Shame-Sex Attraction: The Laws and Lies of "Conversion Therapy"

About this episode

Dr. Lucas Wilson discusses the dangers of conversion therapy and a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Dr. Lucas Wilson has done a lot of writing and speaking about the unscientific and often dangerous practice of "conversion therapy." He joins us to talk about the recent Supreme Court ruling on the matter, as well as a new book featuring survivor stories. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

People in this episode

Host: The Thinking Atheist

Guest: Dr. Lucas Wilson

Topics covered

• conversion therapy
• LGBTQ+ rights
• mental health
• survivor stories
• legal issues

Keywords

• conversion therapy
• Dr. Lucas Wilson
• Supreme Court
• survivor stories
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: new book featuring survivor stories

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