Gay exorcism explained

Gay exorcisms, similar to demonic exorcisms, are where an exorcist evicts "homosexual demons" or other spiritual entities from an LGBT individual. These exorcisms are intended to "remove" homosexuality from an individual. Reports of these exorcisms still occur in modern times, but are usually kept secret within the church.[1] [2]

Cases

Rev. Dr. Roland Stringfellow, a minister in California,[3] said he had been subjected to anti-gay exorcism himself in the 1990s, which “caused nothing but shame and embarrassment”.[4]

In 2009 a case in Connecticut was recorded on video. A 16-year-old boy was beaten in a church for 20 minutes by a group of church leaders acting as exorcists shouting "sacraments" such as, "Pray out the gay!", and "Foul Queer, be not here!" The video was later released on YouTube.[5] [6] [7]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: The Associated Press. May 4, 1990. Gay Rights Activists Blast Program Claiming Homosexual Reversal. Robert . Mims.
  2. News: The Houston Chronicle. June 12, 2005. In The Shadows Of Hate; Many Gay Teens Are Living With Scars Of Abuse; Whether they're mean words or violent attacks, the pain can shatter the lives of youths already struggling to find acceptance, advocates say. Allan . Turner.
  3. Web site: Staff & Interns - CLGS . clgs.org . Center for LGBTQ and Gender Studies in Religion . 11 August 2020.
  4. News: YouTube video shows church 'exorcism' of gay teenager: Manifested Glory Ministries denies any wrongdoing but gay advocates demand an investigation . Pidd . Helen . 25 June 2009 . The Observer .
  5. Web site: Andrew . Ramos . Apparent Gay Exorcism in Conn. Church Causes Outrage . . 24 June 2009 . 2010-02-27 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110130053855/http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/wpix-gay-exorcism-causes-outrage,1,5852673.story . 30 January 2011 .
  6. Web site: Church's gay exorcism video creates stir . NBC News . 25 June 2009 . 2010-02-27.
  7. Web site: Bolcer . Julie . Church Posts Gay "Exorcism" Video . Advocate.com . June 25, 2009 . 2010-02-28.

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