Core Issues Trust
| Abbreviation | CORE |
|---|---|
| Type | Christian |
Key people | Mike Davidson |
| Website | www.core-issues.org |
The Core Issues Trust is a British Christian organisation, which focuses on issues of homosexuality, both Christian and non-Christian.
Core Issues Trust purports to offer support to those seeking to change homosexual behaviour and feelings. [1] The Trust considers human sexuality in both men and women to be fluid; the brain malleable; and that sexual identity, feelings and patterning may change.
In April, 2012, the group received disparaging media coverage following a public campaign, which included advertisements on London buses claiming that therapy could change sexual orientation. Although the campaign was passed by the Committee of Advertising Practice, it was subsequently banned by London Mayor Boris Johnson.[2][3]
The group's leader, Dr. Mike Davidson (who received his doctorate in education rather than medicine),[4] defines himself as ex-gay,[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Does CORE claim to 'cure' homosexuality?". Core Issues Trust. 8 July 2010. Archived from the original on 24 August 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Yahoo News - Gay Cure Bus Advert Banned
- ^ The Guardian, April 13, 2012 - Boris Johnson bans 'gay cure' bus adverts
- ^ Moreton, Cole (21 April 2012). "The man who believes he can help gay people turn straight". The Telegraph. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- ^ High Court hears 'ex-gay' ad ban 'a political issue'