Wayne Besen
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Ex-gay group “Changed” is part of a bizarre faith-healing cult. Don’t fall for it.
The group also tries to raise people from the dead and re-grow lost limbs through prayer.
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Has Sam Brinton’s story always been too good to be true?
Was Brinton’s story contrived or embellished to manipulate high-profile leaders and elevate themself into the upper echelons of LGBTQ+ activism?
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Florida’s disgusting “Don’t Say Gay” bill restricts freedom at home as we fight for it abroad
Like Putin, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is justifying Florida’s tyranny by pretending to support family values.
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The religious right’s anger shows the hollowness of their recent political victories
Evangelical Christians are still trying to be a gatekeeper in a world that now has endless gates.
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Gay Ft. Lauderdale mayor honors anti-LGBTQ church because they “changed.” Guess what happened next.
The ministry’s leader compared same-sex marriage to marrying a car and insulted the mayor.
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Winning the election is not enough: Perpetrators must be tried & punished
They should bear the Scarlet “T” (for treason), for the remainder of their shameful, ignominious careers.
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What can the Black Plague teach us about America’s reaction to the COVID-19 crisis?
The way humans reacted to the Black Plague has striking similarities to how Trump supporters and the religious right are behaving today.
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You cannot be pro-life & anti-LGBTQ
Homophobia and transphobia kill, so the people who want to protect fetuses should stop trying to pass legislation that increases LGBTQ suicide.
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“Ex-gays” lobbied Congress. Maybe they should stop having gay sex first.
“You know what I spent my time doing? Dealing with leaders in ‘ex-gay’ ministries who were having sex with the people who were coming to them for help.”
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Jersey mayor says LGBTQ rights are an ‘affront to almighty God’ & shouldn’t be mentioned in schools
“The Bible tells us that they will try but not succeed, and pay the eternal price for their rebellion.”