by John Smid | Jun 6, 2019 | ExExGay - Conversion Therapy, John's Current Blog, LGBTQ Related Content, Love In Action
Today is the 18th anniversary of the “infamous” protest of the Love In Action program for LGBTQ youth. Monday morning, June 6th, 2005 numerous protestors came to the new to us campus in Memphis, TN to say they were there to support a youth called...
by John Smid | Mar 25, 2019 | ExExGay - Conversion Therapy, John's Current Blog
My heart has been heavy the last couple of days. I’m overwhelmed with the number of LBGTQ people who are suffering with the effects of PTSD in their current life. I began to evaluate my own life while talking with my husband, Larry, last night. Damn, just...
by John Smid | Feb 25, 2019 | Church and Religion, John's Current Blog
I attended a church service last night at a new church plant near where we live. I sat in the front row, because that is where the only seats were available. I haven’t been to a church other than the one we attend weekly in a very long time. They were setting up the...
by John Smid | Feb 20, 2019 | Church and Religion, John's Current Blog
Religious counseling through pastors/church counselors seems to always find a way to hide from legal ethics. There is an entitlement to freedom that lives within it. I’ve heard many pastoral counselors say things like, “We submit to a higher authority and we...
by John Smid | Feb 18, 2019 | John's Current Blog, Love In Action
Since the film “Boy Erased” has been released I have had many conversations with people who were involved with Love In Action, the ExGay ministry that is the focus of the film. I’ve read quite a few comments that have questioned whether or not the film was an...
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