Chris Christie thinks he's the Pope now, declares homosexuality "not a sin"

[mota bhai 2,675]

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Chris Christie plans to sign a bill Monday barring licensed therapists from trying to turn gay teenagers straight, making New Jersey the second state to ban so-called conversion therapy, along with California.

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In a signing note accompanying the bill that will be made public Monday, Christie said he believes people are born gay and that homosexuality is not a sin. That view is inconsistent with his Catholic faith.

The Republican governor also said the health risks of trying to change a child's sexual orientation, as identified by the American Psychological Association, outweigh concerns over the government setting limits on parental choice.

"Government should tread carefully into this area," he said in the signing note, which was obtained by The Associated Press, "and I do so here reluctantly."

"However, I also believe that on the issues of medical treatment for children we must look to experts in the field to determine the relative risks and rewards," Christie said, citing a litany of potential ill effects of trying to change sexual orientation, including depression and suicide. "I believe that exposing children to these health risks without clear evidence of benefits that outweigh these serious risks is not appropriate."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/19/chris-christie-gay-conversion-therapy_n_3778948.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009

[Peikko 1,575]

The US has a secular government, being a sin or not shouldn't impact any law in any way. Not sure why he felt the need to say it wasn't one. It's a good idea though, trying to change sexual orientation via counseling is ridiculous.

[Jacque67 7,328]

Good for NJ.

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

"Government should tread carefully into this area," he said in the signing note, which was obtained by The Associated Press, "and I do so here reluctantly."

"However, I also believe that on the issues of medical treatment for children we must look to experts in the field to determine the relative risks and rewards," Christie said,

A politician said such a thing and went a direction that he/she personally disagrees with instead of twisting the words to suit an agenda.

I think I feel a tear of happiness and hope running down my face.

Edited August 20, 2013 by OnMyWayID