Swiss bishops betray Catholics, back total ban on ‘conversion therapy’ as ‘spiritual abuse’
Swiss bishops have publicly supported a total ban on conversion therapy, labeling it as spiritual abuse. This decision has sparked controversy among Catholics who believe it undermines traditional teachings on sexuality. The bishops argue that such practices involve manipulation and pressure, which they reject in favor of acceptance and truthfulness.
- ▪The Swiss Bishops' Conference has come out against any counseling aimed at changing sexual orientation.
- ▪They support legislation that would criminalize priests who assist parents in seeking help for their children regarding sexual education.
- ▪The bishops claim that conversion measures are incompatible with a pastoral mission based on acceptance and protection of individuals.
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Blogs Swiss bishops betray Catholics, back total ban on ‘conversion therapy’ as ‘spiritual abuse’ It is these bishops who are the true spiritual abusers. They abandon souls to their disordered inclinations instead of offering them the saving power of Christ. John-HenryWesten 0 John-Henry Westen Comments 0 Wed May 27, 2026 - 3:02 pm EDTWed May 27, 2026 - 3:02 pm EDT (LifeSiteNews) — In breaking news today, the “Catholic” bishops of Switzerland have come out against any kind of counseling to assist men and women afflicted with same-sex attraction from seeking help to change their disordered orientation—or to assist parents whose children are indoctrinated in schools from seeking help to reorient them to the truth about human sexuality.
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