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| Compiled By GayToday
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia--Twenty members of the Tasmanian lesbian and gay
community picketed a seminar here on Saturday June 19th. The seminar was being conducted by the Exodus Ministry, an organization which claims to "cure" homosexuals.
According to a spokesperson for the picket, Mr Nick Toonen, the American and Australian Psychological Associations have condemned the so called treatments used by organizations such as Exodus, as ineffective and destructive. "The mish mash of pop psychology and Bible study which Exodus uses in its vain attempt to convert homosexuals into heterosexuals is not only useless, but can actually make life much harder for the vulnerable people who are sucked into these programs", Mr Toonen said.
Lesbian and gay protesters at the anti-Exodus picket carried placards declaring "Homophobia Destroys Families", and "Lesbian and Proud". Following the picket an organizer of the Exodus seminar approached the protesters and arranged a meeting to discuss their concerns. |
