Disney Makes Right Decision Concerning “Ex-Gay” Policy

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Over the past year, PFOX worked within Disney circles to force a vote by shareholders to include "ex-gays" as a part of the Disney corporate non-discrimination policy.  Disney rejected the measure in terms that would make "landslide" seem a vast understatement (by 98%.) As stated before here and here, I don't think trying to adding another layer of identity politics to the culture war is a good idea. The language PFOX uses is confusing. It appears they are doing a "find and replace" word processing function on their organizational messaging.  They are copying gay activist talking … [Read more...]

Disney Ordered to Include Ex-Gays in Shareholder Resolution

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Sidenote: PFOX is no longer a part of the Exodus Member Ministry network.  The separation occurred last summer and was amicable. The PFOX Press Release (most of it) parsed with my comments: Disney Ordered to Include Ex-Gays in Shareholder Resolution BURBANK, Calif., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed the Walt Disney Company to accept a shareholder resolution requesting the inclusion of ex-gays in Disney's sexual orientation policies and corporate diversity programs. Disney had opposed the ex-gay resolution and asked the SEC for … [Read more...]

PFOX Vs. Disney + Interview with Family News In Focus

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Parents & Friends of Ex-Gays (PFOX) has endorsed a shareholder's move to petition Disney to add "ex-gays" to their employee non-discrimination policy. I appreciate the good heart and kind intent of the actual shareholder who brought this petition forward.  That said, I do have some concerns: 1. Christians on a Post-gay journey aren't terminally unique for time and eternity. Adopting a victim mindset of being perpetually "other," makes it tough to move beyond the labels of homosexuality at all. We are Christians ... period.  Our issues aren't issue of "ex-gayness" in corporate policy. … [Read more...]

PFOX vs. NEA Court Appeal Decision Results In Mixed Messages

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PFOX seems to be happy with the result: August 25, 2009 Contact:  Regina Griggs, Executive Director, Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays (PFOX), 804-453-4737, PFOX@pfox.org Washington, D.C. – In a precedent setting case, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia has ruled that former homosexuals are a protected class that must be recognized under sexual orientation non-discrimination laws.  The Court held that, under the D.C. Human Rights Act, sexual orientation does not require immutable characteristics. “We are gratified … [Read more...]