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Methodology
The findings in this report are based on an extensive analysis of ex-gay
and Christian Right organizations. Research was conducted from 1995 to
1998; the author reviewed primary and secondary source materials, attended
two ex-gay conferences (Exodus International's annual conference in 1995
and the Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays annual conference in 1998), and
interviewed selected ex-gay leaders, Christian Right leaders, and former
ex-gay individuals.
Primary source material was collected from a number of ex-gay and Christian
Right organizations by requesting to be put on mailing lists, subscribing
to publications, ordering materials, and monitoring web sites. Ex-gay
groups studied in-depth include Exodus International, Parents and Friends
of Ex-Gays (P-FOX), Homosexuals Anonymous, Courage, the National Association
for the Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH), Regeneration Books,
Kerusso Ministries, and Love in Action. Christian Right organizations
studied include Concerned Women for America, The Family Research Council,
Focus on the Family, Coral Ridge Ministries, American Family Association,
Americans for Truth About Homosexuality, Christian Coalition, and the
Center for Reclaiming America.
In addition, the author reviewed literature analyzing the Christian
Right's historic and strategic attack on lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender
civil rights, beginning with Anita Bryant's opposition to gay rights
in 1976 in Dade County, Florida and including right-wing attacks on lesbian
and gay "special rights" in the 1980s and 1990s.
In an attempt to track the financial support for ex-gay organizations,
several requests for information were filed. Form 4506-A (requesting
IRS exemption applications), Form 990, Form 990-EZ and Form 990-PF were
filed by the DataCenter on behalf of Political Research Associates. Information
was requested on P-FOX, NARTH, Exodus, and Kerusso Ministries. The DataCenter
was also contracted by PRA to conduct a complete literature search of
mainstream media converge of ex-gay movement organizations. The facts
contained in this literature guided us in determining the strong political
ties between the Christian Right and the ex-gay movement and the broader
theocratic agenda this partnership seeks to impose.
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