Friday, 30 July 2021, 10:56 am
The Salvation Army is supporting the proposed Conversion
Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill, which will outlaw
this unethical practice.
The Salvation Army continues
to oppose vilification of, or discrimination against, anyone
on the grounds of sexuality or gender. This includes
attempts to change another person’s sexual orientation or
gender identity, and any actions which deny a person’s
sexual orientation or gender identity.
Christians are
called to be like God and therefore to be living examples of
his love in action in the world. Conversion practices, which
have been shown to be both ineffective and deeply harmful,