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Focus on the Family Admits That Dobson Twists Research, Says TWO
Truth Wins Out (TWO) today condemned the introduction of a United States Senate resolution to "congratulate" Focus on the Family's James Dobson for his selection into the Radio Hall of Fame. Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) sponsored the controversial measure that says Dobson's program has "benefited the lives of families and individuals across the United States and around the world."
"It is disgraceful that Senators would consider congratulating James Dobson for his reprehensible radio broadcasts that damage families and promote discrimination," said Truth Wins Out's Executive Director Wayne Besen. "Honoring a man who distorts research and misrepresents facts sends the wrong message to youth who are looking for role models. Do we really want young people to think lying and cheating are acceptable ways to promote a viewpoint?"
In the past two years, at least seven researchers have accused Dobson of manipulating or cherry picking their results to back his anti-gay teachings. Letters and videos documenting the concerns of these respected professors can be viewed at RespectMyResearch.org. In an Internet and video attack on Truth Wins Out last week, Focus on the Family inadvertently admitted it distorts research.
"What Dr. Dobson has done, through the years, is look at scientific data, and then reach conclusions off that data that may or may not be supported by the researchers who did the research," said Gary Schneeberger, vice president for media and public relations at Focus on the Family.
"I would agree with Schneeberger that Dobson is committing larceny of the lab by twisting the scientific conclusions of legitimate researchers to fit his archaic views," said Besen. "However, it is neither moral nor ethical to cherry pick work and grossly misrepresent research to bolster an ideological agenda."
Truth Wins Out will join the Gay Liberation Network and other organizations to protest the Radio Hall of Fame dinner on Nov. 8 at the Renaissance Chicago Hotel. Co-sponsors of the Senate resolution include GOP Sens. Jim DeMint, S.C.; Orrin Hatch, Utah; James Inhofe, Okla., Mel Martinez, Fla.; Mitch McConnell, Ky.; and Pat Roberts.
17 Comments:
I nominate Besen to be included in the Eternal Hall of Shame. Why? Because Jesus said (in Luke 17) that two significant "signs" will immediately precede His return to earth: "days of Noah" (widespread physical violence) and "days of Lot" (worldwide repeat of Besen's idealogical ancestors). Echoing Jesus who said to traitor Judas "That which you do, do quickly," I suggest that Besen quickly fulfill his predicted endtime role having to do with the "days of Lot" - and thereby make the Bible even more believable! Edouard
posted by Anonymous, at
8/04/2008 4:54 PM
Dobson and the senators that support him are DISGRACEFUL.
posted by Anonymous, at
8/04/2008 5:26 PM
I hope a tree or a building falls on that first commenter. you are grotesque.
posted by Anonymous, at
8/04/2008 5:41 PM
What's even more believable Mr. Ed(ouard) is that you're a horse's ass! Gary (NJ)
posted by Anonymous, at
8/04/2008 5:45 PM
Edouard said…
"I nominate Besen to be included in the Eternal Hall of Shame. Why? Because Jesus said (in Luke 17) that two significant "signs" will immediately precede His return to earth: "days of Noah" (widespread physical violence)"
Right, because up until recently, human history has been just one party after another...Did you even go to school?
"and "days of Lot" (worldwide repeat of Besen's idealogical ancestors)."
I take it that would then make you the ideological ancestor of Lot, who thinks it's moral to offer up his own children to be gang raped?
"and thereby make the Bible even more believable!"
Except for the part about not bearing false witness (lying) against your neighbor, which you don't seem to have any problem with James Dobson doing.
So, you approve of lying, think human history was relatively peaceful, and believe that child rape is moral, yet your concern is with making "the Bible even more believable?"
Here's some words you may want to look up: priorities, ethics, morality, honesty, reality, facts, Google.
posted by Unknown, at
8/04/2008 6:14 PM
anonymous Edouardo: I would also like you to look up and seriously consider another term. SUICIDE.
That is how i feel but hold on if it means more coming from god then consider it as if god wants you to off yourself. You flipped out disturbed loser.
posted by Anonymous, at
8/04/2008 6:22 PM
By the way anon edouard: Judas was just pissed off because Jesus was in the closet. He actually was the bigger one of the two about being upfront and for that he is labeled a traitor. Jesus never lost his love for him though because he knew deep down Judas was right. Unfortunately Judas did not know it would be the death of Jesus. ahem (ewe2008)
posted by Anonymous, at
8/04/2008 10:55 PM
"I hope a tree [...] falls on that first commenter. you are grotesque."
Well let's hope it's the the tree of the knowledge of good and evil that falls on him - so he can finally know the difference.
posted by Unknown, at
8/05/2008 8:25 AM
Has anyone noticed that all of the religious nuts who post here are republicans? The same people who believe in the Adam and Eve creation fairy tale whose children had to have committed incest to populate the planet....no wonder these right wing religious zealots behave the way they do, they're the direct descendants of incestuous relationships, the progeny of which often produces mutations both mental and physical. Need I say more?
posted by Anonymous, at
8/05/2008 12:29 PM
Our site takes a somewhat unbalanced view of Brother Dobson. Yours is actually more charitable. Thanks for adding your comment to the blogging universe.
posted by Anonymous, at
8/05/2008 10:37 PM
Any plans (for any group at all) to protest the Straight Pride parade in Brooklyn? (Aug. 31)
posted by Joey, at
8/07/2008 8:42 AM
