SYDNEY – Exodus to Nowhere – the quest to cure queers

EXODUS TO NOWHERE

The quest to cure queers

There is a commonly held belief that gay conversion programs began in the United States. This is not true.

Four years before Exodus was founded, in 1972, in Sydney Australia, Anthony Venn-Brown was in a residential program to change his sexual orientation.

Working on his current book “Exodus to Nowhere – the rise and fall of conversion therapy”, his research lead him to discover the many secular and religious influences that created the belief God heals homosexuals. It’s a long and intriguing journey that begins after World War 11 and ends a the most surprising place – Anthony attending the final US Exodus Conference to hear President, Alan Chambers say “I’m sorry” to the LGBTI community and “we are closing down.”

Anthony’s informative presentation will give you behind the scenes, unique insights and lessons learned still relevant to Christians grappling with the “gay issue”.

WHEN: Friday, November 4th 2016

TIME: 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start

WHERE: ACON Building, 414 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, Sydney

SPEAKER: Anthony Venn-Brown

Author and founder of Ambassadors & Bridge Builders International

COST: This is a free event

HOSTED BY: freedom2b

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After the talk, you are welcome to join us for a drink at the nearby Royal Exhibition Hotel for more socialising.

For more information, please contact Shane on 0413374650 or email events@freedom2b.org

About the Author: Anthony Venn-Brown OAM

Anthony Venn-Brown OAM, is one of Australia’s foremost commentators on faith and sexuality. His bestselling autobiography 'A Life of Unlearning – a preacher’s struggle with his homosexuality, church and faith', details his journey from being a national Pentecostal leader and famous preacher, preaching to 1000s every weekend in Australia’s growing mega-churches, such as Hillsong, to living as an openly gay man. Anthony was one of the first in the world to experience religious gay conversion 'therapy' and has worked to see the practice cease. Anthony was the co-founder and former leader of Freedom2b. He is an educator and consultant on LGBT/faith issues and leader in deconstructing the ex-gay/reparative/conversion therapy myth. Anthony is the founder and CEO of Ambassadors & Bridge Builders International. Anthony has been recognised on a number of occasions for his contribution and impact including being twice voted one of 'The 25 Most Influential Gay and Lesbian Australians’ (2007 and 2009) and in June 2020 he was awarded the 'Order of Australia Medal' (OAM) for service to the LGBTIQ community.