UPDATED: Actor Gary Sinese has pulled out of an upcoming US summit for a Catholic group which still believes in debunked gay ‘cures’. As reported by Pink News, the Forrest Gump and CSI:NY actor had been named alongside Fox News anchor Bret Baier, and others, as speakers at the Legatus event. Sinese has since pulled out, releasing the followings statement: “For me, faith has been a catalyst for my mission to honour the men and women who serve in our nation’s military. When I accepted the invitation to speak at the Legatus conference on Veterans issues and share my story, I was unaware of the controversy surrounding some of the participants, and their views on personal matters. “I don’t want my mission—which is designed to be unifying—to be disrupted by these, or any controversies, and therefore have decided to withdraw.” Legatus believes same-sex attraction is a ‘disorder’, stating “Whether the disorder has some deep, unknown roots over which one has virtually no control, or whether it’s a developed disorder resulting from bad choices, it leaves an individual disposed toward activities and a lifestyle that are dangerous — physically, emotionally and spiritually.” It claims “Fortunately there is hope for those who suffer from the disorder. The National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality reports that significant numbers of homosexual persons have undergone treatment and had their sexual drives properly ordered. “Those who continue to suffer from this disorder can find true help through an orientation toward their Saviour and Redeemer, ‘the Orient from on High’, and the life that He offers them in Himself.” There is even a support group for those who “for whatever reason cannot be cured” to help them live “safe, moral, chaste lives”. Any therapy or ‘cures’ to change sexual orientation have been soundly rejected by all the major medical associations.
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News staff
First published: Tuesday, 13th January 2015 - 8:26am