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The DC Atheist Meetup is a project of DC Region Atheists. We are an educational and philosophical group serving Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia that fosters and advances the growth of non-religious communities by providing both a social setting and forums to discuss intellectual topics pertinent to their concerns and by working with other like-minded groups. We educate and encourage critical thinking through rational and respectful dialog between our members and others.
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See all- Debunking "Conversion Therapy" and the "Ex-Gay" IndustryLink visible for attendees
This talk by Wayne Besen is for straight people, straight allies, and LGBTQ individuals. Thirty non-religious people have already signed up. Opposing "conversion therapy" is important to the secular community because it is a science vs. religion issue. "Conversion therapy" is overwhelmingly motivated by religious beliefs that LGBTQ people are “bad,” whereas science shows that LGBTQ people are normal and healthy. It is also based on the false belief that gay people can change their sexual orientation from gay to straight. All major scientific and medical organizations affirm that sexual orientation is not changeable.
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Wayne Besen: Debunking "Conversion Therapy" and the "Ex-Gay" Industry
📅 Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT | 📍 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Eventbrite registrationWayne Besen is a journalist, author, and LGBTQ rights advocate, known for his work debunking the "ex-gay" movement and "conversion therapy" practices. This talk is especially timely: the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case challenging Colorado's 2019 ban on "conversion therapy" for minors. The law prohibits licensed mental health professionals from attempting to change a minor’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
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