New York anti-gay Activists used ex-gay Material in Fight Against Gay Marriage.
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[quote]Ex-Gay Activist Comes Out for Authentic Marriage
Albany, NY - New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms (NYCF) is pleased to welcome a nationally-recognized voice in the gay "marriage" debate to Albany. Anthony Falzarano will have media availability in the Capitol's LCA Pressroom at 10:15 AM this morning.
Anthony Falzarano, Executive Director, Parents and Friends Ministries (PFM), is a former homosexual and ex-gay activist. Falzarano lived in Manhattan's Upper East Side. He was immersed in the gay lifestyle for nine years. As the result of a remarkable transformation in his life, he left the gay lifestyle.
Rev. Duane R. Motley, Senior Lobbyist, New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms (NYCF), said, "Gay 'marriage' advocates argue that this is an issue of civil rights. They assume that homosexuality is an inborn trait, but the testimony of thousands of former homosexuals demonstrates that homosexuality is not an immutable characteristic. Change is possible."
Since leaving the gay lifestyle, Falzarano has been married for twenty-eight years and has two children. He is a strong advocate for authentic marriage. Mr. Falzarano has been serving the gay community since 1988, and has ministered to over 600 former homosexuals.
Rev. Jason J. McGuire, Executive Director, New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms (NYCF), said, "Though the cultural debate over gay 'marriage' is raging, there has been little evidence formally presented to the Legislature concerning the ramifications for New York State if marriage is redefined. This is unfortunate, because the societal implications of same-sex 'marriage' are real. Today, Mr. Falzarano will address some of those implications."
Falzarano has testified before the Maryland State Legislature and the Maryland Board of Education. He has been sought out as an expert source on the subject of homosexuality by nationally known media such as Time Magazine, CBS, CNBC, the BBC, NET, Salem Broadcasting, the Washington Post, the Washington Times, and USA Radio Network.
Mr. Falzarano said, "As a former homosexual involved in the gay lifestyle in New York City for nine years, I am very much aware of the true agenda of the gay political movement in America. I strongly believe the New York State Senate should reject same-sex marriage."
"New York should not rush to redefine the marital institution. The Empire State has not even had a hearing on the matter of same-sex 'marriage'. The presentation of evidence should not be relegated to perchance conversations in legislative hallways or between committee meetings. If the New York State Legislature will not hold hearings, we'll bring the hearings to them," concluded McGuire.[/quote]
Just as a recap, let's look at The American Psychological Association's view on the subject:
[quote]The American Psychological Association adopted a resolution Wednesday stating that mental health professionals should avoid telling clients that they can change their sexual orientation through therapy or other treatments.
The "Resolution on Appropriate Affirmative Responses to Sexual Orientation Distress and Change Efforts" also advises that parents, guardians, young people and their families avoid sexual orientation treatments that portray homosexuality as a mental illness or developmental disorder and instead seek psychotherapy, social support and educational services "that provide accurate information on sexual orientation and sexuality, increase family and school support and reduce rejection of sexual minority youth."
The approval, by APA's governing Council of Representatives, came at APA's annual convention, during which a task force presented a report that in part examined the efficacy of so-called "reparative therapy," or sexual orientation change efforts (SOCE).
"Contrary to claims of sexual orientation change advocates and practitioners, there is insufficient evidence to support the use of psychological interventions to change sexual orientation," said Judith M. Glassgold, PsyD, chair of the task force. "Scientifically rigorous older studies in this area found that sexual orientation was unlikely to change due to efforts designed for this purpose. Contrary to the claims of SOCE practitioners and advocates, recent research studies do not provide evidence of sexual orientation change as the research methods are inadequate to determine the effectiveness of these interventions." Glassgold added: "At most, certain studies suggested that some individuals learned how to ignore or not act on their homosexual attractions. Yet, these studies did not indicate for whom this was possible, how long it lasted or its long-term mental health effects. Also, this result was much less likely to be true for people who started out only attracted to people of the same sex."
Based on this review, the task force recommended that mental health professionals avoid misrepresenting the efficacy of sexual orientation change efforts when providing assistance to people distressed about their own or others' sexual orientation.
[url]http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2009/08/therapeutic.aspx[/url] [/quote]
How pathetic, weak and ignorant of them.
"Ex-gay"
I'm gay, does it mean I chose to be? Nope! I can only chose to deny homosexuality and pretend.
Looking at the timestamps, it appears they might of already gone through with this. Here's a livestream:
[url]http://www.nysenate.gov/live[/url]
the fuck, america?
I love how the director of this is a closet homosexual himself
Can a mod change the name to something along the lines about how they already used it, and you can watch the proceedings live? It's too late to do a name change.
For "ex-gay", read "suppressed gay".
[quote]New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms (NYCF)[/quote]
just the name is sickening
"The Constitution gives us the right to reject science and suppress the freedom of others to marry whom they love!"
THE TRUE FACE OF THE GAY AGENDA.
What does that even mean?
It's funny because the "Straight Agenda" as presented by these nuts is a lot more sinister and subversive than any "Gay Agenda" that exists in their minds.
[QUOTE=DainBramageStudios;30634068]It's funny because the "Straight Agenda" as presented by these nuts is a lot more sinister and subversive than any "Gay Agenda" that exists in their minds.[/QUOTE]
The gay agenda is to slowly assimilate the world until it becomes one big Castro District, obviously.
[QUOTE=BagMinge104;30634128]The gay agenda is to slowly assimilate the world until it becomes one big Castro District, obviously.[/QUOTE]
I cant wait to get dick shaped ice cream anywhere.
New York is a nice state isn't it.
[QUOTE=Nikota;30634151]I cant wait to get dick shaped ice cream anywhere.[/QUOTE]
Tastes like watered down cream with salt, too.
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[QUOTE=Legend286;30634166]New York is a nice state isn't it.[/QUOTE]
The majority wants gay marriage to go through, it's just that the christian right and the extremist groups have been fighting hard to keep that from happening.
Sickening.
I don't think B. Franklin & Co. would be too proud of all this stuff happening in the name of the Constitution.
[QUOTE=Joazzz;30635018]I don't think B. Franklin & Co. would be too proud of all this stuff happening in the name of the Constitution.[/QUOTE]
You mean those people who had no issue with slavery? They are not exactly the people to look up to as far as human rights go.
[QUOTE=Sanius;30635079]You mean the people who had no issue with slavery? They are not exactly the people to look up to as far as human rights go.[/QUOTE]
Check your facts many of them did have an issue but at the time the economy depended heavily on it.
[QUOTE=dudemagic101;30635450]Check your facts many of them did have an issue but at the time the economy depended heavily on it.[/QUOTE]
There was also that government intrusion thing. They didnt want to piss a lot of people off with that.
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Just got out of a revolution and all.
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And the articles of confederation.
Bigots are some of the most stupid people on earth, they have no good arguments except "I don't like it! I don't wanna talk to my kids about it! People are doing naughty things behind closed doors and they're gay, goddamnit! I don't want these people to be happy doing their private things, goddamn gays!"
[QUOTE=BagMinge104;30634176]
The majority wants gay marriage to go through, it's just that the christian right and the extremist groups have been fighting hard to keep that from happening.[/QUOTE]
The problem is, the religious nuts are more vocal than the majority.
"ex-gay" is some of the stupidest shit i've heard
[quote]January 17, 2006 marks the 300th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birth (January 17, 1706-April 17, 1790). During his life, Franklin had many careers including service as a diplomat, a printer, a writer, an inventor, a scientist, a lawmaker, and a postmaster, among others. [b]In his later years he became vocal as an abolitionist and in 1787[/b][/quote]
[url]http://www.archives.gov/legislative/features/franklin/[/url]
I know it's fun to bash American heroes for the sake of bashing American heroes but
okay?
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what does he have to do with anything
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your founding fathers weren't all in agreement over everything just like not everyone is in agreement today. no point in demonizing or making them saints.
Sanius outright said that Franklin and the Founding Fathers "had no issue with slavery", I was just making a point.
We don't "make them saints", rather we look on them as important historical figures who had good ideas about government, which we attempt to follow somewhat today.
Yeah whoops I missed dorilol's post
some people do make them saints though, just not you
Don't worry guys. Down here in Alabama it's even worse.
"You choose to be gay."
*I give them sources*
*I give them research papers*
"They just made it all up."
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it's FUCKING EVERYONE IN MY SCHOOL TOO.
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i hate my state
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i hate my country
[QUOTE=Meatpuppet;30650307]Don't worry guys. Down here in Alabama it's even worse.
"You choose to be gay."
*I give them sources*
*I give them research papers*
"They just made it all up."
dajsdhjashdjhqwudyhuqhuisccxa
[editline]23rd June 2011[/editline]
it's FUCKING EVERYONE IN MY SCHOOL TOO.
[editline]23rd June 2011[/editline]
i hate my state
[editline]23rd June 2011[/editline]
i hate my country[/QUOTE]
Ask them why anyone would choose to be hated. Potentially assaulted or disowned by their family.
[QUOTE=Nikota;30650367]Ask them why anyone would choose to be hated. Potentially assaulted or disowned by their family.[/QUOTE]
they just say "you're wrong you're like "guys look i have sources" well how do you know THEY are wrong!"
[QUOTE=Meatpuppet;30650307]Don't worry guys. Down here in Alabama it's even worse.
"You choose to be gay."
*I give them sources*
*I give them research papers*
"They just made it all up."
dajsdhjashdjhqwudyhuqhuisccxa
[editline]23rd June 2011[/editline]
it's FUCKING EVERYONE IN MY SCHOOL TOO.
[editline]23rd June 2011[/editline]
i hate my state
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i hate my country[/QUOTE]
I live in Dothan alabama, and everyone in the school seems quite liberal about it
Maybe I just hang out with the odd crowd though.
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