William Stewart

This movie answered a question I had and illustrated human nature in interesting ways. Having been to one seminar of an Exodus conference years ago I was surprised when the leadership abruptly ended the organization. So I was curious to know why. I appreciated hearing from people who unsuccessfully attempted to change out of LGBTQ, and they now tell people that no one can change, and it's damaging ("soul crushing") for anyone to suggest that change is possible. I appreciated hearing from people who successfully changed out of LGBTQ, and they tell people it is possible. This stark juxtaposition was very subtly illustrated by John Paulk and Ann Paulk. John had been the spokesman for Exodus. For years he communicated that change is possible, then came out saying he never really changed. Now he says it's wrong to tell people change is possible. Ann now leads Restored Hope Network which essentially replaced Exodus and communicates that change is possible. She changed out of being lesbian and offers help to those seeking help. What she does makes some people so angry. I recently heard someone say that they won't stop believing in love just because someone misrepresented love. A lot of people got hurt by what people told them. Getting hurt doesn't feel good. It's human nature to get angry if someone tells you something is possible, but you've tried and failed. If you limit yourself to human strength, then how far can you go?