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[[Peter LaBarbera]] is the President of [[Americans for Truth]] which is a organization which attempts to "counter" homosexuality in society. LaBarbera stated the following regarding Christian ex-homosexuals who reported being transformed by the power of God:
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[[Peter LaBarbera]] is the President of [[Americans for Truth]] which is an organization that attempts to "counter" homosexuality in society (and intentially or unintentionally increase intolerance for the gay population). LaBarbera stated the following regarding Christian ex-homosexuals who reported being transformed by the power of God:
 
{{cquote|Another factor from my experience as a close observer of the “ex-gay” phenomenon is that many former homosexuals do not linger in “[[reparative therapy]]” programs, or participate in them at all. They attribute their dramatic and (relatively) rapid transformation to the power of God, and likely would not show up in a study of this kind. In fact, these “unstudied” overcomers would appear to be the most successful ex-homosexuals because they’ve moved on with their lives — as “reborn” Christians move on after overcoming any besetting sin.<ref>http://www.americansfortruth.com/news/landmark-study-change-for-homosexuals-is-possible.html</ref>}}  
 
{{cquote|Another factor from my experience as a close observer of the “ex-gay” phenomenon is that many former homosexuals do not linger in “[[reparative therapy]]” programs, or participate in them at all. They attribute their dramatic and (relatively) rapid transformation to the power of God, and likely would not show up in a study of this kind. In fact, these “unstudied” overcomers would appear to be the most successful ex-homosexuals because they’ve moved on with their lives — as “reborn” Christians move on after overcoming any besetting sin.<ref>http://www.americansfortruth.com/news/landmark-study-change-for-homosexuals-is-possible.html</ref>}}