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Amazon is no longer selling books by a Catholic author who promoted the scientifically discredited idea that it’s possible to alter a person’s sexual orientation through conversion therapy. Several titles by psychologist Dr. Joseph Nicolosi were removed from the online retail giant’s website

Amazon confirmed to HuffPost in an email Friday. A search for Nicolosi’s books on the site failed to produce any results. The company said it reserves the right to not sell books that contradict its content guidelines.

LGBTQ activists have been urging Amazon to take action against the books for months. More than 82,000 people have signed a Change.org petition since it launched five months ago, calling on the company to stop selling books that promote conversion therapy.

Sam Brinton, head of advocacy and government affairs for the suicide prevention group The Trevor Project, said they consider the removal of Nicolosi’s books to be a positive step.

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What is Conversion Therapy?
Conversion therapy is the practice of trying to change an individual's sexual orientation from homosexual or bisexual to heterosexual using psychological, physical, or spiritual interventions. There is no reliable evidence that sexual orientation can be changed and medical institutions warn that conversion therapy practices are ineffective and potentially harmful. Medical, scientific, and government organizations in the United States and United Kingdom have expressed concern over the validity, efficacy and ethics of conversion therapy. Various jurisdictions around the world have passed laws against conversion therapy. Conversion therapy advocates argue they respect any individuals who identify as 'gay' and do not seek change. But any person wishing to voluntarily receive support, guidance and explore changing sexual orientation should be free to do so.
Who are Huffington?
HuffPost (originally launched as The Huffington Post in 2005) is an American digital news outlet and blog known for its progressive commentary, political reporting, and lifestyle content.
What is Catholic?
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church. This is the largest Christian church, with approximately 1.3 billion baptised Catholics worldwide, as of 2016. As one of the oldest religious institutions in the world, it has played a prominent role in the history and development of Western civilisation. The church is headed by the Bishop of Rome, known as the Pope. Its central administration, the Holy See, is in the Vatican City, an enclave within Rome, Italy. Catholic theology is based on the Nicene Creed.

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