Exodus International is a religious association located in Orlando (Florida) that is dedicated to "guide for individuals and families affected by homosexuality." The controversy arose when the organization developed an application to expand this message through the AppStore.
The emergence of this application accepted by Apple, a company that has supported the LGBT cause more than one occasion, raised a stir among gay activists, who immediately sent a public plea to Apple for the withdrawal of his store. Three days later, Apple wrote to the developers informing them that the application had been withdrawn "for damaging a large number of people."
In iPhone news we have managed to interview Jeff Buchanan, in charge of spreading the message among students. This interview is approached from an objective point of view and in depth with the reaction that has led to the withdrawal of the application in this religious group and what is the intent of a message, they said, "not hate" but that includes homophobic tone as the LGBT.
Top of Article translated after the jump (you can read the original in English here ):
Pablo Ortega (PO) What is your reaction to Apple's performance by removing the application from the AppStore?
Jeff Buchanan (JB) We are very disappointed with Apple. We believe this action reflects a lack of diversity and tolerance are highly valued as the LGBT community.
PO Will appeal this decision or planning to promote a similar request to the LGBT group among its followers?
JB We are currently evaluating our options. Soon make an announcement on Apple's decision.
PO Do you think your application offended a large number of people? What was your intention with this tool?
JB There is absolutely nothing in the message of Exodus International that might be considered harmful. Our message is intended to promote the message body of Christ to carry the grace and truth to a world impacted by homosexuality. We rely on the view that the Bible gives about sexuality and our application, simply made accessible the information you provide through our website (exodusinternational.org). We want our message is accessible on all platforms that are used today.
PO On their website they clarify that they claim to cure homosexuality. How do you think that sexual orientation is developed?
JB There are many things that influence sexual orientation but there is no specific formula. We recognize a number of factors, such as the circumstances surrounding a person in your life. In my case, for example, that was a cause in my struggle with my homosexuality. I experienced a deep disconnect with my father and my gender made to develop an attraction to people of my same sex. So finally I decided to live my life according to my faith and not my sexuality. As a result, God began to change me and now I'm totally happy with my life.
PO On their website can also read that "homosexuality should be a goalsocial. " How Exodus International believes that society can achieve this goal?
JB I think we are all responsible to respond to any issues related to sexuality that affects us in our day to day. We should always show love and compassion to individuals, families and friends who have been affected by this issue. Many people have questions and seeking answers. The Church also needs to expand the message of love of Christ among the LGBT community. Many have a misperception of the church and need to experience the true faith. Although we did not compromising what the Bible says about homosexuality, they want the message of love of Christ to reach around the world.
Exodus International PO is adapting to new technologies. "The decision to create an application for the iPhone was intended to reach more people or going to a specific audience?
JB We wanted to reach more people and make our message more accessible to the XXI century. This adaptation to technology is important today and helps spread our message strategically.
PO Apple rated the application for over 4 years. Do you agree with this rating? Do they consider appropriate for parents to use this application to interact with their children?
JB Yes, we believe that the initial classification that Apple used was adequate. Parents should be involved in anything having to do with today's technology and their children. The application was a tool that provided information. In our application we had a section called "Responding to bullying" where we wanted to teach parents and students to react in cases of bullying (reference http://exodusinternational.org/exodus-student-ministries/students/bullying-tolerance/ .) Whether they were affected by bullying or whether they were causing him. Now the message has been muted in the iTunes platform.
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