Lester Leavitt, believing what his Mormon Church taught him about overcoming his attraction to men, married Barbara in 1981. After 23 years together, they both now know the Truth about that advice. One couple's story of love, grace and a friendship anchored in trust. (more)
Focus on the Family's James Dobson has once again disorted research and "cherry-picked" quotes to support his views. This interview with one of the authors he misquoted in Time Magazine clarifies what she really said and how she feels about Dobson's tactics.
Dobson's camp has publicized a small portion of the story on gay "rehabilitation." Dr. Robert Spitzer, author of often quoted research, tells us the rest of the story, including how hard it was to gather a sample group for the study.
James Dobson's assertion that "two mommies is one too many" doesn't tell the whole story, according to one of the researchers Dobson quoted. Author and family relationships expert Dr. Kyle Pruett feels that Dobson "cherry picked" his research to support highly dicriminatory views.
"Ex-Gay" group Exodus International swears they LOVE gay people when in front of the mainstream media. When talking to their right wing base or Christian media, however, they don't sound quite so loving.
A mom, Susan Stanskas, discusses how 'ex-gay' organizations divide families - in the name of family values - and even cause some gay teenagers to commit suicide.
In this video, she urges parents to accept their gay and lesbian children and warns about the harm done by rejecting them.
If you are a parent who has learned your child is gay or lesbian, please visit www.PFLAG.org.
Nick Cavnar spent 30 years as an Ex-Gay. When he finally found the strength to come out, he discovered a warm and friendly community ready to accept him.