Statement of Apology from former Exodus Leaders

Beyond Ex-gay ^ | June 27, 2007 | Darlene Bogle, Michael Bussee, Jeremy Marks

[Salman]

As former leaders of ex-gay ministries, we apologize to those individuals and families who believed our message that there is something inherently wrong with being gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. Some who heard our message were compelled to try to change an integral part of themselves, bringing harm to themselves and their families. Although we acted in good faith, we have since witnessed the isolation, shame, fear, and loss of faith that this message creates. We apologize for our part in the message of broken truth we spoke on behalf of Exodus and other organizations.

[Salman]

Well well well. They repent of their repentance.

[padre35]

“And they have minds roiled like the sea, or the wind, blowing here and then there”

There really is no rest for the wicked.

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

My guess is, they never bought it to begin with. They were there to weaken the organization.

[lonestar67]

All choices are respected . . . except the decision to abandon the gay lifestyle.

That decision is attacked and screamed at as evil.

Fascinating pathology.

[elizabetty]

Can I issue a statement like this if I start smoking again?

[Darkwolf377]

I’m laughing at all the FReepers who tried to sell me on this “ex-gay” crap.

[gcruse]

Yes, it’s all a gay plot. Bwahahahahahahhh!!!

[mvpel]

If the deep desire to pick one’s nose in public is an integral part of someone, should that be respected or celebrated?

G-d presents each of us with unique challenges and shortcomings that we must either work to overcome or surrender to.

[69ConvertibleFirebird]

...from former Exodus Leaders

**Former** leaders knocking their old organization. I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked... (barf)

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

Laugh because your side wins one. I think it is a tragedy for those who really want to turn their lives around and do what is right.

[69ConvertibleFirebird]

Do you laugh at all of the ex-gays as well?

[Sherman Logan]

This is three people, some of whom haven’t been involved with the group for many years.

Three out of ???

[Darkwolf377]

Do you laugh at all of the ex-gays as well?

I would if there were any.

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

Speaking of crap, what they do is clearly not normal.

[gcruse]

I didn’t win one. The ex-gay thing has been a hoax from day one. Homosexuality is a phenotype, not a choice.

[Darkwolf377]

Speaking of crap, what they do is clearly not normal.

If I never read another article about gays in any form I'd be happy (but not gay), but this "ex-gay" stuff cracks me up.

[lonestar67]

The one choice humans cannot make: not to be gay.

That essence of being is too sacred to be challenged.

It is the ultimate orthodoxy.

Once you have acted on being gay you have entered into the eternal bliss and sanctity of the true choice.

It is unassailable and rises above all other behaviors to be the ultimate American expression.

[HereInTheHeartland]

“I’m laughing at all the FReepers who tried to sell me on this “ex-gay” crap”

Unfortunately for many of them; death, depression, and self destruction has a powerful attraction.

[69ConvertibleFirebird]

Ahh... So the ex-gays are all liars. You also see a LOT of black helicopters flying around your place as well. Thanks for the good laugh!

[Darkwolf377]

Ahh... So the ex-gays are all liars. You also see a LOT of black helicopters flying around your place as well. Thanks for the good laugh!

Yes, someone just magically becoming not attracted to a gender is JUST like black helicopters.

It's called DENIAL. You are apparently either believing it's a river in Egypt, or are...oh, never mind.