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May 6, 2010

Anti-Gay Scholar Hired Gay Male Escort for Overseas Trip
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A prominent right-wing Christian scholar who’s espoused homophobic
beliefs has been found to have hired a young gay male escort for a
ten-day European vacation. The scholar, George Rekers, co-founded the
Family Research Council with the well-known anti-gay evangelist James
Dobson. According to the Miami New Times, Rekers hired the escort
through “Rent Boy dot com”, which bills itself as the world’s largest
gay escort site. Rekers and the escort were photographed at the airport
after returning from Europe. Rekers has authored books on ensuring
children grow up straight, has testified against gay adoptions, and is a
board member of a group that advocates for trying to “reform” gay people
through therapy. Rekers has maintained he hired the escort to help him
carry his luggage.



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