Question by Citizen of the Cosmos: Christians, what is your opinion of “gay reparative therapy” and the “ex-gay” movement?

Best answer:

Answer by Alex
Never heard of it, but it sounds hateful and narrow-minded. I’m not that kind of Christian (yes, we exist, just a minority on Y!A).

Answer by moralorel79
It just sound inhumane to be honest. Maybe they should focus their efforts on something else.

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