In this edition of The Underneath,  we turn our attention to a debate that raged across NI last year, and one that will continue for some time to come: the move to ban conversion therapy in all its forms.

Listening to evangelical perspectives from ministers, politicians and religious leaders alongside psychotherapists and personal testimony ,  Andrew considers the felt tension between minority rights and the freedom to practice religion. This Chapter delves into the sexuality and the church and leaves some unanswered questions for Chapter Three: The Flood. 

Let's dig in to the underneath and see what lives there.

Show Notes.
Voice Features:  Pastor Jeff Wright,  Jayne Ozanne, Peter Lynas, Jim Wells, John O'Doherty, Rev Bobby Liddle, Naomi Long, Doug Beattie, Linzi Anderson, Kim Walsh, Tre Sheppard, Rev David Campton, Mandy Cook. 

As mentioned in the episode, there are public narratives of personal experiences of conversion therapy. If you are able, I would encourage you to read them: https://www.banconversiontherapy.com/stories

Pastor Jeff Wright full sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EdQRJL5cqQ&t=742s

Jayne Ozanne Full Evidence to Scottish Parliament: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQ6GOWSbd8E

Rev Bobby Liddle Full Sermon: https://legacurry.church/sermons/applying-gods-word-to-human-sexuality/

Full Conversation with Peter Lynas available here: https://patreon.com/andrewcunning?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare