Joe Dallas (born 1954) is a prominent figure in the

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and an advocate of

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Career

Dallas is founder of Genesis Counseling in

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, which specializes in

.Joe Dallas l Genesis Counseling l Sexual Addiction Recovery
/ref> Dallas is the keynote speaker at one of the monthly weekend retreats on sexual purity titled "Every Man's Battle" (sponsored by New Life Ministries). Dallas focuses on healing "Sexual Addiction, Responding to Pro-gay Theology, Ministering to Parents of Lesbians/Gays, Developing Ministerial Responses to Homosexuals, Apologetics Approaches to the ‘Gay Debate’" He has also written three books and discussed them in the media. Genesis Counseling claims that

homosexuality Homosexuality is romantic attraction, sexual attraction, or sexual behavior between members of the same sex or gender. As a sexual orientation, homosexuality is "an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions" to pe ...

can be altered and that they are "Reclaiming Godly Sexuality through the Saving Work of Jesus Christ, The Sanctifying Work of the Holy Spirit and the Body Ministry of the Christian Church." Dallas frequently denounces gay rights movements as part of the "

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", claiming "I’m not sure we can defeat the pro-gay lobby or prevent their goals from being achieved. But win or lose, I don’t want to stand before God and say I did nothing when I had the opportunity to fight."Joe Dallas to Exodus Ministries: Fight Gays. Discriminate. by: Mike Airhart http://www.exgaywatch.com/wp/2005/05/joe-dallas-to-e/ Dallas served for three years as Chair of the Exodus International Board of Directors and is a member of the

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Books

''Desires in Conflict: Hope for Men Who Struggle with Sexual Identity''
(2003)
''When Homosexuality Hits Home: What to Do When a Loved One Says They're Gay''
(2004)
''The Gay Gospel?: How Pro-Gay Advocates Misread the Bible''
(2007) * ''The Complete Christian Guide to Understanding Homosexuality: A Biblical and Compassionate Response to Same-Sex Attraction'', co-authored with Nancy Heche.

References

External links

Joe Dallas' website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dallas, Joe 1954 births Living people American activists American Christians Christian fundamentalists People self-identified as ex-gay Ex-gay movement Conversion therapy Discrimination against LGBT people in the United States People from Tustin, California Place of birth missing (living people)