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Tennessee officials closed an investigation into a so-called ex-gay ministry because of a lack of evidence to support child abuse allegations. But the Memphis organization that says instilling Christian beliefs can keep gays from acting on their homosexual desires continues to be the center of controversy. (ABCNews.com)
Mark is right, the state was probably afraid of the repercussions from the christozombies if they shut it down. I went to grad school in Nashville in the late 70s and had to watch re-runs of the Munsters and Felix the Cat cartoons on UHF on Sunday mornings because all the main television networks were nothing but screaming fundo ministers. I just hope those poor kids can survive that quack 'christian' gulag before they're scarred for life! Gary (NJ)
posted by Anonymous, at
6/28/2005 2:03 PM
If we're in a country that allows you to choose your religion - why is Christianity forced on everyone? I agree with all the other comments. It scares me that people feel they have a right to "control" the desires of homosexuals while the heteros get to run around and procreate and such a maddening rate. Who knows? Maybe homosexuality is Mother's Nature way of trying to "control" the population since heteros wont!
posted by Anonymous, at
6/28/2005 5:12 PM
NEW TENNESSEE INVESTIGATION!
According to Eartha Melzer's article on The Blade:
"The Tennessee Department of Health has sent a letter to Love in Action notifying the group that it is suspected of operating illegally,..." (1)
"...the [Tennessee] Department of Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities has also begun research on Love in Action and is writing a letter of inquiry to the facility to determine whether an official investigation is warranted."(1)
More suprisingly, ex-gay promoters have also raised questions about Love In Action and forced treatment. According to the article, Throckmorton "...believes that Love in Action is mixing ministry with treatment and that people can be damaged by sexual reorientation therapies offered by unprofessional practitioners.
"Throckmorton emphasized that while a parent might compel a teen to attend church, a professional counselor is bound to obtain informed consent from a client and should not treat a minor solely because his parents are upset about his sexual orientation."(1)
"[Dr. Mark Yarhouse, Regent University] said that it is unethical to treat a minor against his or her will."(1)
The Melzer's article also speculates how LIA is able to bill insurance companies.
Norm!
(1) http://www.washblade.com/2005/7-1/news/national/tenopen.cfm
posted by Anonymous, at
7/01/2005 11:47 AM