To the editor: Robin Abcarian writes a heartfelt column about why therapists shouldn’t be allowed to inform homosexual youngsters God needs them to be straight, however she offers her sport away (“Ought to therapists be allowed to inform homosexual youngsters God needs them to be straight?,” Oct. 12). She says “proponents of the bans say there’s a massive distinction between speech and conduct,” and {that a} therapist’s try to vary the minor’s sexual orientation quantities to conduct.
Excuse me, however that’s the form of speech protected by the first Modification, speech which is meant to attempt to persuade folks to a plan of action. The story of Ryan Robertson is unbearably tragic, however it begins with a mom who couldn’t settle for her son’s sexual orientation and pursued an entire host of paths attempting to vary him. The evangelical Christian therapist was one piece of the makes an attempt to transform him. If we inform therapists what they’re allowed to say to their sufferers, what else might be required within the script?
Erica Hahn, Monrovia
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To the editor: As a training Christian, it grieves me no finish to learn in regards to the ongoing hurt that many Christians inflict on LGBTQ+ folks. Since my church has develop into overtly welcoming to and affirming of homosexual and trans believers, we’ve got been immeasurably blessed by the numerous items that these brothers and sisters generously share with the congregation.
From contributions of worship, music and liturgy to items of serving and ministry, the life and power of our neighborhood owes a lot to the queer brethren in our midst. I imagine that God has given them a particular function to play, to humble us and to level us towards Him. A Christian neighborhood, slightly than passing judgment on a queer individual, ought to rely itself lucky to incorporate them within the lifetime of their church.
Marian Sunabe, South Pasadena
