Apple is under fire for allowing an app into the App Store from a Christian group that attempts to "cure" individuals of homosexuality.

Apple is under fire for allowing an app into the App Store from a Christian group that attempts to "cure" individuals of homosexuality.

The app, called Exodus International, comes from an organization of the same name that describes itself as "the world's largest ministry to individuals and families impacted by homosexuality." The group says the app "is designed to be a useful resource for men, women, parents, students, and ministry leaders," and it's been given a 4+ rating from Apple, which means that it's been found to contain "no objectionable content."

However, there has been an outpouring of disagreement with Apple's assessment of the app. Nearly 86,000 people have signed a petition on change.org to have the app yanked. The petition was started by Truth Wins Out (TWO), an organization that "counters right-wing misinformation campaigns, debunks the ex-gay myth, and provides accurate information about the lives of LGBT people."

"No objectionable content? We beg to differ," reads the petition. "Exodus' message is hateful and bigoted."

Citing Apple's app guidelines which state that "any app that is defamatory, offensive, mean-spirited, or likely to place the targeted individual or group in harm's way will be rejected," the petition urges Apple to remove the app immediately.

"If Apple does not respond, we will take steps to ensure that Apple meets with the victims of ex-gay ministries and learns how their lives were destroyed," TWO executive director Wayne Besen said. "It is astounding that Apple would allow an app from an organization that promotes gay exorcisms, demonizes LGBT people, and is rejected by every respected mental-health association in America."

The backlash might have a familiar sound to it. Last year Apple based on the Manhattan Declaration, an anti-gay manifesto signed in 2009 by Christian and Catholic leaders that condemns same-sex unions as the "erosion of marriage." Before its removal, this app also carried a 4+ rating. However, the app was given the boot after a petition on change.org was signed by about 7,000 people.

Apple did not immediately respond to request for comment on the most recent issue.