any gays have tried to change their sexual orientation through prayer, counseling, exorcisms, and even such extreme ends as shock therapy. There is no scientific evidence that such therapy is effective, and in fact most therapists, psychologists, and psychotherapists warn people of the emotional and psychological dangers of so called “reparative therapy.”

Additionally, American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Counseling Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, and the National Association of Social Workers have all asserted that homosexuality is not a mental disorder and that there is no need for a “cure.” For more information visit http://www.clgs.org/5/5_6.html or http://www.beyondexgay.com.