Sexual orientation can be changed

Thank you for Christopher Yuan's inspirational story about homosexuality ("Leaving the Gay Lifestyle Behind," Sept. 25).

Like Mr. Yuan, I, too, am a former homosexual. Sixteen years ago, I was living as a gay man, but still found myself unhappy, empty and conflicted. Through my faith and the support of many caring individuals, including that of licensed therapists affiliated with the American Psychological Association, I overcame my unwanted same-sex attractions over time. Today, I am married, the father of two children and now represent thousands of others who have experienced the same change through the ministry of Exodus International.

Science now seems to he catching up with our experiences as well. This month, new peer-reviewed research, conducted by Dr. Stanton Jones, provost, at Wheaton College and Mark Yarhouse, shows change in sexual orientation to be achievable. These study findings are an affirmation of my story, Mr. Yuan's and thousands of others who are also living a changed life!

Alan Chambers

President

Exodus International

Orlando, Fla.