Pickup has called himself a poster child for the emotional and [[Sexual abuse being a contributing factor for homosexuality|sexual abuse]] that leads to [[homosexuality]] and works closely with [[PFOX]] and other groups to protect therapy choices. He has been instrumental for many years in the effort to keep [[therapy]] options open for those struggling with [[same-sex attraction]] and [[sexual disorientation|gender identity confusion]]. Pickup also serves on the board of the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality ([[NARTH]]). He also testified that children who do not identify with gay ideology and believe they were born as heterosexuals will have their rights for sound therapy taken away from them, as will their parents, when the government controls their therapy. | Pickup has called himself a poster child for the emotional and [[Sexual abuse being a contributing factor for homosexuality|sexual abuse]] that leads to [[homosexuality]] and works closely with [[PFOX]] and other groups to protect therapy choices. He has been instrumental for many years in the effort to keep [[therapy]] options open for those struggling with [[same-sex attraction]] and [[sexual disorientation|gender identity confusion]]. Pickup also serves on the board of the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality ([[NARTH]]). He also testified that children who do not identify with gay ideology and believe they were born as heterosexuals will have their rights for sound therapy taken away from them, as will their parents, when the government controls their therapy. |