Christian Conservatives Misunderstand NSW ban on conversion "therapy"

Christian Conservatives Misunderstand NSW ban on conversion “therapy”

Stephen Chavura is a historian — you’d think he’d check his facts before posting such a ridiculous tweet

Some times it’s best just to leave people in their ignorance.

Other times you just HAVE to respond intelligently and with some facts.

It appears that you haven't actually read the legislation. You have not broken the law by praying. Firstly, it has to be proven that substantial harm has been done to the individual. This is a criminal offence in all cases. The next step is conciliation.
— Anthony Venn-Brown OAM 🏳️‍🌈 he/him (@gayambassador) April 20, 2025

Here are just some examples of the harm https://t.co/zBKdFW6XUg Some stories of course, cannot be told because they took their lives. It's a tragedy. It all began with something is wrong with you and God can change you.
— Anthony Venn-Brown OAM 🏳️‍🌈 he/him (@gayambassador) April 20, 2025

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About the Author: Anthony Venn-Brown OAM

Anthony Venn-Brown OAM is one of Australia’s foremost commentators on faith and sexuality. A former Pentecostal leader who preached to thousands weekly in mega-churches like Hillsong, As a young man, Anthony was one of the first in the world to undergo religious conversion "therapy", a practice he has since spent decades successfully fighting to dismantle. He is the author of the bestselling autobiography and Australian gay classic, A Life of Unlearning, founder of Ambassadors & Bridge Builders International (ABBI). He was twice voted one of 'The 25 Most Influential Gay and Lesbian Australians’ (2007 and 2009) and in 2020, Anthony was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his service to the LGBTIQ community.