Below
are some links I find helpful in my recovery from
the Ex-Gay Movement and in my personal and professional
development.
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| Ex-Gay Information |
| http://members.aol.com/exgaynomad/index.htm |
| The Ex-Gay Nomad describes
itself as, "an ongoing study of Christianity
& Homosexuality with particular emphasis
on the Ex-Gay Movement." I find
helpful information here and there is even a place where
someone can share his/her own story. |
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| This well presented blog gives
all the current info about the ex-gay movement. Written
with skill and accuracy, it has highlighted the Homo
No Mo Halfway House. |
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| http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_exod.htm |
| Introduction to Reparative and
Similar Therapies offers a balanced, thoughtful
look at the sorts of therapies and philosophies used
by those trying to change GLBT people. |
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| http://www.jeramyt.org/gay/exgayseminar.html |
| The Ex-Gay Movement: History,
Psychology and Politics is a site filled lots
of detailed info about the ex-gay movement including
a timeline and description of the different therapies
used by ex-gay groups. |
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| http://www.qrd.org/QRD/www/RRR/exgay.html |
| Ex-Gay Ministries Information,
lists loads of links about the Ex-Gay movement. |
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| http://www.anythingbutstraight.com/index.html |
| Anything But Straight: Unmasking
the Scandals and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth.
Wayne R. Besen wrote an excellent book about the Ex-gay
movement based on research and many interviews. His
site is loaded with useful information. |
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| History |
| http://www.androphile.org |
| The World History of Male Love.
This site is jammed packed with information
about the history of same sex love around the world.
Well written, informative and affirming. |
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| http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/pwh/index.html |
People with
a History-An On-line Guide to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
and Trans* History.
This site provides excellent information about GLBT
history. I learn something new every time I visit. |
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| http://www.generalpicture.com/gqh.htm |
| A Gay Quaker Timeline,
1820's-1950's Mitch Gould provides fascinating historical
information about Quakers and their affirmation of Queer
folks for generations. |
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| http://www.infopt.demon.co.uk/gayhist.htm#homophob |
| Gay History and Literature-Essays
by Rictor Norton |
Mr. Norton offers
an array of engaging and easy to read essays about
the history of homophobia. |
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| http://www.johncarroll.info/default.asp |
John Carroll,
The former TV Survivor (Marquesas) includes GLBT history
of the Nazi's movement against gays, the Stonewall
Rebellion and an account of the first gay activist
(along with a number of sexy pictures of himself) |
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| http://www.sodomylaws.org |
The History
of Sodomy Laws in the United States provides
extensive information about the history and philosophy
behind Sodomy laws in the US dated back to colonial
times. |
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| GLBT Spirituality |
| http://gaychristian.net |
| Gay Christian Network
offers a positive and safe message board, a weekly radio
program, live chats and great resources. It is a growing
cyber community for Queer Christians |
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| http://www.slaafws.org/ |
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
(SLAA)
One of the reasons men and women flock to ex-gay programs
is to find help overcoming sex or relationship addiction.
SLAA provides men and women a safe place to find help
with addiction issues. Both straight and queer folks
are welcome to their meetings. |
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| http://www.spiritualfruits.com |
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Fruits provides visitors with easy to read
Bible commentary about GLBT issues. Great links and
provocative essays. |
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| http://www.christianlesbians.com/ |
Christian
Lesbians provides inspiring coming OUT stories,
a chat room, a daily devotional and many essays, including
the insightful, "A Response to Ex-Gay Ministries." |
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| http://indegayforum.org/
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| Read thoughtful and thought provoding articles
at the Independent Gay Forum. Some
of the nation’s greatest minds grapple with issues
surrounding ethics, politics, and culture |
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| http://www.qspirit.org/ |
Christian De La Huerta's
Q-Spirit seeks help GLBT folks 'fully
claim our spiritual roles of service, leadership and
community enrichment in the world.' |
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| http://www.melwhite.org/ |
Mel White
spent over 35 years struggling with his homosexual
desires and finally came OUT. While still in the closet,
he worked with the likes of Jerry Falwell and Pat
Roberstson. His site is affirming and informative. |
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| http://www.beliefnet.com/ |
Beliefnet
is not just for GLBT folks, but it is friendly towards
us. It offers information about all sorts of spiritual
practices and religions. Be sure to check out the
ìBelief-O-Maticî online quiz. |
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| http://www.truluck.com |
| Steps to Recovery from Bible Abuse.
Dr. Rembert S. Truluck provides tons of information
about the Bible and Homosexuality, the ex-gay movement
annd much, much more. |
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| http://www.whosoever.org
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| Whosoever.org provides
viewings with insightful and well written articles about
Queer spirituality, the ex-gay movement and related
issues. |
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| Fun Stuff |
| http://www.bettybowers.com |
| Betty Bowers, America's Best Christian |
| Droll, at times deliciously irreverent
and drenched in satire, Betty Bowers single handedly
takes on the Conservative Right Wing Ex-gay establishment. |
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| http://www.theonion.com |
| The Onion delivers saucy
satire of contemporary news and culture. They have funny
Ex-Gay articles too. |
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| http://www.wizardrealm.com/tests/index.html |
| Barbarian's Online Test Page
lists scores of personality, intelligence, relationship
and fun tests to take on line. |
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| http://www.sho.com/queerduck/ |
| Queer Duck! Check out
that zany duck that not only is a funny bird, but actually
tackles some hot topics. |
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| http://www.thesimpsons.com |
| The Simpsons never fail
to make us laugh at ourselves and our country. |
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