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Happy 1st Blog/Facebook Birthday Exodus!

August 6, 2010 By Randy Thomas
firstbirthday

It's hard to believe we have had this blog, and complementary Facebook page, for a full year as of today! I am very glad to see this blog succeed. We had one serious attempt to have a ministry blog in the past that just didn't quite work.  So with lessons learned and the advent of social networking ... this blog took off right out of the gate! While I don't know that our blog will *ever* be a top dog blog like Instapundit (who knows really? :) ) we don't do this for "the numbers."  Regardless, I am a stats-a-holic so here are some statistical tidbits that those who do read this blog might … [Read more...]

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Statement from Alan Chambers, President of Exodus International on the Criminalization of Homosexuality, 2009 Uganda Conference and Beyond

June 8, 2010 By Alan Chambers
Uganda

Criticism is easy to come by at Exodus.  We are a large and diverse organization made up of many members.  Our growth over the years has caused us to not always know what the hand or foot are doing, which sometimes causes us to look like we are “all butt”.  That’s humanity for you, even Christian humanity. That said, and without a wordy explanation or excuse, this public post is way overdue and I sincerely hope it clears up any speculation about how I really feel about gay and lesbian people, Ugandan or otherwise, the criminalization of homosexuality, Exodus’s connection to the … [Read more...]

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Joyce Meyer Speaks Against Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill – Christian Today

April 14, 2010 By Randy Thomas
Uganda

From Christian Today: Charismatic preacher Joyce Meyer has spoken out against Uganda’s highly contentious Anti-Homosexuality Bill. In a statement released Monday, Meyer said it is “increasingly evident” that the Bill introduced in the Ugandan parliament is a “profoundly offensive, dangerous and disturbing attack on the very foundation of individual liberties and human rights afforded not only to the good citizens of Uganda, but on the at-large global community”. “If enacted, this hostile legislation will also further, and adversely, serve as a major setback in the … [Read more...]

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Baptist Press Covers Exodus Response to Ugandan NASWU Statement

April 6, 2010 By Randy Thomas
Uganda

From Baptist Press: "NASWU rejects the view that same-sex attraction is an innate 'orientation,' rather it is part of a range of feelings individuals ought to learn to bring under control as they mature," the social workers said. "There is justification for Uganda to put in place appropriate legislation to comprehensively prohibit homosexuality." But the group said the bill contains drafting errors that should be corrected before its passage. Specifically, the clause requiring mandatory reporting of all known homosexual offenses should be amended to exempt disclosure made in counseling … [Read more...]

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Exodus International Responds to Ugandan Social Worker Association

March 29, 2010 By Randy Thomas

From the Exodus Press Office: Exodus International Responds to Ugandan Social Worker Association's Endorsement of Country's Anti-Homosexuality Bill ORLANDO, FL - Last week, the National Association of Social Workers of Uganda (NASWU) issued an endorsement of the African nation's controversial anti-homosexuality bill, arguing "there is justification for Uganda to put in place appropriate legislation to comprehensively prohibit homosexuality." The organization did recommend changes to the legislation, such as an exemption for counselors helping those struggling with same-sex attraction … [Read more...]

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Ugandan Statement Issued From Exodus Board & North American Leaders

March 22, 2010 By Alan Chambers

UPDATE 7:30pm EDT: 7 names added: Joe Dallas, Karen Booth, Dean Greer, Patrick Kennedy, Jason Thompson, Katherine Allen, Nancy Brown and links to Exodus blog coverage and other resources added. UPDATE March 25th, 12:15pm EDT: 5 names added: Ron Dennis, Tammie Blanchette, Leslie Gunby, Tye Gamey and Bonnie Doebly, list formatted to read easier. ---Begin--- Due to the continued threat of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill of 2009, introduced before the Ugandan parliament on October 14, 2009, and bills like it in other nations, the Board of Directors of Exodus International and its … [Read more...]

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Molotov Mitchell’s Videos Create Firestorm

February 23, 2010 By Randy Thomas
Molotov

UPDATED with response from G-A-Y Blog at the end of the post. Molotov Mitchell is definitely making a name for himself. I met Molotov in DC in March of 2009.  He and his wife were hilarious and very personable.  I could relate to his zeal in talking about Christ but when it came to public policy ... not so much.  Granted we had some of the same ideas that certain things politically and culturally needed to be forthrightly addressed but his reasoning and approach seemed unnecessarily harsh.  I didn't say anything at the time because I just met the guy and I didn't want to jump right in … [Read more...]

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Gay Activist “Good As You: G-A-Y” Blog Asserts A Measure of Civility

February 16, 2010 By Randy Thomas
G-A-Y Shadow

It's very interesting that G-A-Y blog extended a brief measure of commendation a couple of months ago about a post I did concerning Matt Barber's crass quote, SoulForce (another gay activist group) agreed with us about Uganda last week and today G-A-Y has a few benevolent things to say about Alan.  They state: Alan Chambers is clearly a smart and passionate man. He also comes across like a decent person who sees many flaws within the frequently overheated "pro-family" movement, and, to his credit (one that's reserved for few in the professional anti-LGBT world), Alan is somewhat willing … [Read more...]

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Soulforce Agrees With Exodus About Uganda

February 9, 2010 By Randy Thomas

Soulforce, a gay activist group, describe themselves as: ... guided by the spirit of truth and empowered by the principles of relentless nonviolent resistance, works to end the religious and political oppression of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning people. They haven't been our biggest fans, by far, over the years. Yet, in an Open Letter to Jan and Paul Crouch (TBN) by Soulforce Founder Mel White, on February 5th,  stated: It isn’t just the “liberal media” who are condemning the bill. In mid-November, Exodus International, the ministry that promises to … [Read more...]

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President Obama & Secretary Clinton Speak Out Against “Odious” Ugandan Bill

February 4, 2010 By Randy Thomas

Thank you Mr. President and Secretary of State Clinton. Of course I don't agree with them on a whole lot concerning issues surrounding homosexuality but it is nice to be able to agree with them about this. MORE: New York Times Picks up Uganda Story Rick Warren Graciously and Strongly Denounces Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill Rachel Maddow vs. Richard Cohen – Interview Review & Missing the Point About Uganda Rachel Maddow, Uganda and Me – Guest Post by Don Schmierer Don Schmierer Added to Letter Opposing Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill Charisma News Online Picks Up … [Read more...]

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