Christian Leader to Speak about Defending Religious Liberty and the Ex-Gay Community

Voice of the Voiceless (VoV) is excited to announce that Bishop Harry R. Jackson, Jr. will deliver the keynote address as a part of the First Annual Ex-Gay Awareness Dinner and Reception in Washington, D.C. on September 30, 2013. The event is being hosted by Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays (PFOX), a national non-profit organization that advocates for former homosexuals and their families.

Bishop Jackson is the Senior Pastor of Hope Christian Church, a 3,000-member congregation in the nation’s Capital. Having earned an MBA from Harvard University, he approaches ministry from a unique perspective and has been recognized as a leader of leaders, ministering to audiences both nationally and internationally. He has recently formed the International Communion of Evangelical Churches, a network of networks that oversees 1200+ churches around the world.

“It is my great honor and privilege to address this historic celebration, and I know that I and many others will be encouraged to hear the amazing testimonies of the men and women who have left homosexuality when they share their stories on September 30,” commented Jackson, who is also the founder and president of High Impact Leadership Coalition, which exists to protect the moral compass of America and be an agent of healing to our nation by educating and empowering churches, community, and political leaders. “At a time when our nation’s moral fabric is decaying, this night promises to be an inspiration to us all!”

Bishop Jackson’s address will focus on defending religious freedom and how the church can stand up for the ex-gay community, whose rights are being trampled upon and existence marginalized. A prime example is Grammy Award winning gospel singer Donnie McClurklin, who just last month was uninvited from headlining a 50^th Anniversary Celebration of the March on Washington because of his views on homosexuality and the fact that he is ex-gay.

“Bishop Jackson has been a beacon of hope, a leader in the faith community, and an example for all of us to follow. We are truly blessed to have such a powerful man of God address the First Annual Ex-Gay Dinner and Reception on September 30, “ commented Christopher Doyle, Co-Founder and President of Voice of the Voiceless. “At a time when others in the faith community have faltered on the issue of homosexuality, Bishop Jackson has remained steadfast with a message of truth and love.”

For more information, to purchase tickets, and/or become a sponsor for the First Annual Ex-Gay Awareness Dinner and Celebration on September 30 in Washington, D.C., click here.

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For more information on the First Annual Ex-Gay Awareness Month Dinner/Reception on September 30, visit: http://pfox.org/join-us-for-dinner.pdf and http://www.voiceofthevoiceless.info/exgayawarenessmonth/

It’s amazing that in today’s politicized climate surrounding homosexuality, the real harm facing young people who experience same-sex attraction is never reported, while politically-motivated activists can lie about the so-called “dangers” of psychotherapy for minors who wish to their change sexual orientation, and this is reported as absolute truth in the liberal biased media. A perfect example is Brielle Goldani’s “testimony” last March in front of the New Jersey Senate Health Committee, where she lied about being sent to a “Conversion Therapy Torture Camp,” which was later proven to be completely fabricated and lifted from a 1999 movie starring drag queen Ru Paul called But I’m a Cheerleader.

This past week, Peter Labarbera of Americans for Truth About Homosexuality uncovered some alarming numbers from the Centers for Disease, Control, and Prevention (CDC), which reported a chilling statistic: In 2011, an astonishing 94.9 percent of HIV diagnoses among teenage boys (13-19-years-old) were linked to homosexual (“male-to-male”) sex. And 94.1 percent of the cases among young men ages 20-24 (more analysis follows graphic) were from “gay” sex ). See the graphic below from the CDC’s  “HIV Surveillance in Adolescents and Young Adults”

With the incidence of HIV among men so closely tied to homosexual sex, shouldn’t the government and all concerned and compassionate adults be urging young men and teenaged boys NOT to engage in or experiment with dangerous homosexual behavior? And yet, the CDC and other pro-”gay” institutions (including many schools public and private) are doing exactly the opposite, as they focus instead on affirming “gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender” youth as a “sexual minority.” Click here to read more . . .

Trace McNutt to be Honored at the First Annual Ex-Gay Celebration in Washington, D.C

Voice of the Voiceless (VoV) is excited to announce that former self-described “Satanic Drag Queen” Trace McNutt will receive the First Annual Courage Award for Former Homosexuals as a part of the 2013 Ex-Gay Awareness Dinner and Reception on September 30, 2013. Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays (PFOX), a non-profit organization that advocates and supports former homosexuals and their families, is hosting the event in Washington, D.C. as a part of Ex-Gay Awareness Month.

“When gays come out of the closet they are welcomed, but former homosexuals are forced to remain hidden because of defamation by anti-ex-gay extremists and marginalization from American society,” commented Christopher Doyle, Co-Founder and President of Voice of the Voiceless (VoV), who is presenting the award. “It takes a lot of courage for ex-gays such as Trace McNutt to tell their stories, especially considering that doing so brings scorn and punishment, such was seen with Grammy-award winner gospel singer Donnie McClurklin, who last month was scheduled to headline a 50^th Anniversary March on Washington celebration, but was uninvited because he is ex-gay.”

Individuals that have left homosexuality overcome more than just unwanted same-sex attractions. Trace McNutt was rejected by his family, bullied relentlessly by his classmates, and then victimized by the gay community, who used him for entertainment and then disregarded him once he became addicted to drugs and infected with HIV. At one point, Trace was so sick and destitute that he became homeless and was forced to live in a dumpster on the streets; the very drag queen community that welcomed him with open arms threw him away like yesterday’s trash once he was unable to perform. You can watch Trace’s story by clicking here.

It wasn’t until Trace came out of homosexuality, became a Christian, and stopped performing as a self-described “Satanic Drag Queen” called “Coma” that his former community paid attention to him. He received defamation, hate mail, and death threats from the so-called tolerant gay community. “Trace’s experience is proof that when ex-gays leave homosexuality, they are attacked and faced with an unbelievable amount of hostility. In today’s anti-ex-gay climate, talking publicly about leaving homosexuality is truly an act of courage. Trace McNutt is a real hero,” commented Doyle.  

To watch Trace McNutt’s story of leaving a drug-addicted, drag queen lifestyle and recovery into a loving, supportive, Christian community, click here.

To register for the September 30 Lobby Day on Capitol Hill and/or purchase tickets for the Evening Dinner and Reception, click here.

To learn more about how you can support former homosexuals like Trace McNutt in Washington, D.C. on September 30 and become a sponsor for the First Annual Ex-Gay Awareness Dinner and Reception, click here.

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The Voice of the Voiceless Courage Award for Former Homosexuals is presented annually to an individual who displays bravery and resilience in leaving homosexuality despite insurmountable challenges. For more information on the First Annual Ex-Gay Awareness Lobby Day on Capitol Hill and Evening Dinner and Reception, visit: www.VoiceoftheVoiceless.info/exgayawarenessmonth/. To register for the event, purchase tickets, and/or become a sponsor, visit: http://pfox.org/join-us-for-dinner.pdf