A new study by a Columbia University psychiatrist shows some gay people can turn straight if they really want to. The results were based on telephone interviews from 200 formerly gay people. Most say they'd used several strategies to change sexual orientation like working with a mental health professional, a support group, reading books, and being mentored by a heterosexual. Cathedral of Hope in Dallas is reportedly the largest gay and lesbian church in the country. Ministers like Mona West question the validity of the study and the former gays who were interviewed.
West admits people can change their behavior.
Changing what was in his heart and mind proved impossible for Gurley. I absolutely believe I was born gay. North Texans appear to be split about the findings of the study. WFAA.COM has no control over their content or availability.