Honestly this sounds like some kind of PTSD response. This kind of irrational turn, especially after witnessing first-hand what homophobia leads to, doesn’t make a ton of sense otherwise.
Doesn’t absolve them, since they’re promoting hate and is a complete betrayal of those who were killed, but I wouldn’t be surprised if this were some kind of semi-conscious attempt at self-preservation.
Recently found out about https://elan.school/ which ended up being run by ex “students.” It’s not the same thing, but there are parallels. Conversion therapy is essentially brainwashing at it’s core, and I find it fascinating (in a horrifying, train crash, can’t look away, kind of way) that in both cases, ex members become involved in perpetuating the horror.
eta: I agree it does not absolve them
That’s unfortunate.
c/NotTheOnion
now I have the chance to live in relationship and not religion — not just loving Christ but being in love with Christ and sharing His love."
Does that sound just a little gay?
