Alan Chambers from Exodus International joined us on the show today.

Worldwide Network of Former Homosexuals Says to John Stossel: 'Give Us a Break'; Journalist's Book Says Change for Homosexuals is a Myth

ORLANDO, Fla., May 11 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The largest network of former homosexuals in the world is challenging an ABC news correspondent's claim that change for homosexuals is a myth. Alan Chambers, President of Exodus International, says John Stossel's new book, "Myths, Lies & Downright Stupidity" is an ignorant and callous dismissal of the lives of thousands of former homosexuals.

Featured last night on Fox's O'Reilly Factor, Stossel further commented on his book, "One of the myths is that you can change homosexuality. There are these groups like Exodus International that says, 'We can fix you. If you just pray, if you turn your life over to Jesus, we can make you straight.' And I've talked to lots of people who supposedly were cured and they were not."

Chambers, himself a former homosexual who was interviewed by John Stossel for a segment on this topic, responded, "John Stossel's assertion that homosexuals cannot change is an affront to the thousands of individuals, like me, who have experienced it."

"In addition, his mischaracterization of our views and oversimplification of this issue devalues the unique personal stories behind it," said Chambers. "In its 30 year history, Exodus International has seen tremendous growth in the ex-gay moment at large and has helped thousands of conflicted homosexuals seeking change, to find it. It is unfortunate that Mr. Stossel did not accurately or adequately research this side of such an important social issue."

Exodus International is a resource and referral organization with over 130 member ministries across North America. The organization has been in existence for 30 years and offers help to the over 400,000 people who contact the ministry each year. To learn more about Exodus, go to: http://www.exodus.to.