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Disney star Alyson Stoner reveals why she went to conversion therapy
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Australian conversion therapy ban has dangerous flaws, say religious leaders – Catholic World Report
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Christians in the Australian state of Victoria are fearing for their religious freedom after the legislature voted to ban so-called conversion therapy.
The Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill criminalises practices seeking to change or suppress a person s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Christians have voiced concern over a subclause making it an offence to carry out a religious practice, including but not limited to, a prayer based practice, a deliverance practice or an exorcism.
Church leaders in the state fear that they could fall foul of the law simply for offering prayer or counselling to someone struggling with their sexual orientation or gender identity.
New Law Sparks Concerns About Religious Freedom in Victoria
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Australian Archbishop Peter Comensoli of Melbourne prays during his installation Mass in St. Patrick s Cathedral Aug. 1, 2018. (Credit: John Casamento/Catholic Weekly via CNS.)
Groups across a wide spectrum reacted with dismay and concern to passage of a law in the Australian state of Victoria to ban conversion practices. Some called it an attack on freedom of religion and speech.
SYDNEY Groups across a wide spectrum reacted with dismay and concern to passage of a law in the Australian state of Victoria to ban “conversion” practices. Some called it an attack on freedom of religion and speech.
Critics say it is so broad in its definitions and the sanctions are so severe that it risks criminalizing people in their homes, workplaces and churches who genuinely seek to help those who ask for their support, as well as Christians and other people of faith.