Lucas Greenfield, 17, says he was sent away to facilities aimed at “curing” him of his homosexuality. — SUBSCRIBE to ABC …
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"I meet with young girls from across the country that are struggling with same sex relationships, and I think I've gained an understanding of how to approach them." Yeah because that doesn't sound weird or creepy at all.
the only problem with the bible and every religion is that it’s completely fictional ,does anyone believe in goblins,fairys,leprechauns,or Star Wars 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'm asian and I'm a lesbian. There are two christians in my family and I think that they would probably expell me or send me to the "curing" camp if I came out. just two weeks ago, I gathered all the courage I had in my lifetime and came out to my family, came to my surprise everything was so calm, no one's there yelling or banging things, all I received was just a simple sentence, "We support you." This was the first time in my life I felt so relieved, absolutely being myself without holding back and truly shine under the sun. This is literally, the best, best experience I have ever had in my life and I will forever remember this day and the courageous me. Hope you guys, especially the LGBTQ+ people in the wardrobe, you deserve to live a good life without any discrimination. Blessings.
It is a sin but they get to choose it or no. But if the person is a child, there is sometimes a reason why they get into it and I don't blame the parents for trying this. Someone could have pushed themselves on the cild or a boy could have hurt them but as a child most of the time something happens and they get confused. If at18 they decide it then its between you and God. Glad that nasty pastor went to jail. The nice place I like but the place with beatings…. how dare they. I have a gay member of my family and I love him/her and love spending time with them but it is sin and between God and them.I can't judge again what GOD HAS ALREADY JUDGED. He has the last word in all this like it or not.
The owner of the place said he “helps young girls struggling in same sex relationships” when the only one struggling with it is the unsupportive parents
Religious people are cowards, using "god's words" to placate their own fears of death. You can't reason with people who think they own "god", they have blinders on, and would still believe the world is flat. They pick and choose at will from "gods word" whatever benefits themselves and their own fears.
I personally know someone who was sent away to more than one place like this. The stories that I was told, were horrible and I feel that those were only surface deep. This makes me physically ill to hear.
These "gay conversion" concentration camps are the abomination, not gay teens. It's horrifying. Parents might think they're doing what's best for their child but how can abuse possibly be the best choice? Sending your child off to dangerous strangers like lambs to slaughter?? If your child is gay and you are dismayed or you don't understand it, first of all LEAD WITH LOVE and love your child no matter what–then contact PFLAG and talk to other parents who have experienced similar and learn how they kept their family intact and maybe even improved the parent-child relationship. Bottom line is, having a child who is LGBTQ is not a tragedy. It's just one aspect of who they are and it is not a bad thing. Sexual orientation is not an indicator of good or bad character. It's just part of the human experience for some, just like heterosexuality is part others' human experience. Maybe it's not what you always envisioned for your child's life, but so what? They are separate human beings, following their own path. It's not for anyone else to dictate that ultimate path. Raise your child to be kind, honest, decent, hardworking, regardless of whatever orientation they eventually identify with. And you'll be ok. They will be ok. The best thing you can do for your child is LOVE your child and set a good example of how to be kind and love others. Raise them to be good people, whether straight or LGBTQ or even asexual. We all are what we are. It's CHARACTER that counts. Get that right, and the rest will fall into place. Happiness and loving relationships will be possible. And gay people can become parents too; they can have families of their own, so if your child is gay, it does not exactly follow that you'll never get the grandchildren you envisioned. Open your minds to possibilities you may not have considered before. LEAD WITH LOVE… ❤❤🧡🧡💛💛💚💚💙💙💜💜 I was already a fan of Jeremy Jordan but I really love him now. And I applaud Alabama for prosecuting that bogus "pastor" who abused kids and the Alabama jury that convicted him. Kudos on getting it right.
I don’t believe in that ”jesus god” but how is it wrong to be gay tho? I mean like it doesn’t even say that in the christian bible that being gay is not ok, and also yall be saying that god created everyone so then he also created everyone who is gay, but yall say he doesn’t accept them?! make it make sense. That’s why I’m a satanist, the dark lord doesn’t care if you are gay , bi or part of the lgbtq community, he says that everyone should be able to love whoever they want to love!
As a chrstian i belive we should hate eceryone that is diferent and I dont like what they do .that is what he is saying.this kind of bs its what makes me question what God is .because I refuse to belive that God is such a hateful being and that is what he /she wants
What kind of parents would do that to their kids! To me it's like they're saying 'you're abnormal and not good enough to be our kid so we're going to fix you so that you will fit into our lives better'
Brother Gary creepy af and should be investigated and dealt with just like those other pastors.
"It is going against the word of God" Tell me you don't understand the Bible without telling me you don't understand the Bible. Imagine finding an excuse to ABUSE CHILDREN
This is so heartbreaking. These poor children, it makes me sick to think of their suffering. I also don't get why we have to care about what their god supposedly says. They have to make their beliefs someone else's problem intead of just living their own life.
as a christian i do not agree with this at all. we are supposed to love everyone and SUPPORT them. talk to them about what they are doing and if they dont agree just leave it there dont treat them any different your mindset shouldnt change at all. i have a few gay friends and i talked to them about God and if they didnt agree, i respected it. Thats what your supposed to do people.
I am a straight, Christian woman and I support and love gay people. Many of my friends are gay. God loves everyone. Don’t ever let a church control you or tell you that you can’t be who you are. There are many Christian denominations who support and love gay people. The Episcopal church is one of them.
"I meet with young girls from across the country that are struggling with same sex relationships, and I think I've gained an understanding of how to approach them."
Yeah because that doesn't sound weird or creepy at all.
This guy is doing it to boost his shitty career
That is a jail
the only problem with the bible and every religion is that it’s completely fictional ,does anyone believe in goblins,fairys,leprechauns,or Star Wars 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'm asian and I'm a lesbian. There are two christians in my family and I think that they would probably expell me or send me to the "curing" camp if I came out. just two weeks ago, I gathered all the courage I had in my lifetime and came out to my family, came to my surprise everything was so calm, no one's there yelling or banging things, all I received was just a simple sentence, "We support you." This was the first time in my life I felt so relieved, absolutely being myself without holding back and truly shine under the sun. This is literally, the best, best experience I have ever had in my life and I will forever remember this day and the courageous me. Hope you guys, especially the LGBTQ+ people in the wardrobe, you deserve to live a good life without any discrimination. Blessings.
It is a sin but they get to choose it or no. But if the person is a child, there is sometimes a reason why they get into it and I don't blame the parents for trying this. Someone could have pushed themselves on the cild or a boy could have hurt them but as a child most of the time something happens and they get confused. If at18 they decide it then its between you and God. Glad that nasty pastor went to jail. The nice place I like but the place with beatings…. how dare they. I have a gay member of my family and I love him/her and love spending time with them but it is sin and between God and them.I can't judge again what GOD HAS ALREADY JUDGED. He has the last word in all this like it or not.
I believe the term in the headline should be "gay conversion camps," not "gay conversation camps."
There are countless other so called Christians who need to be locked up!!!
You cant change that
Shackles? That's called kidnapping, confinement, slavery.
Every child deserves a parent but not every parent deserves a child. Parents please accept your children for who they are
Jesus is lord
Jesus saves
Jesus is king
The owner of the place said he “helps young girls struggling in same sex relationships” when the only one struggling with it is the unsupportive parents
Religious people are cowards, using "god's words" to placate their own fears of death. You can't reason with people who think they own "god", they have blinders on, and would still believe the world is flat. They pick and choose at will from "gods word" whatever benefits themselves and their own fears.
I think I'll choose to be gay today lol
I personally know someone who was sent away to more than one place like this. The stories that I was told, were horrible and I feel that those were only surface deep. This makes me physically ill to hear.
No straight man thinks about gay sex as much as a homophobe.
These "gay conversion" concentration camps are the abomination, not gay teens. It's horrifying. Parents might think they're doing what's best for their child but how can abuse possibly be the best choice? Sending your child off to dangerous strangers like lambs to slaughter?? If your child is gay and you are dismayed or you don't understand it, first of all LEAD WITH LOVE and love your child no matter what–then contact PFLAG and talk to other parents who have experienced similar and learn how they kept their family intact and maybe even improved the parent-child relationship. Bottom line is, having a child who is LGBTQ is not a tragedy. It's just one aspect of who they are and it is not a bad thing. Sexual orientation is not an indicator of good or bad character. It's just part of the human experience for some, just like heterosexuality is part others' human experience. Maybe it's not what you always envisioned for your child's life, but so what? They are separate human beings, following their own path. It's not for anyone else to dictate that ultimate path. Raise your child to be kind, honest, decent, hardworking, regardless of whatever orientation they eventually identify with. And you'll be ok. They will be ok. The best thing you can do for your child is LOVE your child and set a good example of how to be kind and love others. Raise them to be good people, whether straight or LGBTQ or even asexual. We all are what we are. It's CHARACTER that counts. Get that right, and the rest will fall into place. Happiness and loving relationships will be possible. And gay people can become parents too; they can have families of their own, so if your child is gay, it does not exactly follow that you'll never get the grandchildren you envisioned. Open your minds to possibilities you may not have considered before. LEAD WITH LOVE… ❤❤🧡🧡💛💛💚💚💙💙💜💜 I was already a fan of Jeremy Jordan but I really love him now. And I applaud Alabama for prosecuting that bogus "pastor" who abused kids and the Alabama jury that convicted him. Kudos on getting it right.
Ideas like young peoples sexuality is still developing then proceeding to say things like "the camps are a good idea". That is like building a dam
After seeing the pastor go off like that it’s so satisfying knowing he got 20 years lol
I don’t believe in that ”jesus god” but how is it wrong to be gay tho? I mean like it doesn’t even say that in the christian bible that being gay is not ok, and also yall be saying that god created everyone so then he also created everyone who is gay, but yall say he doesn’t accept them?! make it make sense. That’s why I’m a satanist, the dark lord doesn’t care if you are gay , bi or part of the lgbtq community, he says that everyone should be able to love whoever they want to love!
Conversion not conversation
Its immoral.
How is this legal .its crazy its like a experiment camp .wtf.
As a chrstian i belive we should hate eceryone that is diferent and I dont like what they do .that is what he is saying.this kind of bs its what makes me question what God is .because I refuse to belive that God is such a hateful being and that is what he /she wants
These brows don't look good on no guy ever…..
What kind of parents would do that to their kids! To me it's like they're saying 'you're abnormal and not good enough to be our kid so we're going to fix you so that you will fit into our lives better'
Brother Gary creepy af and should be investigated and dealt with just like those other pastors.
He need to do my makeup
"It is going against the word of God"
Tell me you don't understand the Bible without telling me you don't understand the Bible. Imagine finding an excuse to ABUSE CHILDREN
This is so heartbreaking. These poor children, it makes me sick to think of their suffering. I also don't get why we have to care about what their god supposedly says. They have to make their beliefs someone else's problem intead of just living their own life.
It doesn't matter if you are gay or straight let them be who they are God loves everyone
The irony is that Jesus would probably be against these gay camps
3:45 yeah i dont think that what unconditionally means
That pastor is gay himself
as a christian i do not agree with this at all. we are supposed to love everyone and SUPPORT them. talk to them about what they are doing and if they dont agree just leave it there dont treat them any different your mindset shouldnt change at all. i have a few gay friends and i talked to them about God and if they didnt agree, i respected it. Thats what your supposed to do people.
I am a straight, Christian woman and I support and love gay people. Many of my friends are gay. God loves everyone. Don’t ever let a church control you or tell you that you can’t be who you are. There are many Christian denominations who support and love gay people. The Episcopal church is one of them.
But why is the black so called Christian man is in trail but the white man in Alabama isn’t