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Thread started 03/19/11 10:59am

CHIC0

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Cure Your Gay-ness With An iPhone App!!

Apple Under Fire For Approving 'Gay Cure' iPhone App From Exodus International

The Huffington Post Bianca Bosker

Apple Exodus International App

Apple is under fire for approving a controversial iPhone app created by a religious organization that seeks to help gay individuals become heterosexual.

The application, "Exodus International," was created by a ministry of the same name that says its mission is to "[mobilize] the body of Christ to minister grace and truth to a world impacted by homosexuality."

The app's description notes, "With over 35 years of ministry experience, Exodus is committed to encouraging, educating and equipping the Body of Christ to address the issue of homosexuality with grace and truth."

It received a "4" rating from Apple, which indicates the company considered the app to contain "no objectionable material."

Yet many disagree with Apple's assessment and are demanding that it be removed.

"No objectionable content? We beg to differ," wrote TruthWinsOut.com. "Exodus' message is hateful and bigoted."

Change.org has launched an online petition calling for Apple to remove the app that has garned over 21,000 "signatures."

The app received 85 five-star reviews--the highest rating--from App Store users, but it also received nearly twice as many one-star reviews.

"What a shameful, deceptive app," wrote one user. "Disgusting."

In an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network posted March 15, Exodus International's Jeff Buchanan said the ministry had not yet had any direct contact with Apple regarding the app.

Apple's approval of the app is particularly noteworthy given that the company requires all apps submitted to the App Store be scrutinized and vetted by Apple itself. Last year, the company removed, without warning, thousands of "sexy" apps from the App Store. (See apps Apple has banned here)

Earlier this year, Apple was criticized for its approval of an applicatio...eclaration, which encouraged users to take a stand against gay marriage. Apple later removed the app.

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Reply #1 posted 03/19/11 11:01am

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hmph! nope. not good enough. call me when there's an app to make me a ballerina, like misty copeland nod

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Reply #2 posted 03/19/11 12:24pm

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How does it work?

Does it give you an electric shock when you try to play Kylie? smile

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Reply #3 posted 03/19/11 1:42pm

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XxAxX said:

hmph! nope. not good enough. call me when there's an app to make me a ballerina, like misty copeland nod

Dear, I feel you're flexible enough...but....did you see how she can hold her leg straight up in the air?...oh my, the fun we'd have!

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Reply #4 posted 03/19/11 3:25pm

Alej

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bored I'm so over people.

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Reply #5 posted 03/19/11 4:37pm

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PANDURITO said:

How does it work?

Does it give you an electric shock when you try to play Kylie? smile

lol

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Reply #6 posted 03/19/11 4:51pm

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fair is fair there is a very popular app that makes people gay! Fricking Angry Birds!

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Reply #7 posted 03/19/11 7:04pm

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i tried it and i still like sucking and fucking boys. better luck next time?

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Reply #8 posted 03/19/11 7:41pm

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oceancrayon said:

i tried it and i still like sucking and fucking boys. better luck next time?


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Reply #9 posted 03/19/11 9:34pm

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omfg :Johnartclutcheshispearls:

mad And has a good mind to throw his drink at the person who created such an app! But upon second thought, realizes that would be a waste of good alcohol. hrmph

martini Cheers John! martini

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Reply #10 posted 03/20/11 12:20am

physco185

rolleyes how gay!!!

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Reply #11 posted 03/20/11 5:13pm

Alej

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oceancrayon said:

i tried it and i still like sucking and fucking boys. better luck next time?

That's hot.

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Reply #12 posted 03/20/11 9:27pm

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I signed the petition.... I don't know how they again could miss crap like this.. hmph! confused

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Reply #13 posted 03/21/11 9:12am

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BlackAdder7 said:

XxAxX said:

hmph! nope. not good enough. call me when there's an app to make me a ballerina, like misty copeland nod

Dear, I feel you're flexible enough...but....did you see how she can hold her leg straight up in the air?...oh my, the fun we'd have!

redface yes dear

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Reply #14 posted 03/21/11 9:30am

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You're a real fucker. You act like you own this place--ParanoidAndroid <-- about as witty as this princess gets! lol
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Reply #15 posted 03/21/11 9:39am

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PANDURITO said:

How does it work?

Does it give you an electric shock when you try to play Kylie? smile

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Reply #16 posted 03/21/11 9:46am

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kewlschool said:

omfg :Johnartclutcheshispearls:

mad And has a good mind to throw his drink at the person who created such an app! But upon second thought, realizes that would be a waste of good alcohol. hrmph

martini Cheers John! martini

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Reply #17 posted 03/21/11 9:48am

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I don't think it should be banned because I think people have a constitutional right to be a douchey ignorant asshole. shrug

Can I get a Whack-a-Jesus game app on my phone?

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Reply #18 posted 03/21/11 12:44pm

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PANDURITO said:

How does it work?

Does it give you an electric shock when you try to play Kylie? smile

mad stfu chair ............ lol ass!!!

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Reply #19 posted 03/21/11 12:46pm

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Genesia said:

PANDURITO said:

How does it work?

Does it give you an electric shock when you try to play Kylie? smile

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no no no! don't encourage him!! lol

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Reply #20 posted 03/21/11 1:41pm

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Reply #21 posted 03/23/11 12:08pm

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Victory!

Amazing! After more than 150,000 petition signatures from Change.org members and saturation media coverage, news outlets worldwide are reporting that Apple has pulled an iPhone application launched by Exodus International that claimed to help "cure" gay and lesbian people.

This is a huge, public victory against the dangerous myth that gay young people can and should be "turned straight" -- a falsehood that contributes to the plague of depression and suicide afflicting these kids and young adults. Our friends at Truth Wins Out, the organization that started the petition on Change.org, are absolutely thrilled.

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