Who They Are:
Americans for Truth About Homosexuality is an anti-gay organization that claims to be "dedicated to exposing the homosexual activist agenda."
This is their one and only mission.
What They Do:
Americans for Truth About Homosexuality campaigns against gay rights. They have encouraged boycotts and protests of events like the Day of Silence, and activities put on by GLBT groups.
They also support the anti-gay discrimination of the Boy Scouts, and are opposed to sex-education, particularly if it addresses GLBT issues.
Spreading Fear and Homophobia:
Americans for Truth About Homosexuality promotes homophobia and spreads fear by demonizing the GLBT community.
Some of their claims include:
- GLBT organizations target gay teens in an attempt to recruit them.
- Being gay is a choice, and a bad one at that. Teens who say they are gay are confused or abused.
- Being gay is anti-Christian
- Mainstream media has a hidden gay agenda.
- Gay people are promiscuous, to blame for diseases and immoral.
Why You Should Care:
Even though it can be hard to stomach the homophobic statements made by the inaccurately named Americans for Truth About Homosexuality, it is important to educate yourself so you can counter and correct misinformation promoted by groups like this.
