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'Missing' Man Sought by Gay Pal Is Willingly Undergoing Counseling, Family Says (
Fox News ^ | Thursday, July 23, 2009 | Joshua Rhett Miller

Posted on 07/23/2009 2:48:08 PM PDT by nmh

EXCLUSIVE: A 23-year-old pre-med student who "got caught up with friends who were pulling him" toward homosexuality is well and undergoing Christian counseling, his family says.

But a gay activist who created a Web site to locate the "missing" man says Bryce Faulkner's silence speaks volumes, claiming that the young man's religious parents are controlling his every move in an effort to "cure" him of his homosexuality.

Debra Faulkner, of El Dorado, Ark., denied the Web site's reports that her son was forced against his will to undergo reparative therapy for homosexuality at Exodus International, a nonprofit Christian organization that seeks "freedom from homosexuality" through Jesus Christ.

"He's fine," Debra Faulkner told FOXNews.com. "All the stories you've been told are not true."

She said Brett Harris, who created the "Help Save Bryce" Web site, had posted her phone number and home address, resulting in dozens of harassing calls and threatening letters to her home.

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To: Arguendo; nmh
Celebrating: 17 Post-gay Years Later

Randy Thomas
July 23, 2009

Today, my fourth day of “staycation” I celebrate 17 years of freedom from my gay identity and worldview. I haven’t blogged about it every year of my blogging life but on the 14th anniversary I said this anniversary date was July 23rd but last year I got it in my head that it was the 24th.

Turning forty (and now I am forty “one-derful” according to a new friend) … ah well. I am sure the true anniversary date is July 23rd. Regardless, it is a great day to meditate and reflect.

To be clear, this is not my Christian “re-birthday.” I became a Christian two months before deciding to question and seek freedom from homosexuality defining who I am and how I behave.

Last week I did a number of interviews during the conference and I can’t remember which one it was where I shared about this anniversary date. But the reporter said, “so… are you going to like … you know … throw a party or something?”

::: laugh ::: I wish. Could you imagine? … oh the fun we could have with that scenario. ::: moving along :::

I told the reporter that no, there would not be a party or any big event planned. I usually just take time to meditate on the milestones that God has made in my relational life.

Homosexuality is hardly something that can be reduced to sexual behavior. It, mixed with gay ideology and a multitude of complex factors, could possibly define a person’s whole relational worldview, goals and perceived possibilities. It can quite possibly even define our relationship with God (example: God must be like _______ because my same sex attractions only afford these possibilities.)

It was all that, and more, for me … until 17 years ago.

On this day I remember the milestones of my post-gay relational journey. I remember the dark nights of the soul, joyous epiphanies as well as the mundane consistency of everyday life that is also life giving. I reflect on the friends who have come and gone, the ones who remain over the long haul and the ones yet to be.

I remember the various friends who have taken a post-gay journey as well. The marriages created/restored, the content celibate, the families formed or healed … and on and on. I’ll remember the two women I have fallen in love with (especially the last) during this journey. I will remember the mysteries revealed and other mysteries to be further explored. I cannot deny that I have seen and experienced God’s glory uniquely manifested in gender complementarity. Those lessons have and will continue to prepare me for eventual earthly marriage as well as symbols of how Christ (the Bridegroom) relates to His Bride (the Church.) I will be praying for my future wife even though I am content with the knowledge that I may or may not marry.

And throughout the day I will remember what it was like to fall in love with God and find my place in Him. Because of Christ alone, I am secure and steadfast. I remember what it was/is like to take my place as a man among men and a brother to my sisters in Christ.

There will also be meditations and an inventory of where I am at and what is on my heart. I will present that to the Lord, seek His wisdom and pray for His will to be done.

So while being gay (for me) was so much more than sexual behavior, I think I can safely say that all of our relational lives can be summed up in the eternal yearning in each of our hearts to “know and be known.” For me, I have found the only life giving answers are to turn away from self-sufficiency and humanistic systems of thought and run toward a sacrificial Savior whom I also know to be merciful and call Lord.

So no, no fancy parties but plenty to think about and joy to share.

21 posted on 07/23/2009 3:47:26 PM PDT by Lauren BaRecall (I am only ONE of many real Jim Thompsons, yet I am ONE.)
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To: nmh
Here's a very telling coment form the article: "He's being economically blackmailed, that's what it is," Swanson said, referring to perceived threats that Bryce's parents would take away his car and privileges if he declined to seek help. "They say they're going to cure somebody for something that's not treatable."

If the guy is truly and adult, wants to make adult decisions in his life for right or wrong, he can't have it both ways. His parents have the right to spend their money as they see fit and to set conditions on the use of that money. He doesn't like it? He can work and make his own money.

22 posted on 07/23/2009 3:48:30 PM PDT by Tamar1973 (http://koreanforniancooking.blogspot.com/)
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To: nmh

Why is everyone assumng that the gay guy is not telling the truth? When does one technically beome an adult? Why was the mom hacking into her 23 year old sons e-mail?
And how come the son has not said himself that he was not coerced?


23 posted on 07/23/2009 3:53:17 PM PDT by chae (I am karmic retribution)
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To: nmh
"He's being economically blackmailed, that's what it is," Swanson said, referring to perceived threats that Bryce's parents would take away his car and privileges if he declined to seek help.

He's 23 years old, and he can make up his own mind.

Go straight and keep the ride, or go gay and sashay.

24 posted on 07/23/2009 3:55:28 PM PDT by dead (I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)
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To: nmh

They didn’t want to cause any harm to the family. /s

That’s why they put their contact information (including business) on the web!

http://tinyurl.com/kmnflw

Plus, emails from the Faulkners

******

I know the Faulkners and they haven’t forced Bryce into anything. They are being nicer people about this than I would, that’s for sure!


25 posted on 07/23/2009 3:56:36 PM PDT by kcvl
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To: chae
Why is everyone assumng that the gay guy is not telling the truth?

I have a gay brother. Spent time with his friends and heard their stories. The gay guy is probably padding the story. Homosexuality is a mental illness. Do you believe people that don't know who they are?

26 posted on 07/23/2009 3:59:24 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (Make yourselves sheep and the wolves will eat you. Ben Franklin)
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To: DJ MacWoW

I don’t believe that homosexuality is a mental illness.


27 posted on 07/23/2009 4:02:02 PM PDT by chae (I am karmic retribution)
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To: chae
Why is everyone assumng that the gay guy is not telling the truth? When does one technically beome an adult? Why was the mom hacking into her 23 year old sons e-mail?

Because I know the Faulkners and nothing these people are saying about them is true, NONE OF IT (including hacking into their son's email account)! The gay guy is lying along with all his gay friends he has recruited to trash the Faulkners by posting their personal contacts on the Internet!

They even called the Sheriff's department (who thought they were KOOKS) on the Faulkners. This is what the gay Gestapo does!

28 posted on 07/23/2009 4:02:16 PM PDT by kcvl
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To: kcvl

I still would like to know why the only comment from the son has been a written statement delivered by someone else. If he was not coerced in any way, why won’t he come out and say so?


29 posted on 07/23/2009 4:09:03 PM PDT by chae (I am karmic retribution)
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To: chae

Then you have been fooled. It is a deviant lifestyle.


30 posted on 07/23/2009 4:09:59 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (Make yourselves sheep and the wolves will eat you. Ben Franklin)
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To: nmh
Parents, PLEASE be involved with your kids. KNOW the company they keep.

I agree with that, totally.

When they are kids (I have 7).

A 23-year old is a grown man. Treating grown men and women like children (or "kids") is the source of great mischief.

31 posted on 07/23/2009 4:12:05 PM PDT by Jim Noble (I hope Sarah will start a 2nd party soon)
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To: DJ MacWoW

Oh no, here we go with the noob moniker. Let me guess, in your world people have no knowledge of subjects that you proclaim deep knowledge of due to their join date on an internet message board, right? Where in my post did I say anything like being a homosexual does not cause physical harm and mental distress? Nor where did I argue about their guilt forcing them to pursue others into acceptance of their lifestyle?


32 posted on 07/23/2009 4:12:17 PM PDT by Anti-Kenyan
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To: chae; kcvl

I’d like to know why you think this young man’s life is anybody’s business.


33 posted on 07/23/2009 4:14:18 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (Make yourselves sheep and the wolves will eat you. Ben Franklin)
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To: DJ MacWoW

I have yet to see any thing to prove that it is a mental illness. I’m not saying it is considered the norm, I’m just saying that it is not an illness.


34 posted on 07/23/2009 4:14:40 PM PDT by chae (I am karmic retribution)
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To: nmh

She said Brett Harris, who created the “Help Save Bryce” Web site, had posted her phone number and home address, resulting in dozens of harassing calls and threatening letters to her home

Ah, those tolerant homofacists...........


35 posted on 07/23/2009 4:15:15 PM PDT by SECURE AMERICA (Coming to You From the Front Lines of Occupied America)
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To: Arguendo

Good luck if he’s able to change, but I’m not convinced it’s possible.

Why?
Can people only make one decision in their lives? Only one choice?


36 posted on 07/23/2009 4:18:59 PM PDT by SECURE AMERICA (Coming to You From the Front Lines of Occupied America)
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To: chae
I have yet to see any thing to prove that it is a mental illness. I’m not saying it is considered the norm, I’m just saying that it is not an illness.

Don't be silly. Homosexuality is a disorder by definition. Whether it qualifies for full blown mental illness is merely a matter of semantics. If you met a guy who liked to have sex only with chickens, would you need proof that he had a problem? How about a guy who likes to hit himself in the head with a hammer?
37 posted on 07/23/2009 4:19:24 PM PDT by fr_freak
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To: DJ MacWoW

I am commenting on a website, about a news story. If this is what you think, then why are you posting here?


38 posted on 07/23/2009 4:20:27 PM PDT by chae (I am karmic retribution)
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To: Anti-Kenyan
Post 13: Please keep your sanctimonious bs to yourself.
39 posted on 07/23/2009 4:20:37 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (Make yourselves sheep and the wolves will eat you. Ben Franklin)
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To: chae; DJ MacWoW
I don’t believe that homosexuality is a mental illness.

I've also known my share, and believe me, it is. And it's true, they *don't* know who they are.

40 posted on 07/23/2009 4:22:25 PM PDT by Lauren BaRecall (I am only ONE of many real Jim Thompsons, yet I am ONE.)
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