Parents and the Ex-Gay Movement

Ex-Gay survivor Peterson Toscano talks about the harm that came to him and his parents because of the Family & Friends weekend at the Love in Action residential program that tells people they can find freedom from homosexuality. Now openly gay, Peterson speaks out about the harm of reparative therapy and ex-gay ministries.

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[SP567]

My Mom died too. She could never accept me. My father was very abusive to me and to her. I think she felt is was his fault. She thought I could change it. I couldn't. It wasn't his fault either. I was always that way.

Thanks for the video. It's too real.

[p2son]

Thank you so much for your comment and for sharing some of your story. So sorry that you suffered so much.

peterson

[iceflamesburn]

A program like that killed my brother he was still gay and when our grandparents violently objected he went for "help" Six months later this wonder loving, gentle,kind funny person HUNG HIMSELF, they are DANGEROUS

[RogueMarch]

I'm mexican, straight, catholic and this ministries make me sick to my stomach. Why those people use guilt and Jesus to make people ashame just for being themselves?!

[Mottahead]

Well, as a raging heterosexual (even though contained by a loving mariage), I have this to say:

- Perhaps being gay didn't make sense in ancient times when small communities needed children (which is a little odd, since gay men CAN have children).

- Nowadays with the world population as large as it is, being gay actually solves a problem - it helps to control population growth

Too cold, isn't it?

Well, I don't like people to be defined by their sexual orientation.

Every person has a name.

[mariotaz]

America, you guys can be fuckin' weird as hell sometimes...

[nightfrog65]

The Christian church does not have a good record when it comes to treating others according to the golden rule:

-Pograms against Jews,

-Crusades against Muslims

-Spanish inquisition

-Forced conversion of native indians in central/north/south america

-Current campaigns to ban same-sex marraiges/unions

-Protests over women becoming clergy

I'm not blaming all Christians; some actually have a heart for others and don't use religion to justify their bigotry.

[wanderlustonwheels]

@jehoshqwe You're an example of someone who speaks out of complete and utter ignorance. You need to google 'homosexual behaviour in animals' or 'list of animals displaying homosexual behaviour'. homosexuality has been recorded in a large number of animal species (including most if not all primates). That includes dogs, cats, elephants and giraffes. Don't believe me? Do the research yourself and find out.

[basp3]

I am a 19 year old male who is in his first year of college and I just recently accepted myself as bisexual. For many years, I tried to get rid of my same sex attractions (not through ex-gay rehab, though). It never worked. I had done a few of the things ex-gay ministries teach, they were ineffective and caused me some mental harm, and I won't fall for that bullshit again. I like who I am. no one is to blame.

Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[MattRichards711]

@jehoshqwe: 95% of male giraffes are homosexual. I apologize for your lack of scientific knowledge.

[iceflamesburn]

@jehoshqwe Sorry I think these people are very dangerous. People are born homosexual. If you can tell me the EXACT Minute you made a decision about your sexuality please do. I have met some very caring and loving Christians and I consider myself a Christian I prefer to leave another persons love and sex life between them and GOD!

[jehoshqwe]

do you see gay dogs? cats? elephants ?giraffes? No.. beacuse God made us to genetically so that a man can love a woman and a woman love a man... thats the truth

[jehoshqwe]

@iceflamesburn they are not dangerous they just approached him wrong.....I sorry to hear that but stuff like that is not meant to be....do you see gay dogs? cats? elephants ?giraffes? No.. beacuse God made us to genetically so that a man can love a woman and a woman love a man... thats the truth

[william76950]

I always believed that God hates the sin and not the sinner. If a homosexual person gives themselves to God and abstains from sexual immorality, I believe that they can achieve Eternal Life.