In a landmark lawsuit in New Jersey, the fight is over whether a person with same-gender attractions can seek professional help.

On trial is Jews Offering New Alternatives to Healing, or Jonah, a group that helps people leave the homosexual lifestyle.

The lawsuit was filed by the Southern Poverty Law Center, the same far-left group that considers the American Family Association a "hate group."

Maggie Gallagher of the Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund says the SPLC is using its war chest, originally meant to combat racism, "to declare war on Christianity." Tweet to @JONAHweb

Gallagher tells OneNewsNow: "And they have taken this small case in New Jersey as the beachhead for their next move, which is to litigate into submission and bankruptcy any group, particularly any counselor, that tries to help people with same-sex attractions, or even people who identify as gay adults who want to live a Christian life."

The lawsuit was filed by four homosexuals and two lesbians who are represented by a small army of 15 lawyers.

Chuck Limandri of the Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund is representing Jonah.