The Truth Wins Out Against Lansing “Therapist”

Our very own Pattitude finally got some justice for the abuse he suffered at the hands of so-called “ex-gay therapy”.  From Truth Wins Out:

Truth Wins Out (TWO) revealed today that the nation’s largest “ex-gay” organization, Exodus International, officially cut ties with its Lansing affiliate Corduroy Stone after charges were made by an ex-gay survivor that the sessions included harmful and bizarre therapy. In August, Patrick McAlvey made the charges against Corduroy Stone’s Mike Jones in a Truth Wins Out video, yet it took Exodus until December to take action. Exodus’ dithering in the face of scandal cost precious time and may have placed additional youth in harm’s way, according to Truth Wins Out.

So Exodus International knew this guy had no mental health training or certification and isn’t an ordained minister with academic counseling credentials.  Then, they let him loose on local churches and parents hysterical at the thought of their children “living the gay lifestyle”.  There really should be a Better Hateful Business Bureau where homophobes can at least insure that they are getting bad advice from qualified individuals.

Our friends over at Michigan Messenger (hi Todd!) have an extensive article on the subject so go there and read it.  The best line though?

“I think it’s in the best interest of the state to protect people from being harmed by these charlatans.”

Amen.

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