"There was a time in my life when I used to sound a lot like Rick Perry.
In fact, for more than ten years I was one of the nation’s leading
spokesmen for the 'ex-gay' movement. I traveled the country telling
audiences that being gay was a preventable condition, and it could be
treated if only you followed a simple plan, obeyed God and sought
repentance for your sins. 'Ladies and gentlemen, homosexuality is not a
genetic, inborn condition,' I would say. 'It is the result of traceable
causes that, once unraveled, can bring about understanding and
transformation in the life of one who is motivated and submitted to
God.' [snip]But I was in denial. It wasn’t in fact true, any of it.
Worse than being wrong, it was harmful to many people—and caused me
years of pain in my own life. Which is why I have this to say to the
Rick Perrys of the world: You don’t understand this issue. At all."
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Former "ex-gay" poster boy
John Paulk, writing for
Politico Magazine.
Read the full essay.
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