Inside the Conversion Therapy Debate | Father Paul Sullins | Dr. J Show
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse and Father Paul Sullins unpack the myths and political narratives surrounding change-allowing therapy, also called “conversion therapy,” sharing insights from their amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court.
They discuss the ethical dilemmas, scientific critiques, and the impact of political agendas on public perception. Through thoughtful discussion, the episode aims to unravel the complexities of this controversial topic, offering insights into the psychological community's diverse viewpoints.
Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/
Relevant interview source documents:
APA 2009 Task Force Report (140 pages) “Appropriate Therapeutic Responses to Sexual Orientation.”
Bailey et.al. 2016 “Sexual Orientation, Controversy, and Science,” Psychological Science in the Public Interest 2016, Vol. 17(2) 45–10.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1529100616637616
APA Resolution on Sexual Orientation Change Efforts, February 2021.
https://www.apa.org/about/policy/resolution-sexual-orientation-change-efforts.pdf
Books referenced during the show:
The Case Against Conversion Therapy, Douglas C. Haldeman, editor, American Psychological Association, 2022.
Lauman et.al. The Social Organization of Sexuality: Sexual Practices in the United States. 1994
Alan Bell, Martin Weinberg and Sue Kiefer Hammersmith, Sexual Preference: Its Development in Men and Women. (1981)
https://www.apa.org/about/policy/discrimination
Father Sullins' Reports on Clergy Sexual Abuse: https://ruthinstitute.org/resource-centers/father-sullins-research/
Father Sullins' Reports on Sexual Orientation Change Efforts:
https://ruthinstitute.org/sexual-orientation-change-efforts-arent-harmful/
Buy Dr. Morse's Books:
The Sexual State: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/the-sexual-state-2/
Love and Economics: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/love-and-economics-it-takes-a-family-to-raise-a-village/
Smart Sex: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/smart-sex-finding-life-long-love-in-a-hook-up-world/
101 Tips for a Happier Marriage: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-a-happier-marriage/
101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-marrying-the-right-person/
Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/
Have a question or a comment? Leave it in the comments, and we'll get back to you!
Watch the full episode, uncensored, on Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Theruthinstitute
Subscribe to our YouTube playlist: @RuthInstitute
Follow us on Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/theruthinstitute
https://twitter.com/RuthInstitute
https://www.facebook.com/TheRuthInstitute/
https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/newsfeed
Press:
NC Register: https://www.ncregister.com/author/jennifer-roback-morse
Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/profile/jennifer-roback-morse
The Stream: https://stream.org/author/jennifer-roback-morse/
Crisis Magazine: https://crisismagazine.com/author/jennifer-roeback-morse
Listen to our podcast:
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ruth-institute-podcast/id309797947
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1t7mWLRHjrCqNjsbH7zXv1