Classical Christianity is “conversion therapy”: the State is invading established religion

The radical left, wielding the cudgel of “progressive” government, has declared war on classical Christianity. Their weapon of choice? A deceitful euphemism called “conversion therapy.” This term, dripping with malice, is designed to paint Bible-believing Christians as villains for daring to uphold God’s Truth about marriage, identity and morality.

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In Logan, Queensland, Pastor Brent Cameron has become the latest target of this agenda, savaged by the Lying Harlot Media for his leadership in a church that courageously opposed New Zealand’s dangerous anti-“conversion therapy” laws.

The real story, however, is far uglier than the headlines suggest, and it’s time Christians wake up to the assault on their faith.

This article is just a sneak peek into the depth of malice arrayed against one church. Before you read further, I urge you to watch the full video above. It exposes the malicious slander against Pastor Brent Cameron and reveals the coordinated attack by big media and big government on religious freedom. Don’t skip it—it’s critical to understanding the stakes.

The term “conversion therapy” is a masterclass in propaganda. Activists from the LGBTIQA+ lobby, propped up by their media allies, want you to believe that Christians who pray, preach, or counsel according to biblical principles are engaging in something akin to torture. They’ve hijacked the word “conversion”—a cornerstone of Christian doctrine for millennia—and twisted it into a pejorative to silence preaching, outlaw prayer, and criminalise counseling that aligns with God’s design for human identity and marriage. Their goal? To regulate religion, invert the separation of Church and State, and punish anyone who dares to disagree with their radical agenda.

This isn’t about protecting people from harm; it’s about power. The LGBTIQA+ lobby seeks to weaponise the State to enforce their ideology, trampling on the freedom of Christians to live out their faith. In New Zealand, under Jacinda Ardern’s Marxist-leaning government, legislation was introduced to ban “conversion therapy.” Arise Church, where Brent Cameron served, boldly opposed this, warning it was a “horrific attack on the freedom of religion—and the rights of parents.” They weren’t wrong. The proposed law threatened to criminalise “respectful and open discussions” about sexuality and gender, including prayer and counseling, if it didn’t align with the State’s approved narrative.

The backlash was swift. A homosexual journalist with a vendetta against evangelical Christians led the charge, spreading gossip and unsubstantiated allegations against Arise Church and its leaders, including Brent and his brother John Cameron.

An “independent” review by Pathfinding, led by a marriage celebrant who solemnises same-sex weddings, was a sham. It failed to verify allegations, ignored due process, and even suggested Arise Church should abandon biblical standards, like modesty in worship or tithing by minors.

No police investigations followed, no charges were laid—because there was no evidence. Just a witch hunt to silence a church that dared to challenge the State.

If you are serious about loving your neighbour and seeking first the Kingdom of God, do not miss the next Church And State conference near you.

This is the context for the Courier Mail’s recent hit piece on Brent Cameron, now a pastor in Logan. Recycling three-year-old New Zealand gossip, the article leans on anonymous “concerned members” to smear a man who’s done nothing but uphold biblical Truth. I’ve done my homework, consulting trusted Christian leaders in New Zealand, and the verdict is clear: this was a targeted attack on a pastor who stood against dangerous legislation. The Courier Mail’s “sources” are likely as real as the tooth fairy. If you’re in Logan and have concerns, bring them to me with evidence—not gossip. I despise cover-up culture, but I also reject trial-by-media.

The broader agenda is chilling. Laws like Victoria’s, championed by Premier Jacinta Allen, protect programs that teach five-year-olds their anatomy might be a “mutation” mismatched to their gender. Parents who object are vilified, while the State pushes comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) that normalises moral confusion. Conferences like “Protecting The Innocence of Children” in Perth have exposed these harms, yet the media and government double down, shielding their agenda while attacking Christians who speak out.

This is where pulpits have failed. Too many preachers hide behind platitudes like “we don’t do politics, just the Gospel.” But the Gospel isn’t just about salvation—it’s about setting captives free, healing the broken, and confronting oppression (Luke 4:18-19). Jesus didn’t shy away from cultural battles; He challenged the powers of His day. Pastors who dodge “political” issues like marriage or gender identity are hirelings, not shepherds (John 10:11-13). They abandon the sheep to wolves for the sake of comfort or popularity.

Classical Christianity is conversion—transforming sinners into saints, darkness into light, death into life. If that’s “conversion therapy,” then call us proud conversion therapists! The LGBTIQA+ lobby’s lie is that Christians want to “convert” people from gay to straight. That’s nonsense. We affirm God’s sacred design for identity and marriage, loving people enough to say, as Jesus did, “Go and sin no more” (John 8:11). The real oppression comes from activists who deny the lived experiences of ex-gay Christians and push a shallow ideology that equates feelings with identity.

The stakes couldn’t be higher. The State is invading the Church, seeking to regulate what we believe, say, and do. If we let them define Christianity as “harm,” we’ll lose the freedom to preach the Gospel. The choice is stark: bow to the world’s darkness or stand in the light of Christ’s Truth, no matter the cost. John 3:16-21 reminds us that those who love darkness hate the light because it exposes their deeds. The attacks on Brent Cameron and Arise Church aren’t about misconduct—they’re about silencing the light.

So, Christian, what will you do? Hide in a liberal church with a rainbow flag, where the Bible is optional? Or find a Bible-believing, Truth-preaching pulpit that doesn’t flinch when the wolves come? The persecution of Christians will only grow, but so will the opportunity to shine. Commit your life to Jesus, embrace the “therapy” of conversion to His Truth, and stand with shepherds like Brent Cameron who lay down their lives for the sheep. The light of Christ is worth it—whatever the cost.

Sources & References

ProtectingChildren.com.au
Courier Mail hit piece
NZ media criticising Arise church re position on Conversion Therapy laws
Arise Church media release re proposed laws
Public reporting about journalist attacking Arise being “openly gay”
Archive of activist, Christophobic, bigoted slurs by journalist (warning: highly offensive language)
Marriage celebrant YouTube, and business listing
The 51 page Pathfinding “Independent Review” of Arise Church

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Dave Pellowe is a Christian political educator & writer who gives priority of philosophy to God’s Word. He founded Church And State ministries in 2016, which has grown to include annual teaching conferences in Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart and regional Australia by invitation.

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