A bigot surgeon general nomination?

The Human Rights Campaign is concerned, and I would tend to agree, that Bush’s recent nominee for Surgeon General has the earmarks of an homophobe.

In a document titled “Pathophysiology of Male Homosexuality,” Holsinger opined, in his capacity as a physician, that biology and anatomy precluded considering gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality in his denomination. The opinion very clearly states that this is his scientific view, stating that theological views are separate.

Additionally, Holsinger and his wife were founders of Hope Springs Community Church which, according to the church’s pastor, ministers to people who no longer wish to be gay or lesbian. The pastor, the Rev. David Calhoun, said that the church has an “ex-gay” ministry. “We see that as an issue not of orientation but a lifestyle,” Calhoun said. “We have people who seek to walk out of that lifestyle.” This type of “ex-gay” conversion therapy has been condemned by almost every major, reputable medical organization — including the American Psychological Association, which issued a condemnation more than 10 years ago.

“Although the church’s theology isn’t being nominated, this discredited practice purports to be a psychological and medical service, and if Dr. Holsinger is involved in any way, it conflicts with his duty to accept and promote sound science in the interest of public health,” continued Solmonese.

So, he’s written a scientific treatise for his church to justify their theologic bigotry towards gays. A church that runs one of these crackpot ex-gay programs. Sounds like the perfect Bush nominee. Minimal scientific credentials, maximal religious bigotry. H/T Box Turtle Bulletin.


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5 responses to “A bigot surgeon general nomination?”

  1. To read “Pathophysiology of Male Homosexuality” by surgeon general nominee Dr. James Holsinger, go to http://www.biblebeltblogger.com

  2. Thanks for the link!

    It’s pretty pathetic stuff. Basically, it’s “the penis doesn’t belong in the butt” and “homosexshulls are dirty” nonsense that you’d expect from someone like Paul Cameron, not the future Surgeon General.

    This appointment must be opposed.

  3. Excuse me, but I need to go bang my head repeatedly against a wall.

    (Wham! Wham! Wham! Thud.)

    Ah, sweet numbing pain. Oh…now I can’t remember my cat’s name! Grr.

    HJ

  4. Isn’t there at least a chance now that the Senate will do its job? Or has Bush & Co succeeded in completely destroying the rule of law?

  5. Aaron, NH

    Another brilliant decision by “THE DECIDER.” Is anyone taking him serious anymore?

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