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Positive Alternatives to Homosexuality (PATH) is a coalition of groups that want to help "people with unwanted same-sex attractions (SSA) realize their personal goals for change -- whether by developing their innate heterosexual potential or by embracing a lifestyle as a single, non-sexually active man or woman."[1] The predominantly ex-gay groups propagate the "right to decide whether to seek counseling or therapy" and abstinence. The coalition lists studies on reparative therapy and links to organizations that work with people who have unwanted same-sex attractions.[1][2] Arthur Abba Goldberg is president of PATH.[3]

Members

In July 2003, various organizations united to form PATH.[4] Its members are

  1. Courage International (Roman Catholic)
  2. Evergreen International (Mormon)
  3. Family Watch International
  4. German Institute for Youth and Society
  5. Homosexuals Anonymous (Christian)
  6. International Healing Foundation
  7. Jews Offering New Alternatives for Healing (JONAH; Jewish)
  8. National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH)
  9. OneByOne (Presbyterian)
  10. Parakaleo (Christian, UK, gender identity confusion)
  11. Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays (PFOX)
  12. People Can Change
  13. Powerful Change Ministry Group (African-American, Christian)
  14. RENACER (Mexico)
  15. Transforming Congregations (Methodist)
  16. True Freedom Trust (UK, Christian)
  17. VENSER (Mexico, Christian)

Exodus International belonged to the initial members, but left in April 2007.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b PATH.: What we stand for
  2. ^ Tim Stafford: An Older, Wiser Ex-Gay Movement, viewed on 2010-05-21.
  3. ^ Jim Burroway: Ex-Gay Leader Exposed As Wall Street Ex-Felon, February 15th, 2010, viewed on 2010-05-21.
  4. ^ Stephen Hunt: Contemporary Christianity and LGBT Sexualities, Ashgate Publishing, Ltd., 2009, ISBN 0-7546-7624-2, ISBN 978-0-7546-7624-9, p. 12.
  5. ^ Exodus International dropping membership in PATH — Warren Throckmorton
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