headed by Wayne Besen (formerly of the Human Rights Campaign), and he's got this guy's number (McClurkin might be called "an ex-gay for pay," as these individuals are either directly or indirectly funded by those with an agenda, such as Dobson).
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, Oct. 22, 2007
Contact: Wayne Besen
Phone: 917-691-5118
E-Mail:
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Truth Wins Out Calls On Barack Obama To Immediately Cut Ties With 'Ex-Gay' Preacher Who Rails Against Homosexuality
Singer Donnie McClurkin's Divisive Rhetoric Defies Obama's Pledge To Bring Americans Together, says TWO
NEW YORK - Truth Wins Out called on Sen. Barack Obama to immediately distance his campaign from "ex-gay" preacher and gospel singer Donnie McClurkin. Obama is scheduled to tour South Carolina with the controversial singer, even though McClurkin's mean-spirited rhetoric runs counter to the senator's conciliatory efforts, says Truth Wins Out.
"We strongly urge Obama to part ways with this divisive preacher who is clearly singing a different tune than the stated message of the campaign," said Truth Wins Out's Executive Director Wayne Besen. "We can only hope that Obama is unaware of McClurkin's anti-gay history and will swiftly condemn such intolerance. Real leadership includes standing up to those who drive wedges between the American people."
McClurkin says he once suffered from "the curse of homosexuality" and has used his platform as a well-known gospel singer to spread untruths about gay and lesbian people.
"There are countless numbers of people who are not happy in this lifestyle and want to be freed from it," said McClurkin. "They were thrust into homosexuality by neglect, abuse and molestation, and want desperately to live normal lives and one day have a happy home and family."
Web: www.TruthWinsOut.org