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The Pope Provides A Perfect Example of Conversion Therapy's Systemic Roots

Conversion therapy is based on toxic theology that empowers systemic (thorough, at every level) homophobia in both the Evangelical and Catholic church.

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Randy Scobey
May 29, 2024
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Oh, Pope, I had so much hope! Not really; I never pass up a chance at alliteration ending with an exclamation point. :)

As I am sure most folks have seen, the Pope has apologized for offending the LGBTQ+ community by using a vulgar gay slur.

Here is where the Catholic church’s systemic homophobia has its mask of “blessing” pulled off, from the AP:

— May 20…

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