Washington State Judge Says No Established Proof for 'Born-Gay' Theory, Rules to Protect Marriage

Worldwide Network of Former Homosexuals Applauds Judge & Nationwide Pro-Marriage Efforts                                                  

Orlando, FL- August 1, 2006 The nationwide effort to preserve natural marriage as between one man and one woman has seen recent victories in New York, Nebraska, Georgia, Connecticut and now Washington. The Washington Supreme Court’s 5-to-4 decision to uphold the state’s 1998 Defense of Marriage Act last week became even more socially significant when one of the justices, Judge Barbara Madsen, publicly questioned the proof for homosexuality as an immutable trait.

"Laws challenged on the basis of race or sex discrimination are generally subjected to more searching review," stated Justice Madsen. She added that the plaintiffs were not entitled to such review because they had not demonstrated that homosexuality is an immutable characteristic like race or gender.

Alan Chambers, President of Exodus International, responded, "Judge Madsen has publicly recognized what thousands of former homosexuals, like me, have experienced to be true. Change is a reality for so many and consequently, marriage is not a civil right to be granted to anyone who demands it.

"Public policy makers must continue to question the obvious lack of credible evidence for the 'born-gay' assumption," said Chambers. "As former homosexuals, we will continue to educate the broader public about the personal impact of this critical social issue. We continue to stand with the majority of Americans who want to preserve marriage as the unique, life-giving union that it is."

Exodus International is a resource and referral organization with over 135 member ministries across North America. The organization has been in existence for 30 years and offers help to the more than 400,000 people who contact the ministry each year.

Alan Chambers is available for interviews on this story. He is a national spokesperson on homosexuality and related policy matters. He has been interviewed by numerous mainstream media outlets across North America and Europe including TIME, the Los Angeles Times, ABC's Good Morning America, 20/20, Nightline and MSNBC’s Buchanan & Press.

Founded in 1976, Exodus International is the largest resource and referral organization dealing with homosexual issues in the U.S. and throughout the world. With over 135 ministries across North America, Exodus is a growing network of former homosexuals dedicated to sharing the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

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