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This is a positive development for modern Christianity. I'm particularly glad Exodus had the courage to apologize for its harsh judgmental language in the past. This is how Christians should act: to examine their own conduct and determine whether it is loving or is hurtful to others.
Exodus International Shuts Down: Christian Ministry Apologizes To LGBT Community And Halts Operations
Exodus International Shuts Down: Christian Ministry Apologizes To LGBT Community And Halts Operations
Exodus International, a large Christian ministry that claimed to offer a "cure" for homosexuality, plans to shut down.
In a press release posted on the ministry's website Wednesday night, the board of directors announced the decision to close after nearly four decades.
“We’re not negating the ways God used Exodus to positively affect thousands of people, but a new generation of Christians is looking for change -- and they want to be heard,” Exodus board member Tony Moore said.
The closure comes less than a day after Exodus released a statement apologizing to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community for years of undue judgment, by the organization and from the Christian Church as a whole..