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Apple's App Store Accepts 'Gay Cure' App

Posted by timothy on from the gee-wally-guess-it-was-just-a-mistake dept.

parallel_prankster writes "Apple is under fire for approving a controversial app created by a religious organization — Exodus International. The app seeks to help gay individuals become heterosexual. It received a '4' rating from Apple, which indicates the company considered the app to contain 'no objectionable material.' The new smartphone app was released last week and is now available through iTunes. Exodus International claims to be 'the world's largest ministry to individuals and families impacted by homosexuality.' A petition has been launched by Truth Wins Out, which describes itself as a non-profit organisation that fights anti-gay religious extremism on the change.org website, asking Steve Jobs to intervene to remove the app."

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  1. Amazing. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Considering Apple is gay.

  2. There really is an app for everything :P by Merls+the+Sneaky · · Score: 4, Funny

    Homosexual? There's an app for that!

    1. Re:There really is an app for everything :P by click2005 · · Score: 1, Funny

      I'd be interested to know how it works.

      My guess is.. If the on-iDevice microphone hears you mention Justin Bieber's ass it shows you a pair of tits?

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    2. Re:There really is an app for everything :P by Undead+Waffle · · Score: 3, Funny

      I would expect a question and answer system.

      Are you a:

      1. Man?
      2. Woman?

      Tonight do you plan to:

      1. Have sex with a man?
      2. Have sex with a woman?
      3. Watch TBN?

      If 1 & 1 or 2 & 2:

      You do realize that if you do that you are going to hell, right?

      If 1 & 2 or 2 & 1:

      You make baby Jesus cry.

      If 1 & 3 or 2 & 3:

      Be sure to buy our merchandise!

    3. Re:There really is an app for everything :P by gmhowell · · Score: 3, Funny

      It's a fact, and at the age of 28 I do quite think I know myself well enough to know that it's not just something anyone can change.

      Dear God, you're gay.

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    4. Re:There really is an app for everything :P by narcc · · Score: 5, Funny

      I guess her username " Gaygirlie" wasn't a big enough clue?

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    5. Re:There really is an app for everything :P by gandhi_2 · · Score: 4, Funny

      cure someone from listening to metal

      Everything after Kill 'Em All created a lot of "former metal fans".

      Ergo

      Wanna know how I know you're gay?

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  3. All this app does is display the text: by dicobalt · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Stop using Apple products."

  4. Re:'Religion Cure' app? by Black+Parrot · · Score: 4, Funny

    Anyone have a 'Religiousness Cure' app handy that can help people become atheist? Would be fun to watch the reactions when Apple approve that one...

    If reading the Bible doesn't turn people into atheists, no app is going to do it.

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  5. I'm going to download it by BLToday · · Score: 3, Funny

    I'm going to download it so I can write a review. Here's the preview:

    "**** awesome app. I was blowing random dudes at gas stations but after 3 days of using this app I'm down to finding Justin Bieber attractive. With constant use, I hope by next week I'll like boobs."

  6. Re:The beginning of the end? by Kohath · · Score: 4, Funny

    Should every store that does not sell everything be expecting a law suit?

    This is America. Everyone should always be expecting a lawsuit.

  7. Re:Straight Cure by DamienNightbane · · Score: 1, Funny

    They already have those. They're called "iTunes", "iOS", and "OSX".