Wayne Besen
Wayne Besen is the director of Truth Wins Out, an LGBTQ+ advocacy organization known for its opposition to conversion therapy and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. He is a prominent critic of conservative figures, including Dr. James Dobson, and has been vocal about the negative impact of Dobson's views on LGBTQ+ communities, describing his legacy as one of 'cruelty disguised as Christianity.' Besen has played a significant role in the fight against discrimination and misinformation about LGBTQ+ individuals, often engaging in public debates and media discussions on these issues.
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Wayne Besen, the director of Truth Wins Out, said in a statement that he 'used faith as a cudgel to bludgeon vulnerable communities, spread disinformation and inject toxic bigotry into the bloodstream of American culture'.
James Dobson, influential American evangelical leader, dies aged 89
United Kingdom· 2025-08-21
