A diversified group of professionals and Christian leaders have signed on to a letter condemning a proposed California state resolution for eroding foundational American rights and liberties.
Assembly Concurrent Resolution 99, proposed by LGBT Caucus member Assemblyman Evan Low (D – San Jose), tells churches and counselors to no longer attempt to change “a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity,” because that type of counseling is “ineffective, unethical, and harmful.” It also blames the stigmatizing, non-LGBT affirming beliefs of pastors and counselors for the high suicide and depression rates within the LGBT community. ACR 99 already received approval from the State Assembly and will be heard in the California Senate Judiciary Committee in late August. “This resolution tells Californians of many religions that their faith is unacceptable to the state,” stated an opposition letter signed by the dozens […]
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