The religious right has promoted the lie for years that homosexuality (or heterosexuality, for that matter) is a “choice.” And while it may be a choice for some people as to which attraction they act on (meaning, if you already are attracted to both men and women, you can choose which flavor you pick for the evening), it’s not a choice for people who only like one flavor.

Along with their “choice” theory, the religious right has also promoted the notion that “thousands” (the number hasn’t gone up in over a decade) of gays have “left the lifestyle” through prayer and therapy. The therapy involves men doing manly things, in addition to lots of prayer.

The notion that anyone can change their sexual orientation has been roundly debunked by all the legitimate scientific organizations, but religious right hate groups don’t worry about the truth. They’re in the business to lie for the Lord, whatever it takes (including lying about the fact that some of them are even in it “for the Lord”).

Of course, the irony is that even the top “ex-gay” leaders have now admitted that they can’t change anyone’s sexual orientation. But that doesn’t stop the religious right hate groups from claiming it, and doing it to everyone, including young children.

Well, not anymore – at least in California. The child abuse finally stops.

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