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HillsBen
Youth Coordinator
Joined in 2008
September 15, 2010, 23:58

Ex-gay coach forced patients to strip

Date: 23-Jul-2010




http://www.dnamagazine.com.au/articles/news.asp?news_id=12493&c=155511


A major figure in the ex-gay movement forced his patients to strip and touch themselves while he was watching, all in the name of therapy. Two former patients of ex-gay coach Alan Downing spoke about their experiences of receiving therapy from him.

The former patients, Ben Unger and Chalm Levin, told Truth Wins Out that during the individual therapy sessions, Downing made them undress in front of a mirror and touch their bodies while he watched.


Downing has admitted he is still attracted to men. He is a major figure in the ex-gay industry and practices so-called ‘reparative therapy’.


He is also named as a Senior Trainer for Journey Into Manhood, which is a controversial backwoods retreat that aims to turn gay men straight.






davidt
 
Joined in 2009
September 16, 2010, 12:30

Honestly…it’s absolutely fine to be gay. Just don’t lie about it and pretend you’re not.


“For some are eunuchs because they were born that way…..The one who can accept it should accept it.” Matt 19:12



Ann Maree
 
Joined in 2008
September 16, 2010, 18:43

Hi Ben


Thanks for posting this.


He is also named as a Senior Trainer for Journey Into Manhood, which is a controversial backwoods retreat that aims to turn gay men straight.


I read the above setence as ‘BACKWARDS’ rather than “backwoods” retreat. :~ It certainly is that. How disturbing, abusive and completely unethical. I hope these guys received the support they needed to deal with that stuff.


Blessings,


Ann Maree


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