to be the dubious moral priorities of the Catholic Church in this instance, on principle I really don’t have a problem with the church revoking/refusing funding in this instance.
The way I see it, this is no different than the right of the secular government to deny funding to religious social service operations who require religious adherence for the receipt of services.
But I do question, as I stated, the moral priorities of the diocese.
Stefano A
March 24th, 2010 | LINK
Addendum:
As a not of clarification, I think this differs than the situation in Washing DC where the diocese ended partnership benefits for all couples.
The difference in that case was that the church had other options available for continuing to offer benefits and maintain what their religious tenets required. (CF the option the San Francisco diocese implemented, for instance.)
In the instance of the granting of funds, the regulations are clear just as are the secular governments regulations for requiring funding.
But again, I do think the churches priorities are definitely off kilter.
paul j stein
March 24th, 2010 | LINK
It is all about the MONEY with the Catholic Church. The ability to pass assets on to heirs is what led the Catholic Church to discontinue the practice of allowing priests to marry. They wanted the Church to keep ALL the money and assets. They are the dinosaur of religions. They will be extinct when the female Latin followers (all that will be left) wake up and want some basic rights in the church.
hb
March 24th, 2010 | LINK
Catholics for Marriage Equality is raising money to fill the gap as well. I think it’s interesting that one of reasons NOM uses to keep their contributors names hidden is the fear of economic retaliation. Yeah.
David C.
March 24th, 2010 | LINK
The RCC is indeed anti-Christ. It has abandoned its purpose and exists only for its own sake. A pathetic institution that in spite of its moralizing is completely incapable of manifesting even the most basic tenets of the faith it purports to keep. Its demise cannot come soon enough.
Burr
March 24th, 2010 | LINK
Stay classy.. Whatever it takes to justify your totally invented religious concerns..
Steve
March 24th, 2010 | LINK
The core issue, for me, is that the Church was using its funds to muzzle a social justice group.
It didn’t just limit how its funds could be used, but offered funds in exchange for a organization-wide ban on supporting birth control or lgb-related issues. Not just the organization, but sponsoring organizations, and any funded project in any of the organizations.
My complete rant is here.
Stefano A
March 24th, 2010 | LINK
Steve:
That’s a very good point.
Alex
March 24th, 2010 | LINK
Thanks, Matt, for the suggestion of making a donation and for providing the Preble Street link. I made my donation, ‘dedicated’ it to Bishop Malone, and posted a call on Facebook. I think we can make the money up collectively in relatively short time.
John
March 25th, 2010 | LINK
Stefano: I don’t question the Catholic Church’s right to give money to private charitable groups as it sees fit. In fact, I strongly defend their rights under the First Amendment even if I find their stance morally repugnant. That’s not the issue here. To me it’s their strong-arm tactics in political matters even against groups like Preble Street. I have the same right as the Catholic Church in making donations as well as speaking out against their meddling in politics.
Erwin
March 25th, 2010 | LINK
Thanks for giving the link to donate. I have also donated in honor of “Bishop Malone’s Chronic Lapse in Morality”.
John Doucette
March 25th, 2010 | LINK
If the Catholic Church is denying further grants to Preble Street for supporting No on 1 campaign, then shouldn’t the Catholic Church be denied funding (their tax exempt status) for supporting the campaign against No on 1?
Liz Hale
March 30th, 2010 | LINK
Catholics for Marriage Equality is asking for donations to the homeless agency to make up this funding loss.
http://catholicsformarriageequality.net/preble
To donate securely on-line, click :
https://npo.networkforgood.org/Donate/Donate.aspx?npoSubscriptionId=1001732
Or send a check to
“Preble Street Resource Center”
Development Department
PO Box 1459
Portland, ME 04104
Note “HVJ” on the check or in the on-line dedication box (for Homeless Voices for Justice).
The Roman Bishops are the modern Pharisees whom Jesus constantly criticized for their self-righteousness, their faulty presumptions of infallibility, their inability to think outside-the-box of tradition and legalism, and their dearth of spirituality, compassion, and healthy development.
Their obsessive homophobia was already unhealthy, but now it’s become cold and ruthless.
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