Friday, September 3, 2010

The entrenchment of homophobia in the Baha'i Faith: Pray the gay away


At a recent Association for Baha'i Studies conference in Vancouver an
anti-gay presenter was invited to give her pray the gay away spiel.
God these folks are still in the stone age, lol!!!
Here's part of the hand out about her presentation:
By Lynne Schreiber
Lynne Schreiber • Rethinking Same‐Sex Attraction and General
Principles of How to Overcome It
The fact that some people experience same‐sex attraction as unwanted
and take measures to overcome it
remains somewhat hidden from society, including much of the mental
health profession. Shedding light
on this process may be encouraging news to those who struggle with
such attraction. Understanding the
complex factors that commonly shape same‐sex attraction unlocks the
possibility to conceptualize a new
framework for growth.
LYNNE SCHREIBER’s expertise comes not through academic study or
professional years of service, but
through 20 years of struggle and spiritual transformation. The
presenter has also gained much learning
through extensive study of the Bahá’í guidance, Christian materials
and cutting edge research on
overcoming same sex attractions.
General Principles of How to Overcome Same-Sex Attraction
1.Education & Independent Investigation of Truth
2.Support
3.Healing & Growth through Relationships
4.Personal & Spiritual Development
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If you can stomach it the rest of her handout can be found here:
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Looks as though the Baha'i Faith is officially taking on the same anti-
gay stance that is being preached by some far right Christians. Sad.
Cheers

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