Apple Under Pressure to Ban an iphone app Which Claims Cure from Homosexuality

Computer giants Apple are under increasing pressure to ban an iphone app which steers people away from homosexuality.

Christian group Exodus International claim prayer can u-turn people’s sexual orientation if they try hard enough and are behind the program, which has sparked global controversy.

Describing the application as app as "free and providing access to current news, information, and resources from Exodus International," Apple go on to describe the gay-hating organisation as "the world’s largest ministry to individuals and families impacted by homosexuality."

It continues: "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."

The app, which was released on Tuesday, received a 4+ rating from Apple, which means that it contains “no objectionable content".

But now a petition by pro-gay charity Truth Wins Out on Change.org is fighting back. In less than 24 hours, the petition gather more than 1,300 signatures. Now, that figure is nearer 7,000.

One customer reviewed it by saying: "This is hate-based initiative of the fanatical religious right intending to brainwash and emotionally destroy gay and lesbian people by coercing them to hate themselves based on their natural sexual orientation."

Another said: "What a shameful, deceptive app. What's next, Apple? An app by KKK complete with GPS tracker of nearby black people?"

The Exodus International site states that reorientation of gay attraction is possible, but warns its members not to go to counselors who claim they can help eliminate all attractions to the same gender.


Peter Lloyd


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