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Washington, D.C.—A September 21 statement released by the anti-gay organization
Exodus North America, says that its 'Ex-Gay' Chairman, John Paulk, has suffered
a severe blow to his credibility.
The statement reads:
"We are saddened to confirm media reports that our board chairman, John
Paulk, visited a gay bar in Washington, D.C., last Tuesday evening, where he
was seen and photographed by several gay-rights activists.
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“Mr. Paulk was in Washington for a job-related business meeting. While
walking in the DuPont Circle neighborhood, he entered a business
establishment to use the restroom and immediately realized that it was a gay
bar.
“Instead of leaving, Paulk used the bathroom and then sat down to engage
another married man in conversation. He was confronted about 30 minutes later by gay
activists who recognized him. As he attempted to leave the establishment,
several photographs were taken.
" 'John's actions represent a serious lapse in sound judgment,' said Bob
Davies, North American executive director of Exodus International. "His
decision to enter a gay establishment for any reason opens him up to all
kinds of speculation and questions by both other Exodus leaders and also the
gay community."
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"The Exodus board met by phone to verify details of Paulk's behavior. Paulk
told the board that 'curiosity' was the main motivation for him remaining in
the bar. No inappropriate moral behavior was connected with the incident. 'I
have absolutely no desire to return to homosexuality,' Paulk told the board,
emphasizing that he has been free of homosexual involvement for over a
decade and has remained sexually faithful to his wife since their wedding
day.
"The board determined that Paulk had violated no moral standards that would
disquality him from his leadership role in Exodus, and took no action today
on removing him from the board of directors.
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" 'We are saddened over this situation,' Bob Davies said. 'We are grieved over
the heartache and trauma that this is bringing to John and his family. We
are thankful for his years of hard work and commitment to our organization,
but we recognize that this incident, while unintentional, has dealt a severe
blow to John's credibility as an Exodus spokesperson.'
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