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Statement on the Ban Conversion Therapy in Northern Ireland Coalition
Core Issues Trust urges the Stormont Assembly to recognise the flawed, and controversial basis of this motion and to consider the rights and freedoms of the former LGBT minority it targets. The motion is a fundamental denial of basic freedoms of speech, belief, conscience and association for all persons in Northern Ireland. An assembly that supports such a motion has lost sight of the people it serves.
IFTCC on ‘Conversion Therapy and You’
The IFTCC has announced a series of 6 episodes examining therapy bans in a range of countries. The series is led by Dr Mike Davidson (UK) and Dr Laura Haynes (US) and features participants from various countries across the world. Series 1 begins Thursday 15th April 2021 at 7.00 pm or 8.00 pm CEST
Comparing the Nashville Statement and one response from the Gay Christian perspective.
David Bennett’s response to the Nashville Statement, “Why I call myself a gay celibate Christian – and say ‘no’ to Nashville” provides a helpful perspective on the new Biblical anthropology promoted by ‘celibate gay’ Christians. The article is important because it reveals a particular anthropological perspective that is faulty, in my view.
Conversion therapy: Dr Peter May helps us to understand the main debate at the recent General Synod of the Church of England
The General Synod debate on so-called ‘conversion therapy’ for homosexuals in a Private Member’s Motion brought by ‘inclusive evangelical’ Jayne Ozanne, was destined to be problematic.
Dermot O’Callaghan in Belfast Telegraph
Dermot O’Callghan comments on the battle for “gay” marriage in Northern Ireland. Letter published in Belfast Telegraph Thursday 16th August, 2017.
Leaving the ‘Gay Cult’ and the Politicisation of ‘Change’. How decriminalisation of homosexuality silences dissenters.
Dr. Mike Davidson, CEO of Core Issues Trust, reflects on the effect of the decriminalisation of homosexuality on ministries like his, which offer therapy to those seeking help for unwanted same-sex attraction.
Understanding Advocacy Science: Why the ‘Conversion Therapy’ ‘Science Briefing’ Fails to Set the Record Straight and Promotes Viewpoint Discrimination
Core Issues Trust considers the ‘Science Briefing’ Paper (July 2017) by Prof. M King and Prof. R. Song.
An open letter to William Nye, General Secretary of the Church of England
You have indicated formally your view that the onus is on therapists to prove that their work is ethical. Within reasonable limits, it should be the other way around. Nothing would hamper vital research more than a ban on new approaches until they had been ‘proven’.
Challenging the Stonewall General Election 2017 Manifesto
Understand the role of Stonewall in Gender mainstreaming in the UK
‘Conversion Therapy’, Suicide and the Question of Harm
‘I don’t want to see another young person take their life,’ says Jayne Ozanne. She wants to see ‘conversion therapy’ banned.
There are four propositions here: that (i) LGBT-identified people experience more depression than others; (ii) they likewise commit suicide more often; (iii) a major cause of this is what she calls ‘spiritual abuse’ in the Church; and (iv) therapy makes matters worse, not better.
What is ‘Conversion Therapy’?
Core Issues Trust offers help for individuals who wish to move away from unwanted homosexual behaviours and feelings, voluntarily. LGBTI activists claim that such provision is “Conversion Therapy”. Check out these FAQs…
An open letter to Jayne Ozanne, from a CIT Director – Dermot O’Callaghan
Following Jayne Ozanne’s refusal to engage with the concerns raised in his letter to her, Dermot O’Callaghan has sent an open letter to members of General Synod concerning the lack of scientific evidence for the claims being made in support of her call to the Church of England to ban ‘Conversion Therapy’. Such a move would align the Church of England to a statement signed in January 2016 condemning such therapy.
De-queering BBC 3’s ‘Queer Britain’, Episode 1
Dr Mike Davidson exposes some of the assumptions and biases in the first episode of BBC 3’s documentary ‘Queer Britain’. Mike leads Core Issues Trust, a UK charity offering support for those with unwanted sexual feelings and behaviours, including homosexuality.
Cynthia Garrett (London Mini Series) and Mike Davidson
Television personality Cynthia Garrett presents a series of messages aimed to encourage people to live their faith in Jesus. In a 2-part series, Mike Davidson shares his story with Cynthia, and about the work of Core Issues Turust – including the new film, “Voices of the Silenced”.