David Pickup Gay Cure????

[Andii]

Has anyone actually heard about this crap???? hes coming to were i am FML and i think my mum is looking to take me to him . . . 1st thing i will do is punch his face in :D lolol

David Pickup and his gay 'Reparative Therapy' come to NI. He shares his controversial ideas

http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/nolan/clips/20110613_gaycure

theres a link were you can hear all about it

Thread moved by Shar (Forum Moderator) from "Health, Life and Relationships" as its better suited here.

[Chris]

You can't cure something when there is nothing to cure. What a load of garbage. :P

[Andii]

ino urgh i hope i can spit in his face i bet he probs got dumped n its making it up

[Shar]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-13760662

Protesters picket NI 'gay cure' event
About 50 supporters of Northern Ireland's gay community are picketing a conference which focuses on helping people turn away from homosexuality.
The guy is crazy imo, and the whole thing is ridiculous.

[lawrawrrr]

Cure? It's not an illness. People like this guy sicken me.

[-:Undertaker:-]

Cure? It's not an illness. People like this guy sicken me.

Well its not that sickening, apart from being a load of balony its a private service that people volunteer to go to/pay towards.

Fools gold so to speak.

[lawrawrrr]

Well its not that sickening, apart from being a load of balony its a private service that people volunteer to go to/pay towards.

Fools gold so to speak.

That this guy thinks that it's an illness and is trying to stop people being gay, sickens me. I hate that gay people don't have the same rights. Why people would go is beyond me, is it so taboo these days to be homosexual?

[Richie]

Lets hope he visits habbo sometime soon.


I don't really care what his views are, whatever floats his boat.

[Jordy]

That this guy thinks that it's an illness and is trying to stop people being gay, sickens me. I hate that gay people don't have the same rights. Why people would go is beyond me, is it so taboo these days to be homosexual?Gays do have the same rights :/ And yes clearly it is a taboo still. Do you live under a rock or are you just ignorant to what goes on?

[Calvin]

+1 to this guy lmao. First he needs to get rid of the 'in your face' gays and then I'll love him (no homo!)

[HotelUser]

That this guy thinks that it's an illness and is trying to stop people being gay, sickens me. I hate that gay people don't have the same rights. Why people would go is beyond me, is it so taboo these days to be homosexual?

They have pretty darn good rights in Canada. There are extremely openly gay people here and they can get legally married and such. Gay rights is still an issue but it's nowhere near as bad of an issue as it used to be. I'd say society here has done a fine job at accepting woman's and homosexual rights.

I think the only people who are against homosexuality are people like the religious fanatics or the same people who don't like black people, the Jewish, woman's rights and so on. So it's not a terribly big issue at all because everyone generally hates people like this who hate homosexuality and woman's rights :P

[Technologic]

+1 to this guy lmao. First he needs to get rid of the 'in your face' gays and then I'll love him (no homo!)

The whole "in your face" attitude is in retaliation to people like you

[lawrawrrr]

They have pretty darn good rights in Canada. There are extremely openly gay people here and they can get legally married and such. Gay rights is still an issue but it's nowhere near as bad of an issue as it used to be. I'd say society here has done a fine job at accepting woman's and homosexual rights.

I think the only people who are against homosexuality are people like the religious fanatics or the same people who don't like black people, the Jewish, woman's rights and so on. So it's not a terribly big issue at all because everyone generally hates people like this who hate homosexuality and woman's rights :P

One of very few countries to be so open about it. It's quite kept under cover how bad society can really get IMO. I hope it'll get better soon, but any pure equality is difficult to achieve, I still don't think women have completely equal rights, but that might just be me.



Gays do have the same rights :/ And yes clearly it is a taboo still. Do you live under a rock or are you just ignorant to what goes on?

No they don't. Not allowed to get married in most countries, and in countries such as Uganda they tried recently to execute people just for being gay. That's not equality.

[Calvin]

The whole "in your face" attitude is in retaliation to people like youYes, and my opinion on them type of gays is because of them too. Nobody could care less about their gay life so no reason to show everybody.

[HotelUser]

One of very few countries to be so open about it. It's quite kept under cover how bad society can really get IMO. I hope it'll get better soon, but any pure equality is difficult to achieve, I still don't think women have completely equal rights, but that might just be me.




No they don't. Not allowed to get married in most countries, and in countries such as Uganda they tried recently to execute people just for being gay. That's not equality.

Not in a lot of countries you are right, and that's absolutely disgusting. I think gender equality is great in Canada, UK and the USA though. Besides, it doesn't seem to have any lasting affects on transsexualism, with males choosing to get gender reassignments to become female :P

[Jordy]

No they don't. Not allowed to get married in most countries, and in countries such as Uganda they tried recently to execute people just for being gay. That's not equality.I'm not on about Uganda? In the UK they may not be allowed to get married but those in a civil partnership have the same rights as married couples so I would say they do.

Why do you feel the need to ask whether it's a taboo? Clearly it is as many people still aren't very open about it and you'll still find homophobia especially among older people which is near enough impossible to change. A taboo doesn't mean something is wrong or illegal, for instance talking about sex in this country is still considered taboo but it's neither wrong or illegal (In most circumstances at least!).

[Andii]

Well im wondering has he got a cure for coloured people??? or how about cancer. What a waste of a life he has =/ if anyone actually listened to that thing then you will actually laugh at what he says.

I DO NOT HELP GAY PEOPLE I HELP HOMOSEXUAL PEOPLE made me psml . . . and also he was asked since it worked on him does he still have an attraction to men n he goes mental n is like naww i like hanging out with men i love being with men LMFAO FAILUREEEEE

[lawrawrrr]

Not in a lot of countries you are right, and that's absolutely disgusting. I think gender equality is great in Canada, UK and the USA though. Besides, it doesn't seem to have any lasting affects on transsexualism, with males choosing to get gender reassignments to become female :P

Yeah, those three are definitely the most advanced in the way they treat people who are different, but I still find that a lot of people would say they agree, and do the opposite. That's my experience anyway... I think people turn a blind eye to transsexualism, seeing the male-female postops as purely female and vice versa, not thinking about what's under the belt (so to speak).

---------- Post added 14-06-2011 at 07:27 PM ----------


I'm not on about Uganda? In the UK they may not be allowed to get married but those in a civil partnership have the same rights as married couples so I would say they do.

Why do you feel the need to ask whether it's a taboo? Clearly it is as many people still aren't very open about it and you'll still find homophobia especially among older people which is near enough impossible to change. A taboo doesn't mean something is wrong or illegal, for instance talking about sex in this country is still considered taboo but it's neither wrong or illegal (In most circumstances at least!).

I wasn't talking about just the UK, I was talking about the whole world. If you think that most people are fine and dandy with gays then... just no.

It was a rhetorical question. I know what taboo subjects are. From my experience, I see that a lot of people are hesitant to talk about gays... therefore taboo.

[HotelUser]

Yeah, those three are definitely the most advanced in the way they treat people who are different, but I still find that a lot of people would say they agree, and do the opposite. That's my experience anyway... I think people turn a blind eye to transsexualism, seeing the male-female postops as purely female and vice versa, not thinking about what's under the belt (so to speak).

I was not bringing up transsexualism to mention that they're not accepted in society if they're open about it. I was saying that it's ironic how females are the typically the ones in society who lack rights, however males are the ones getting gender reassignments to become females more often than the other way around.

Anywho with regards to what Calvin said (or tried to say) I think he means he doesn't like males who declare themselves homosexual and then submerse the full extent of their time discussing homosexuality, promoting homosexuality, only reading books and watching movies with homosexual characters, constantly endorsing it as this absolutely iceburg sized major problem that society has to get around, and who go out of their way to attempt to belong to what they see as the homosexual crowd, because they want attention. Unfortunately it is individuals such as these whom make themselves look silly trying to do nothing else but attract the attention of others in which the negative stereotypes of homosexual men originate. It's not fair to people who actually are just regular people that are gay because they're labelled. Unfortunately it just comes down to there being an idiot within every crowd :P

[GommeInc]

He sounds like a joyfully sinister man curing the uncurable. Maybe he uses cure in a different sense? Take some pork with you and see if he can cure it into bacon. It is your task.

[Richie]

They have pretty darn good rights in Canada. There are extremely openly gay people here and they can get legally married and such. Gay rights is still an issue but it's nowhere near as bad of an issue as it used to be. I'd say society here has done a fine job at accepting woman's and homosexual rights.

I think the only people who are against homosexuality are people like the religious fanatics or the same people who don't like black people, the Jewish, woman's rights and so on. So it's not a terribly big issue at all because everyone generally hates people like this who hate homosexuality and woman's rights :P


I totally disagree, women barely have kitchens no mind rights.

[Technologic]

You all seem to talk about "gays" as if we're a different species..... Now i know we do have secret abilities and powers but it doesn't mean we're completely different...

[GommeInc]

You all seem to talk about "gays" as if we're a different species..... Now i know we do have secret abilities and powers but it doesn't mean we're completely different...
I've seen X-Men and support the idea of a mutant register, so I think we should all vote on a Gay Register incase you take away our children and threaten humanity. Just incase. We're not segregating you, just merely thinking about ourselves ;)

That said, I don't get these people (David Pickup?) who think homosexuality is a disease or illness, but I guess it depends how you see it. Crazy people go to psychics to remove a desire for chocolate, for example, so maybe he's just saying that gay desires can be kept under raps, rather than cure all homosexuals? It doesn't sound pleasant either way, but just a small thought.

[Technologic]

I've seen X-Men and support the idea of a mutant register, so I think we should all vote on a Gay Register incase you take away our children and threaten humanity. Just incase. We're not segregating you, just merely thinking about ourselves ;)

That said, I don't get these people (David Pickup?) who think homosexuality is a disease or illness, but I guess it depends how you see it. Crazy people go to psychics to remove a desire for chocolate, for example, so maybe he's just saying that gay desires can be kept under raps, rather than cure all homosexuals? It doesn't sound pleasant either way, but just a small thought.

I think many people just get the wrong idea about being gay. It isn't a choice, you just grow up attracted to people with the dangly bits instead of the bumpy bits, theres not much more to it. Also, there's no doubt this David is a "man of god".

[buttons]

+1 to this guy lmao. First he needs to get rid of the 'in your face' gays and then I'll love him (no homo!)
i don't now what to say about this comment... i hope for your sake you're just being a tryhard. what do you mean THEN you'll love him? have you heard what he's said? and what do you mean those 'types' of gays? lmao how many types are there?!

Anywho with regards to what Calvin said (or tried to say) I think he means he doesn't like males who declare themselves homosexual and then submerse the full extent of their time discussing homosexuality, promoting homosexuality, only reading books and watching movies with homosexual characters, constantly endorsing it as this absolutely iceburg sized major problem that society has to get around, and who go out of their way to attempt to belong to what they see as the homosexual crowd, because they want attention. Unfortunately it is individuals such as these whom make themselves look silly trying to do nothing else but attract the attention of others in which the negative stereotypes of homosexual men originate. It's not fair to people who actually are just regular people that are gay because they're labelled. Unfortunately it just comes down to there being an idiot within every crowd :P
don't many straight males act the same? you know, talk about sex/porn etc all the time lol they're all guys after all ;) it's not seen as looking for attention when straight guys do, it's just seen as *natural* so why when gay people do it's suddenly attention seeking? are they not allowed to talk about their sexual desires too? plus maybe they like to read gay stories or watch films because they can relate to it or get a better understanding of it. i'm not exactly for gay parades etc but it's nice that they can celebrate having freedom/rights, it's not harming anyone. yeah gay guys CAN be over the top but it's just like having a female friend really. & i don't really have experience with lesbian friends bar 2 or 3 but they're just normal. rarely hear people complain about lesbians being in your face:rolleyes:

i'd also love to see him "cure" homosexuality in animals... oh homosexuality, it's so unnatural.... he actually reminds me of the guys who are so in denial about being gay that they have to **** it off every time they can. much more annoying and in need of a cure than homosexuals who flaunt their homosexuality

[Fez]

You all seem to talk about "gays" as if we're a different species..... Now i know we do have secret abilities and powers but it doesn't mean we're completely different...

Oh so you lot can't breathe fire then? That's all I've heard.

If he's using religion to propagate his own agenda then it's not doing anyone favours except his own financial condition. It's so horrible that so many people just mouth off about the G man like he's a barrier against any insult or accusation.

[HotelUser]

i don't now what to say about this comment... i hope for your sake you're just being a tryhard. what do you mean THEN you'll love him? have you heard what he's said? and what do you mean those 'types' of gays? lmao how many types are there?!

don't many straight males act the same? you know, talk about sex/porn etc all the time lol they're all guys after all ;) it's not seen as looking for attention when straight guys do, it's just seen as *natural* so why when gay people do it's suddenly attention seeking? are they not allowed to talk about their sexual desires too? plus maybe they like to read gay stories or watch films because they can relate to it or get a better understanding of it. i'm not exactly for gay parades etc but it's nice that they can celebrate having freedom/rights, it's not harming anyone. yeah gay guys CAN be over the top but it's just like having a female friend really. & i don't really have experience with lesbian friends bar 2 or 3 but they're just normal. rarely hear people complain about lesbians being in your face:rolleyes:

i'd also love to see him "cure" homosexuality in animals... oh homosexuality, it's so unnatural.... he actually reminds me of the guys who are so in denial about being gay that they have to **** it off every time they can. much more annoying and in need of a cure than homosexuals who flaunt their homosexuality

My point was that exactly. That some people are like that naturally, but it's the ones who act a certain way, abide by the stereotype on purpose to get attention, that ruin it for everyone else.

[-:Undertaker:-]

You all seem to talk about "gays" as if we're a different species..... Now i know we do have secret abilities and powers but it doesn't mean we're completely different...

Thats what this equality agenda has done, its the same with blacks and other so-called 'communities' - it turns it into us vs them and it arises from the likes of Equality bills where one group has preference over another (in terms of hate speech and so forth). Not only has it been the politicians peddling this though, many people in general (gay or not) have fallen for it and this is where it has led to.

This is one of my favourite quotes and it can be used for a range of topics when discussing 'groups' or 'communities';


“Racism is simply an ugly form of collectivism, the mindset that views humans strictly as members of groups rather than individuals . . . By encouraging Americans to adopt a group mentality, the advocates of so-called “diversity” actually perpetuate racism. Their obsession with racial group identity is inherently racists . . . we should understand that racism will endure until we stop thinking in terms of groups and begin thinking in terms of individual liberty.” - Ron Paul


The same applies to homosexuality.

[GommeInc]

I think many people just get the wrong idea about being gay. It isn't a choice, you just grow up attracted to people with the dangly bits instead of the bumpy bits, theres not much more to it. Also, there's no doubt this David is a "man of god".
I tend to ignore these discussions for that reason. Gay, straight or bi, it's natural. There's not much to discuss other than mindless opinions, accusations and experience. Is this David man a religious individual? I wouldn't be surprised. These people are quite interesting to watch, but at the end of the day you realise what they are doing isn't really useful :P


Thats what this equality agenda has done, its the same with blacks and other so-called 'communities' - it turns it into us vs them and it arises from the likes of Equality bills where one group has preference over another (in terms of hate speech and so forth). Not only has it been the politicians peddling this though, many people in general (gay or not) have fallen for it and this is where it has led to.

This is one of my favourite quotes and it can be used for a range of topics when discussing 'groups' or 'communities';


“Racism is simply an ugly form of collectivism, the mindset that views humans strictly as members of groups rather than individuals . . . By encouraging Americans to adopt a group mentality, the advocates of so-called “diversity” actually perpetuate racism. Their obsession with racial group identity is inherently racists . . . we should understand that racism will endure until we stop thinking in terms of groups and begin thinking in terms of individual liberty.” - Ron Paul


The same applies to homosexuality.
I think I understand what you're trying to convey. These Equality Bills aren't fixing problems, they're just creating a "society against a sub-society" when if homosexuals were apart of society these rules would not need to exist. The Equality Act is an interesting read, it isn't necessarily about homosexuals and bisexuals as the law is about sexuality in general, but it is often used by homosexuals because the rule is nearly always applied to them a they're the ones fighting for it. A confusing discussion, but the Act does cause inequality at the same time.

[Andii]

Well i met the man and tbh IT DIDNT WORK lmfao !!!!! what a tool wasted such a nice day FML .. . . . . he talks some amount of crap. . started telln me all this stuff about the reason i am attracted to men is because i never had a real father in my life LMFAO . . . WHAT A ***

[Shar]

Well i met the man and tbh IT DIDNT WORK lmfao !!!!! what a tool wasted such a nice day FML .. . . . . he talks some amount of crap. . started telln me all this stuff about the reason i am attracted to men is because i never had a real father in my life LMFAO . . . WHAT A ***

so is he trying to say that all guys who grow up without their father in their life end up gay :S
What a weirdo..

[Andii]

so is he trying to say that all guys who grow up without their father in their life end up gay :S
What a weirdo..

lolol bascially. . .apparently i just want to feel loved by men instead of a father LMao. . .i was this close to decking him in the teeth. . then realised im sitting in a church