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Homosexuals Anonymous

Homosexuals Anonymous
Founded1980
FounderColin Cook, Douglas McIntyre
Location
Key people
Douglas McIntyre, National Director[1]
Websitewww.ha-fs.org

Homosexuals Anonymous (HA) is an ex-gay group which practices conversion therapy[2] and describes itself as "a fellowship of men and women, who through their common emotional experience, have chosen to help each other live in freedom from homosexuality."[3] HA regards homosexual orientation as "sexual brokeness" that may be "healed" through faith in Jesus Christ.[4] In common with other Christian fundamentalist groups, HA regards heterosexuality as "the universal creation-norm".[2][4][5] This approach has been criticized for stressing that a person must renounce homosexuality to be a Christian,[6] and because there is no valid scientific evidence that sexual orientation can be changed.[7]

Christopher Melilo, Colin Cook and Douglas McIntyre, who all claimed to have struggled with same-sex attractions,[8] founded HA in 1980 with financial support from the Seventh-day Adventist denomination.[9] HA uses a 14-step program[10] developed by Cook, based on his own experiences.[11] Cook resigned in 1986 following a scandal involving him allegedly having sex with 12 out of the 14 male clients interviewed from 1980 to 1986.[2]

  1. ^ "From CPAC: Gay converter says "Change is possible"". TalkRadioNews.com. Talk Radio News Service. February 26, 2009. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved November 10, 2010.
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  3. ^ "Home". ha-fs.org. Homosexuals Anonymous Fellowship Services. September 12, 2009. Archived from the original on 2010-08-13. Retrieved November 10, 2010.
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  7. ^ Satcher, David (July 9, 2001). ""The Surgeon General's call to Action to Promote Sexual Health and Responsible Sexual Behavior", A Letter from the Surgeon General". surgeongeneral.gov. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Archived from the original on June 15, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
  8. ^ "Treasures: The Official Newsletter of Homosexuals Anonymous Fellowship Services" (PDF). Homosexuals Anonymous Fellowship Services. August 2009. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 26, 2011. Retrieved November 20, 2010.
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