I’m a gay Christian. Here’s why banning conversion therapy won’t protect LGBT people
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Andrew Bunt2021-12-02T17:26:00
Changing the law to undermine the traditional Christian understanding of sexuality and marriage - and the ability to support those who wish to live it out - will hinder the progress that’s been made to better support LGBT people in our churches, says Living Out’s Andrew Bunt
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