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Group Claims Prayer Can Stop Gay Lifestyle (WSBT)

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It's been called "Pray the Gay Away," but the treatment is actually a form of reparative or conversion therapy, to allegedly help a person stop living a gay lifestyle through prayer.

Exodus International holds national conferences to teach people to live their lives "beyond attractions" through prayer.

"Exodus is the largest christian organization that ministers to men and women that have unwanted same sex desires, " said Betty Kalbes, Dir. Way Out Ministry/ Exodus International.


The organization and followers do not like the phrase, "Pray the Gay Away."

"It's not that simple," said a man called "Timothy."

"It's a process of renewing your mind and taking each thought captive," said Timothy. "I don't have power over my attractions but I have power over my relations."

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Complete article at WSBT : http://bit.ly/khEvMV