Focus on the Family Event Heads to North Carolina Despite Opposition; 28th International Conference to Offer a Way Out to Those Struggling with Unwanted Homosexuality 6/8/2004
From: David Gasak of Focus on the Family, 719-548-4570; 719-648-4590 or culturalissues@family.org Web: http://www.family.org COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 8 -- Focus on the Family is coming to Raleigh, and bringing along them a message of hope - that for those who are unhappy with homosexuality and no longer want to be gay, change is possible. The pro-family organization brings its 28th international Love Won Out conference to Raleigh's Crossroads Fellowship on June 12 amid opposition from local pro-gay activists, including a demonstration being organized by the Raleigh chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). "The opposition being staged by pro-gay activists in Raleigh is just another example of their myopic misapplication of tolerance," said Mike Haley, former homosexual and Love Won Out conference host, who recently authored the book 101Frequently Asked Questions About Homosexuality. "Thousands of men and women know firsthand that there is a way out of unwanted homosexuality. Attempting to silence and discredit us shows a cruel disregard for individual civil and human rights - it's our right to choose to not be gay." Conference speakers include experts in the field of homosexuality and gender identity, such as Joseph Nicolosi, Ph.D., president of the National Association of Research and Therapy of Homosexuality. Dr. Nicolosi has written A Parent's Guide to Preventing Homosexuality and has appeared on the Fox's News Channel's O'Reilly Factor. Other speakers include Dick Carpenter, Ph.D., a veteran teacher, principal and college professor; and Glenn Stanton, author of "Why Marriage Matters," who will host a session entitled "Straight Thinking on Gay Marriage." Since its inception in 1998, Focus on the Family's Love Won Out conference has shared its message with more than 22,000 people in 27 cities internationally and has experienced nearly a 25 percent increase in attendance over the past year. "In the name of tolerance, gay activists continue to saturate our culture with a self-serving message regarding homosexuality that demands the silencing of all opposing viewpoints," Haley concluded. "Many people are tired of being lied to and are hungering for the truth, and our hope is that June 12 will be a day of hope and healing for them." More information is available at: http://www.lovewonout.com. --- James C. Dobson, Ph.D. is a psychologist, author, radio broadcaster and the founder of Focus on the Family. Founded in 1977, Focus on the Family is a nonprofit Christian organization committed to strengthening the family in the U.S. and throughout the world. |