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Get Conversion Therapy Out of the Church

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United States
Started April 17, 2026

Get Conversion Therapy Out of the Church When the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy last month, I immediately thought of Alana Chen, a twenty-four-year-old Catholic woman who died by suicide in 2019 after counseling from priests and other Catholic leaders about her homosexuality. I had worked with Alana’s mom, Joyce Calvo, to publish her essay pleading with Church leaders to protect LGBTQ Catholics from the dangerous practice of conversion therapy. Chen’s sto...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 17, 2026
The Church must address the psychological impacts of conversion therapy and prioritize the wellbeing of its LGBTQ members over outdated doctrines.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 17, 2026
The Church should focus on pastoral care that affirms LGBTQ identities instead of continuing harmful practices like conversion therapy.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 17, 2026
Conversion therapy is a harmful practice that should be banned in all religious institutions to protect the mental health of LGBTQ individuals.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 17, 2026
While conversion therapy is controversial, some individuals may seek it out voluntarily, raising questions about autonomy and choice.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 17, 2026
Religious freedom includes the right for churches to offer conversion therapy, as it aligns with their beliefs about sexuality.
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