Brief Media Round-Up Concerning Day Of Truth Announcement

Day-of-Truth

I knew when Alan made the announcement that Exodus was giving up participation in the Day of Truth campaign that it would cause a bit of a stir.  I didn't expect it to cause such an enormous amount of feedback! The blogosphere lit up and emails, Facebook private messages, phone calls started coming in.  There were quite a number of media outlets that picked up the story as well. A vast majority of the feedback was exuberant agreement with the decision. However, there were a few who didn't like the decision.  Some of those who disagreed were very thoughtful about their disagreement and … [Read more...]

Georgia Counselor Wrongly Terminated for Religious Views

ADF

From the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF): FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADF to appeal decision against wrongly fired Ga. counselor Christian counselor acted in best interests of client but loses job for honoring professional, ethical obligations Friday, March 26, 2010 ATLANTA — Alliance Defense Fund attorneys will appeal a judge’s ruling against a licensed counselor fired after she referred a person seeking same-sex relationship counseling to a colleague. Rather than attempt to provide a service that would conflict with her sincerely-held religious beliefs on homosexual behavior, … [Read more...]

Exodus Troubled by ELCA Vote to Affirm Same-Sex Relationships in Clergy

From the Exodus Press Office August 21, 2009 Exodus Troubled by ELCA Vote to Affirm Same-Sex Relationships in Clergy Orlando, FL.  Exodus International, the world's largest interdenominational ministry helping those conflicted by same-sex attraction to live a life that reflects the Christian faith, is troubled by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's vote today to allow congregations to hire clergy involved in same-sex relationships. Exodus says this is a clear move away from biblical teaching on sexuality and a disconcerting approach to this issue. The 559 to 451 vote came … [Read more...]

Evangelical Lutherans Vote on Gay Clergy

Church Steeple Cross

From the Washington Post: The Evangelical Lutheran Church is the latest major denomination to wrestle with the question of gay clergy. The issue has divided the Episcopal Church, which last month voted to make gay people eligible for any ordained ministry, further threatening to split the worldwide Anglican Communion, of which it is a branch. And earlier this year, the Presbyterian Church (USA) voted against accepting openly gay pastors, although the margin narrowed compared with a 2001 vote. The issue has also roiled the United Methodists, which, after an emotional debate last year, voted … [Read more...]

LOVE WON OUT TRANSITIONS TO EXODUS INTERNATIONAL – Official Announcement

From the Exodus Press Office: LOVE WON OUT TRANSITIONS TO EXODUS INTERNATIONAL Focus on the Family's conference on  homosexuality joins Exodus' expanding church outreach Orlando, FL. -- Focus on the Family's Love Won Out conference on homosexuality will be moving to Exodus International starting November, the longtime allies announced today. The move is a logical step not only for both organizations, but also for a movement that has educated and equipped Christians for decades about the reality that unwanted same-sex attractions can be overcome. Exodus is making church education a priority … [Read more...]