My name is Philip Lowe, Jr. I am an ex-gay survivor of the Catholic church’s ex-gay group Courage. I am involved with Beyond Ex-Gay as well. I want to inform you and ask you to help spread the word about the Ex-Gay Survivor’s Caucus meeting that will be held at Creating Change 2011 in Minneapolis, […]
Conversion Therapy
Inside the ex-gay movement
From the Ex-Gay Survivor Conferences to the 2009 Anti-Heterosexism Conference, Soulforce has played an active role in exposing the dangers of repartive therapy, challenging organizations like the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH) through dialogue and direct action. In a recent expose for The Independent of London, investigative reporter Patrick Strudwick goes […]
2009 Anti-Heterosexism Conference Deemed Ground-Breaking
The 2009 Anti-Heterosexism Conference, held November 20-22, 2009 in West Palm Beach, Florida, was deemed a huge success according to the evaluations of those in attendance. On November 22, 2009, Ex-Gay Survivors from all over the world came together to share their stories and discuss ways in which they can continue to warn others about […]
Ex-gay conferences come to West Palm Beach
Soulforce and partnering organizations sponsor conference in West Palm Beach to challenge the harm caused by NARTH and reparative therapy: http://www.floridablade.com/2009/11-12/news/localnews/6465.cfm?page=1
Soulforce and Beyond Ex-Gay Welcome Change at Exodus
******************************************SOULFORCE PRESS RELEASE: March 6, 2008For Immediate Release Contact: Paige Schilt, Media DirectorCell: 512-659-1771paige@soulforce.org ****************************************** In a March 4, 2008, interview with Ex-Gay Watch, Alan Chambers — President of Exodus International — confirmed that the world’s largest network of ex-gay ministries has refocused its priorities and will move away from political lobbying. In spring 2007, Exodus hired […]
Former "Ex-Gay" Leaders in Australia Apologize, Claim That Ex-Gay Conversion Does More Harm Than Good
******************************************SOULFORCE PRESS RELEASE: August 16, 2007For Immediate ReleaseU.S. Contact: Paige Schilt, Director of Public Relations and MediaCell: 512-659-1771paige@soulforce.orgAustralian Contact: Anthony Venn-BrownCell: +61 416 015 231anthony@anthonyvennbrown.com****************************************** (Austin, TX) — Former "ex-gay" leaders in Australia have added their voices to a public apology for "the isolation, shame, fear, and loss of faith" caused by the message that […]