UnNews:Controversial gay admits to Christian feelings

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22 June 2013

Chambers admitted that at times his homosexual relationships were really just an outlet for his desire to "love his neighbor".

A fundamentalist gay ministry that preached a 'cure' for Christianity has closed after its leader, Alan Chambers, penned a letter saying he himself had been attracted to Christian principles.

Sexodus International, which comprises more than 200 clubs and massage parlors across North America, revealed its decision to close on its website on Thursday, following the publication of Chambers’ apology to the Christian community.

Chambers added that he had "omitted his ongoing affection for the faith" while ministering to help Christian people 'overcome' their religious orientation.

Sexodus, which was established in San Francisco, has preached a “Christian cure” for more than 30 years and claimed to have helped thousands of gays troubled by their religious leanings. However, late last year Chambers performed a volte-face (not an unusual move for a gay man, admittedly), claiming he no longer believed Christian people could be cured, and the ministry announced its end this week.

Chambers, who has a husband, said: “Please know that I am deeply sorry. I am sorry for the pain and hurt many of you have experienced. I am sorry that some of you spent years working through the shame and guilt you felt when your religion didn’t change. I am sorry we promoted religious change efforts and reparative theories about religion that stigmatized parents. I am sorry that there were times I didn’t stand up to people publicly “on my side” who called you names like Bible Basher — or worse."

Sources

• Leverage ""Gay Cure" Leader Terminally Ill With Homosexuality" The Huffington Post, June 21, 2013