Gender conversion ‘therapy’ is a public health crisis.

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“As advocates and queer people of faith, we’re just getting started. Now, I ask all of Victoria, and particularly our allies, to join us.” Asha
On February 9, 2021, Mamamia published Asha’s article Gender conversion ‘therapy’ is a public health crisis. I know this because I lived it.
Rev. Ron Rosinsky, Coburg Uniting Church Minister, passionately endorsed Asha’s words in this Facebook post.
“Only seven passages in all the Bible speak against homosexuality – none of them attributed to Jesus,” Rev. Ron wrote.
“Are we to appropriate this ancient hatred?”
On Thursday evening, 5 February, 2021, the Victorian Parliament voted that we will not:
“Those found to have engaged in conversion practices that result in serious injury will face penalties of up to 10 years’ jail or up to $10,000 in fines.” Victoria bans gay conversion practices after 12-hour debate, The Guardian
Coburg Uniting Church joins our LGBTQIA+ siblings as we all continue to advocate for equality.
“Let’s end prejudice and homophobia masquerading as Christianity.” Rev. Ron.