Anti-Homophobic Religious Activities
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We, The Undersigned, hereby request that Zach (no last name found), a 16 year old man from Bartlett, Tennessee, be removed from the homophobic Christian camp dedicated to anti-gay behavior.
Zach is an openly gay young man. His parents are sending him away to a camp run by Christians (who obviously do NOT preach tolerance nor understanding) to try and rid him of his gay lifestyle. This camp is called "Love In Action" (ironic), and is dedicated to:
"...help men and women live sexually & relationally pure lives and chemically dependent free lives through Jesus Christ."
In other words, they will use religion to brainwash (much like a cult does) people who are "sexually impure" to lead "healty" lives. Though, one would expect somebody who is openly gay to live a healthier life being gay like he normally is. But sadly, that's not the case with "Love In Action".
This organization also prohibits individuality. Members must all follow very strict rules regarding dress code, hygeine, as well as what brand of clothes you can and cannot wear. Members are not allowed to wear brands of clothes such as:
"The clients may not wear Abercrombie and Fitch or Calvin Klein brand clothing, undergarments, or accessories."
This organization also promotes suicide, as shown here by a quote by the director of "Love In Action", Rev. John Smid:
"I would rather you commit suicide than have you leave Love In Action wanting to return to the gay lifestyle. In a physical death you could still have a spiritual resurrection; whereas, returning to homosexuality you are yielding yourself to a spiritual death from which there is no recovery."
So, not only does this organization promote brainwash, homophobia, but suicide as well.
The entire list of rules this organization sets can be found on Zach's blog, located here:
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=7428306&blogID=28610354&Mytoken=20050614193040
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If you have any sympathy for this young man, or humanity in general, please sign this petition. Being forced to take part in something you strongly do not believe in is wrong, no matter how you look at it.
Thank you.
Zach is an openly gay young man. His parents are sending him away to a camp run by Christians (who obviously do NOT preach tolerance nor understanding) to try and rid him of his gay lifestyle. This camp is called "Love In Action" (ironic), and is dedicated to:
"...help men and women live sexually & relationally pure lives and chemically dependent free lives through Jesus Christ."
In other words, they will use religion to brainwash (much like a cult does) people who are "sexually impure" to lead "healty" lives. Though, one would expect somebody who is openly gay to live a healthier life being gay like he normally is. But sadly, that's not the case with "Love In Action".
This organization also prohibits individuality. Members must all follow very strict rules regarding dress code, hygeine, as well as what brand of clothes you can and cannot wear. Members are not allowed to wear brands of clothes such as:
"The clients may not wear Abercrombie and Fitch or Calvin Klein brand clothing, undergarments, or accessories."
This organization also promotes suicide, as shown here by a quote by the director of "Love In Action", Rev. John Smid:
"I would rather you commit suicide than have you leave Love In Action wanting to return to the gay lifestyle. In a physical death you could still have a spiritual resurrection; whereas, returning to homosexuality you are yielding yourself to a spiritual death from which there is no recovery."
So, not only does this organization promote brainwash, homophobia, but suicide as well.
The entire list of rules this organization sets can be found on Zach's blog, located here:
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=7428306&blogID=28610354&Mytoken=20050614193040
(Copy and paste the link into your browser)
If you have any sympathy for this young man, or humanity in general, please sign this petition. Being forced to take part in something you strongly do not believe in is wrong, no matter how you look at it.
Thank you.
5315 Signatures
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Evan
- Comments
- This is something that would happen in Texas. Why is homosexuality now considered the worse sin?
- Religion
- Church of Christ
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Slade K
- Comments
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- Religion
- Missionary Baptist
- Political stance
- В
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Kelli
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- God is LOVE.. the bible never said anything about him being judgemental or devaluing people. Don't use scriptures falsely to make your OWN point. Read it like God intended.
- Religion
- Christian *Gasp, she's christian and cares about homosexuals* ha
- Political stance
- not totally on either one side... middle dweller...
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Matthew G
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Mateo A
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- В
- Religion
- В
- Political stance
- В
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Josh M
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- This petition is TRUE 'Love in Action'
- Religion
- N/A
- Political stance
- N/A
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Michael H
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- No offense directly to christianity, but I see an alarming number of people who claim to be christians going directly against what the Holy Bible says. I was born into a Protestant church, yet I simply could not get past the blatantly obvious times people were making points about Christianity and the Bible that either were directly incorrect or just didn't make any sense. I read the top of the rules of this Love In Action camp. They made reference to Galations, and thereby made themselves look pretty dumb because it mentioned several things that were considered to be of the flesh. Now I may not agree with everything they say is an action of the flesh, but of the things listed, Love In Action can definitely be accused of practicing some of them. The one I think is most strongly practiced by them is separation. In fact, any religious person who would go so far as to say that others are wrong for not following their religion, and that would make any action at all against them to correct them, is guilty of separ
- Religion
- I have trouble deciding
- Political stance
- against liberals and conservatives cause they fight over silly things
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Jesse Jones J
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- I'm not too clear about my views on gays and lesbians But i know this is the right thing to do. Stay strong zach!!
- Religion
- God
- Political stance
- Not sure
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Ianthe M. Belisle D
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- I find this absolutely horrendous. Even if he can't be 'freed', perhaps people will learn a thing or two about the kinds of people still in the world.
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- Pagan
- Political stance
- Green party
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James K
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Jennifer
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- В
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- Agnostic
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Gillian P
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David
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- I've heard of this kind of thing before and my thoughts go out to you Zach...
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Liz
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- Accepting Individuals should be caveat-free; So much for religion accepting and loving EVERYONE...
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Daniel M
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- This Be Some Mezzed Up Shiz Cha'll
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- Athiest
- Political stance
- Commie
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Chelsea L
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- This is absolutely horrible. It must be stopped NOW.
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Rebecca
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- this is the most outrageous thing to do to a poor kid, these people run these camps are bloody disgraceful!
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alisa W
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- let him go
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- christian
- Political stance
- democratic
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Dorian
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- Get him out - NOW!
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- CofE
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Michael C
- Religion
- Wiccan
- Political stance
- Liberal
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Chad E
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- I think this 'camp' is disgusting. How dare they try and change a person. The church needs to realise that we are all equal and should not be treated like we are doing somethin 'wrong'
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- Catholic
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Heather
- Religion
- Atheist
- Political stance
- NDP
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Josephine C
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- god doesn't make mistakes
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- catholic
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Robert P
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- please free this innocent boy
- Religion
- methodist
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- labour/democrat
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Damian N
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- It scares me to think this kind of treatment still occurs in today's world. Hopefully every avenue is explored to try and help Zac 'escape' from this religious prison.
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Lauren S
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Drew
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Julian B
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Zac B
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- В
- Religion
- В
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james t
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- A camp that promotes homophobia aswell as suicide should be illegal!
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- Buddhist
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myke
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- god will punish those who condemn
- Religion
- christian
- Political stance
- nil
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Ellie
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Stephen Y
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Lothiriel E
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- pantheist/atheist
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Liz
- Comments
- What a sad sorry world we live in when people can't be accepted for who they are
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- Catholic
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markus
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- this is an outrage!!!
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- non practicising roman catholic
- Political stance
- uk labour
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Allison B
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Peter C
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- Call yourselves Christians - shame!
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- Agnostic
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Ron T
- Religion
- Yes
- Political stance
- Common Sense Party
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Diana Utsanati S
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- this has nothing to do with christian love; this is abuse, spiritual and psychological, it is almost murder.
- Religion
- christian
- Political stance
- leftist
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Grantley H
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- I'm not gay, but have gay friends. I've met better people in the gay community than I ever met in the 18 years my parents made me attend the Anglican Church.
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- Pagan
- Political stance
- member of Australian Liberal Party
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Meg M
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- Take your religion out on someone else
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- Antagonistic
- Political stance
- Dem
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Joseph lou A
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- The lord never imposes rules to anyone.......
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- Roman Catholic
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Reanna
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- This is a disgusting case. He needs to be let free.
- Religion
- Buddism
- Political stance
- В
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Daniel N
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- This is shameful behaviour from a minority wing of the church. Stick to your bread and butter.
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- Agnostic
- Political stance
- Libertarian
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Shawn K
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- Hatred is not a family value.
- Religion
- Unitarian Universalist
- Political stance
- Democratic Socialist
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Robert W
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
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Valorie Z
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- love welcomes all
- Religion
- love
- Political stance
- В
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randy n
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Michael B
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