Comments | shikishinobi: Christians Vs Homosexuals: Exodus International

shikishinobi

Christians Vs Homosexuals: Exodus International

Nov 14, 2007 04:27

Now that I have had a proper look through the Exodus website, I suppose I better report back on what I found.
I would like it stated here and now that, despite what I have to say, if these people found their version of happiness, good luck to them.

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Exodus anonymous November 14 2007, 18:20:56 UTC

Your post reveals that you really have no idea what Exodus believes, what they do, or who they are.

How are you able to be comfortable with your take on things, when you admittedly make claims that you have no proof or reason for?

Re: Exodus shikishinobi November 14 2007, 19:01:25 UTC

Edited. Happy now? If you can give me some proof to the contrary of what I (had) said, or your view, or something a bit more extended, then I am happy to listen/read.
I am not comfortable where I stand. If you didn't notice, I have been through quite a lot to get to where I am and become a stronger person. Why should I be denied rights or anything else because I might love a man over a woman?
Exodus does not impress me. A lot of the readings I have done before here have stated or implied that Exodus forces the change, not allows the change. So pardon me if my view on Exodus isn't all sunshine and roses.
Now, if you have any further information, I am willing to read it. If not, then I suggest that we call it a truce and leave it there. I will not have a slinging match in my own journal.
Good luck to you,
shiki

indongcho November 21 2007, 22:34:10 UTC

I hope you don't mind me rambling a bit here...

I have some problems with Exodus- I really think that some of the points they make are inaccurate.

1. http://exodus.to/content/view/49/25/ "Pray God will give them the courage and perseverance to achieve sexual abstinence. Sexual activity usually covers deep wounds. Once activity stops, the "pain-killer" of sex wears off and underlying emotional pain can surface. Be there to listen and support them in this process."

Lately I've started to realize that I'm attracted to women, not men, and have started to identify as a lesbian. There's a full post about that in my journal, if you're interested. I'm sixteen, am not sexually active, and never have been. The way that quote is worded makes it sound almost as if they're saying that covering emotional pain with sex has a connection to homosexuality.

2.http://exodus.to/content/view/43/25/ "But we find ( ... )