London GALHA :: LGBT Humanists

Film "This is what love in action looks like". A film about "conversion therapy"

June 15, 2012 · 7:30 PM
Conway Hall

FILM: THIS IS WHAT LOVE IN ACTION LOOKS LIKE

In the Summer of 2005, parents of gay teenager Zach Stark packed their son off to "Love in Action", an ex-gay ministry purporting to cure gay youths of their homosexual desires.

"Whilst undoubtedly a sad and shocking tale, this is ultimately a film about hope, celebrating the power of the community to rally together and incite political change".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur-nUamaeHI

Following this film, there will be a discussion about how to effectively campaign against"conversion therapy".

Key campaigners have been invited to attend.

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Jodie

This was my first meetup with GALHA and I enjoyed the film. It was a controversial subject but was handled very sensitively by the film-makers. Everybody was really nice at GALHA and made me feel very welcome and the organisers answered all my questions. I'm looking forward to attending more events :)

0 · June 20
A former member

I really enjoyed it! Particularly the exchange of ideas after!

0 · June 17
Peter Galazka

It was a great evening (as usual), "This is what love in action looks like" was an
interesting documentary with a strong message, short but pithy discussion after

0 · June 16
A former member

Inspiring story about how a small, self-effacing group of enlightened people were able to generate national media coverage against injustice and force education, tolerance and change.

0 · June 16
A former member

Shocking to see teenagers forced into this kind of shaming by their parents. It was chilling to see exodus is now targeting even younger children. I can't help but equate teaching such hate and shame as a form of child abuse. Institutions that are supposed to be about living in harmony with each other, the world and doing no wrong sure seem to be feeding a lot of very negative emotions and fuelling stereotypes. It seems to be an agenda of hate rather than that of loving your brother man. People who use the bible in this way are not really taking the teachings of the bible seriously and are using it as a tool to spread their own agenda. The positive message that came out of it was that in these communities there are people willing to accept and actively support people like Zak. Even in liberal secular societies we have internalised problems about LGBT identities we don't need fundamentalist religious organisations spreading shame and hate.

0 · June 16
Helen

Topic interesting wish they'd been more time for debate. The film was bit disappointing

0 · June 16
Adam Knowles

We'll be starting the event at 19.30 tonight.

0 · June 15
Fiona Weir

To see what some people think of homosexuality, look at video on:
whyevolutionistrue.com/2012/06/10/muslim-cleric-argues-that-
homosexuality-is-a-well-known-medical-condition...This was mentioned in a letter from Ian Walker in today's NSS Newsline, q.v.

0 · June 15
Richard Unwin

Hello. GALHA admin here. The film definitely starts at 7.30. However, we recommend that you arrive earlier to guarantee a seat - the event looks like it's going to be another extremely popular one...!

0 · June 14
Fiona Weir

Fiona Weir
As there is confusion over the start-time, someone is e-mailing the
Chair of GALHA to suggest that the film should start at 19.30 so it's
not interrupted by late-comers. Come at 19.00 anyway and
socialise!

0 · June 14
Fiona Weir

This is a GALHA event at Conway Hall. Full details on the Conway
Hall website under Talks & Lectures. Fiona

0 · June 13
A former member

Thanks for the reply ,
I am looking forward for it

0 · June 13
Richard Unwin

Hi Dan.

All of our public meetings are free. No need to buy a ticket!

Sorry to hear that you've had trouble getting in touch with us - some of our admins are on sabbatical. Feel free to contact me with any queries.

Look forward to meeting you on Friday!

0 · June 11
A former member

hey , how do i buy a ticket for the film ? and how much does it cost?
I email one of the organisers last week , no response yet, not a good experience for someone newly joining your group !

0 · June 11
Derek Lennard

Update: Terry Sanderson, President of the National Secular Society will
introduce the film and start the discussion.

0 · June 7