Conservative U.S.-based organizations that encourage people to change their sexual orientation and “leave” the LGBTQ community are shifting their focus to Europe, after failing to get a foothold in the U.S., according to an investigation by Finbarr Toesland for Byline Times, with support from the Fund. Toesland reported on the “ex-gay” CHANGED Movement, housed at Bethel Church in Redding, California, which is now trying to export its work to European countries. Toesland’s investigation found that Bethel Church’s leaders are distorting scientific research in order to advance their agenda.
California church exporting anti-gay efforts to Europe, grantee finds
