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Nov 25, 2008 22:22

I just found this piece on the "ex-gay movement" in the evangelical community. Here's a choice quote: "...staff would lead clients in group sessions to trace out childhood trauma alongside lessons in throwing footballs, changing motor oil and learning how to cross their legs in a manly fashion. In much of the world of ex-gay ministries, same-sex ( Read more... )

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good bye my coney island baby substitute November 26 2008, 06:43:02 UTC
My dad crossed his legs however and carried a man purse and wore an ascot because he DIDN'T GIVE A SHIT. There's my role model for manliness!

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Re: good bye my coney island baby hotelsamurai November 26 2008, 06:59:51 UTC
Fuck yeah. Susan Sontag would be proud.

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amenaspointyhat November 29 2008, 01:42:19 UTC
Have you ever seen "But I'm a Cheerleader"? It's quite a great satire of the conservative view of homosexuality, much like "Saved". It's my favorite :)

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hotelsamurai November 29 2008, 01:52:11 UTC
I love But I'm A Cheerleader!

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amenaspointyhat November 29 2008, 01:58:22 UTC
Awesome! I don't know a lot of guys that have seen it. I cry tears of joy every time I watch it. I might put it on tonight.... :)

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