I was checking out the feature in BlogPulse that shows you links that are most popular in blogs and I came across a post by a kid being subjected to one of those Christian brainwashing camps that they send their kids to if they find out they’re gay. He posted the rule book to his blog. Here’s some excerpts. (The “client” is the gay kid.)
All new Refuge clients will be placed into Safekeeping for the initial two to three days of their program.  A client on safekeeping  may not communicate verbally, or by using hand gestures or eye contact,  with any other clients, staff members, or his/her parents or guardians.  In case of a practical need, Safekeeping clients may write down their question or request and show it to another client, staff member, or their parent or guardian.  Writing may only be used when absolutely necessary.…
No television viewing, going to movies, or reading/watching/listening to secular media of any kind, anywhere within the client’s and the parent’s/guardian’s control. This includes listening to classical or instrumental music that is not expressly Christian (Beethoven, Bach, etc. are not considered Christian). …
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Refuge clients may not enter any restuarants with bars, even when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Refuge clients must be accompanied by a parent during any trip to a public restroom.
Fuck!!!! These morons , i just hate fanatics no matter what religion , but i especially hate christian fanatics that impose their absurd views on a civilized world that is evolving beyond sexual, ideological or racial prejudice… I fucking hate those pigs i hope they get a taste of their own medicine one day.
i am an actor living in london who does a lot of self devised works, and i want to write a play about these camps. where can i get more information on them, websites, books, etc?? any info would be greatly appreciated.