tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post8128090920532758626..comments2024-03-23T12:05:23.537-05:00Comments on The Wild Reed: Holding the Courage Apostolate AccountableMichael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-39264574648666032032012-04-02T16:11:52.683-05:002012-04-02T16:11:52.683-05:00Courage advocates chaste living. As for links to g...Courage advocates chaste living. As for links to groups offering reparative therapy, that's purely the choice of the person in question. If there are successful cases of reorientation thru these therapies, then that is made possible by the grace of God. The grace of God is unlimited and boundless. Who's to say healing of sexuality does not take place through reparative therapy? Just my opinion. I think Courage works hand in hand with support groups offering other means of psychotherapeutic approaches.Has there been any conclusive evidence that these therapies are the direct cause suicides? If so, shouldn't these therapies be banned altogether? Rather, could it be these suicides are due to a lack of emotional support of the individual outside of the therapy? I am just questioning the rationality of such a conclusion and I do not claim to have the answers to these questions. After all, the field of Psychotherapy, just as the field of modern Medicine is probably an ongoing experiment and it depends on the individual if he chooses to subject himself to such practices and as such be prepared to accept the consequences. In any case, the general rule that Courage Apostolate seems to be following in including these links on their website is, "If they are not against you, then they are with you." Again that is just my opinion. I, personally, am contented with Courage Apostolate's call to chastity and celibacy. Peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-11194894619257670192010-09-06T09:45:28.949-05:002010-09-06T09:45:28.949-05:00I would be interested to know if the APA's ann...I would be interested to know if the APA's announcement about Reparative Therapy regarding homosexuality is based purely on scientific method or a result of political pressure. There are many well meaning people of all faiths that have freely chosen to attempt to change their sexual orientation for many reasons. There are many well meaning people that are trying to help them with whatever methods are currently available. What is needed is more scientific research and study of more effective ways to help these people change. These people are entitled to their sexual freedom and liberation too. By no means should anyone that is happy with his homosexuality be forced to change. There should be support groups for both communities of people with same sex attractions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-64973265966718910462009-08-13T12:18:25.963-05:002009-08-13T12:18:25.963-05:00Thanks, everyone, for your comments - and thanks K...Thanks, everyone, for your comments - and thanks Kevin for contacting Courage and sharing what you did. I'd be interested in hearing about any reply you receive.<br /><br />Peace,<br /><br />MichaelMichael J. Baylyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-68896341728181883132009-08-13T10:48:57.457-05:002009-08-13T10:48:57.457-05:00I emailed my comments to Courage. I didn't as...I emailed my comments to Courage. I didn't ask that they publicly repudiate reparative therapy, but that they should remove any mention of it in any of their publications, and remove any links to any organization that continues to promote it. I drew an analogy to "bleeding." Any doctor or hospital that in any way endorsed bleeding or linked to anyone or any group that continued to bleed people for medical reasons would be mocked and shunned.kevin57https://www.blogger.com/profile/01681985465980196347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-30084040890446656712009-08-12T21:53:24.740-05:002009-08-12T21:53:24.740-05:00I was concerned by this comment in an interview by...I was concerned by this comment in an interview by Father Paul Check, the new director of Courage. He stated, "I'm concerned that because Courage is not yet in every diocese, Catholics are going to Protestant groups like Exodus, that do very good work in this spiritual ministry." Is he kidding here? Does he know the history of Exodus? Is he aware that some of the founders accepted their gay orientation and apologized for their work in Exodus? Some dioceses have Dignity chapters. Perhaps Catholics would be better served checking out this group than the fundamentalist Exodus.Mareczkuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13122584421854834046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-47762324740450542992009-08-12T21:46:59.525-05:002009-08-12T21:46:59.525-05:00I have contacted Courage and am trying to discuss ...I have contacted Courage and am trying to discuss this with them. The people that I have talked to are very nice and have tried to hear me out. I am concerned about their cozy relationship with NARTH. I find this inapproprite. Dr. Nicolosi was a listed speaker at their annual conference. As a pro-life Catholic I find it upsetting that Courage seems to support therapies that lead some gay people to suicide.Mareczkuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13122584421854834046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-59100865593733445422009-08-12T07:49:56.730-05:002009-08-12T07:49:56.730-05:00Phillip, I think you are being way too optimistic....Phillip, I think you are being way too optimistic. The LCWR is being investigated in part because of their perceived stance on homosexuality. The perception is that their more open and compassionate stance is based in psychology and not natural law. They will be severly chastised for listening to the APA and not the Magesterium.colkochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03432916690101599393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-64988595298362553722009-08-11T23:26:44.271-05:002009-08-11T23:26:44.271-05:00Perhaps the recent announcement from the APA will ...Perhaps the recent announcement from the APA will finally spur the USCCB to consider taking another look at homosexuality? Wait..that sounds too much like the right thing to do... =/ Wishful thinking I guess...<br /><br />Well, if Pope Benedict continues to harp on his two legged stool of FAITH and REASON these scientific finding should only confirm why more debate, investigation, and analysis in light of current scientific findings regarding homosexuality should be launched by the Church. Unfortunately, fear will probably continue to prevail... I guess as always, all we can do is pray and hope... <br /><br />Still, the news from the APA could be the first glimmer of light thats needed to begin a new era of understanding within the Church concerning this issue. At least I'd like to think so, but perhaps I'm too overly optimistic and naive...Phillip Clarknoreply@blogger.com