ex-gay
No longer gay
Ex-gay describes someone who formerly identified as gay or homosexual, typically someone who claims to have changed their sexual orientation through religious conversion, therapy, or personal effort.
The term appears in discussions of "ex-gay ministries" and conversion therapy programs: He joined an ex-gay support group.
Critics note that many ex-gay individuals later return to gay identity, and major medical organizations reject the premise that sexual orientation can or should be changed.
Clergy's work or state department
- testimonySworn statement as evidence
- deliveranceRescue from bondage
- prayerAddress to deity
- faith-basedGrounded in spiritual belief
evangelical · church · sin · redemption · celibacy · spiritual · pastoral · congregation
Public declaration of identity
- closetedKeeping part of oneself secret
- self-acceptanceApproval of oneself
- repressionUnconscious blocking of thoughts
- denialRefusal to accept reality
authenticity · struggle · conflicted · discovery · realization · self-awareness · acceptance · awakening
Professional guidance for problems
- pseudo-scienceFalsely claimed knowledge
- deprogrammingReversing coercive belief implantation
- coercionPressured compliance through threats
- malpracticeHarmful professional negligence
intervention · brainwashing · indoctrination · harm · trauma · survivor · ban · discredited
Formal argument on issues
- backlashStrong negative reaction
- criticismJudgment of faults
- polarizationSeparation into opposing extremes
- stigmaMark of dishonor
discrimination · ethics · activism · protest · contention · dispute · secularism · advocacy
ministry
Clergy's work or state department
- testimonySworn statement as evidence
- deliveranceRescue from bondage
- prayerAddress to deity
faith-based · evangelical · church · sin · redemption · celibacy · spiritual · pastoral · congregation · belief
coming-out
Public declaration of identity
- closetedKeeping part of oneself secret
- self-acceptanceApproval of oneself
- repressionUnconscious blocking of thoughts
denial · authenticity · struggle · conflicted · discovery · realization · self-awareness · acceptance · awakening · concealment
counseling
Professional guidance for problems
- pseudo-scienceFalsely claimed knowledge
- deprogrammingReversing coercive belief implantation
- coercionPressured compliance through threats
malpractice · intervention · brainwashing · indoctrination · harm · trauma · survivor · ban · discredited · APA
debate
Formal argument on issues
- backlashStrong negative reaction
- criticismJudgment of faults
- polarizationSeparation into opposing extremes
stigma · discrimination · ethics · activism · protest · contention · dispute · secularism · advocacy · legislation
ex-gaygay
Attracted to same sex
out · late bloomer · closeted · out and proud · questioning