Once Again the Religious Bigots Are Wrong

Citing 83 studies performed since 1960, yesterday the American Psychological Association declared that "reparative therapy" (the "ex-gay" movement") for homosexuals does not work and should not be attempted.

In a resolution adopted by the APA's governing council, and in an accompanying report, the association issued its most comprehensive repudiation of "reparative therapy" — a concept espoused by a small but persistent group of therapists, often allied with religious conservatives, who maintain gays can change.

No solid evidence exists that such change is likely, says the resolution, adopted by a 125-4 vote. The APA said some research suggests that efforts to produce change could be harmful, inducing depression and suicidal tendencies. Instead of seeking such change, the APA urged therapists to consider multiple options — that could range from celibacy to switching churches — for helping clients live spiritually rewarding lives in instances where their sexual orientation and religious faith conflict.

The APA had criticized reparative therapy in the past, but a six-member task force added weight to this position by examining 83 studies on sexual orientation change conducted since 1960.

Press release here . After a while, one wishes the religious bigots would read a the Bible, instead of relying to their idiot clergy to decipher it for them. People are drawn to the ministry, because they are stupid and can't get accepted into any other institute of higher learning, so they attend seminary school.

The Bible is ONLY ONE book. Read it! It's full of hatred: condoning slavery, oppression of woman, homophobia, stoning sinners, condemning people who have different beliefs to hell, etc. People need to stop depending on the stupid, corrupt clergy to read the Bible for them.

95% of Christians have not read the Bible. Why be a Christian then? Like I said the Bible is only one book, read it! It doesn't make sense? There's a reason it doesn't make sense.