Evergreen Update Newsletter
March 16, 2007
Exodus International issued the following press release in response to the
Montel Williams show that aired today entitled "HOMOSEXUALITY…CAN IT BE
CURED?"
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Montel Williams Reveals Prejudice & Hostility Towards Former Homosexuals
Montel Williams reveals his bias and hostility towards former homosexuals
on today’s show, “Homosexuality . . . Can it be Cured?” Alan Chambers,
President of Exodus International, accepted an invitation to discuss
homosexuality and the option of change in the hopes that it would bring a
message of hope to a broader audience, but instead, found himself the
target of malicious questions, unfair accusations and open hostility.
Former Exodus Board Member, Tom Cole, and his wife Donna, both former
homosexuals, were slated to be guests as well, but were thrown off the
show for having told Montel Williams that their stories were just as valid
as those on the pro-gay side of the argument. Williams became irate,
immediately removed them from the panel and had them thrown off the studio
premises.
Alan Chambers then found himself the lone voice opposing the views of four
guests representing the other side of the debate. The only other former
homosexual was placed in the audience and allowed only a short amount of
speaking time.
On today’s show, Montel Williams promotes the documentary, “Abomination:
Homosexuality and the Ex-Gay Movement.” The film, produced by Alicia
Salzer, the director of William’s after-care program, is an inaccurate
portrayal of former homosexuals and shows individuals undergoing shock
therapy in order to be “cured” of their homosexuality.
Chambers commented on today’s show, “The world is full of many, like
Montel Williams, who are hostile to our message. Yet it does not change
the fact that thousands of us have experienced change through the power of
Jesus Christ. We will continue to share the hope we have found and the
freedom that is available to all.”
PLEASE PRAY. Please pray that many will hear a message of hope despite the
hostility that is expressed towards those who have experienced change.
Please pray for Montel Williams and his staff as well.
PLEASE VOICE YOUR OPINION. The media must hear from individuals like us
who value personal freedom and the option of change. Please use this
opportunity to voice your views in a manner that reflects Christ’s love.
To contact The Montel Williams Show, go to
http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lybrt6bab.0.v8bpu6bab.waucsun6.19261&ts=S0232&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.montelshow.com%2Fsendyourpov%2F
Exodus International
info2@exodus.to
(407) 599-6872