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Thousands of Students Gather for Day of Truth

April 14, 2009

Orlando, FL- Nearly 5,000 students will gather on campuses nationwide today to celebrate the annual Day of Truth. The Alliance Defense Fund first launched the event five years ago to offer all students an opportunity to openly voice their views about sexuality in contrast to the Day of Silence. Since then, more than 13,000 students in all 50 states have participated in the Day of Truth and the organization has handled several cases involving threats to student rights.

This year, the Alliance Defense Fund and Exodus International have teamed up to equip students to compassionately share their views about faith and sexuality with peers who may personally struggle with this issue.

Scott Davis who directs Exodus International's outreach to young people, Exodus Youth, says the organization is seeing a dramatic increase in the amount of youth turning to Exodus for help. "More and more young people are finding that the one-sided message they are hearing about sexuality isn't answering their questions. The Day of Truth is a powerful opportunity for them to connect with fellow students who can offer real hope and answers about tough life issues."

ADF senior legal counsel Mike Johnson added, "Day of Truth students have the same constitutional right to express their viewpoint as any other student. Unfortunately, despite using buzzwords like 'tolerance' and 'diversity,' many schools have censored students who want to peacefully express a Christian viewpoint.

"Allowing the communication of one viewpoint and censoring others is not only intolerant, but unconstitutional," said Johnson.  "ADF will defend Day of Truth students who have their free speech suppressed in public schools."

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