Being a little bored this evening, I decided to have another look at Christwire.org to see what wonders they are pushing this week.

After the highlights of how to spot a masturbator and teachers attacking students with sex, I didn’t expect another assault on the Daily Mash dominance of web satire but they have certainly struck gold this time with their sponsorship of :

Motivated Christian Teens Wanted For “Gay” Agenda Truth Camp

Now, granted, that doesn’t sound too interesting but I am pretty sure after looking at the evidence, I think you will agree that they really ought to have had someone check the article before posting as it is hilarious.

In the tradition of our great Christian camping trips for young people, Americans for Truth About Homosexuality (AFTAH) is holding this special training session in August aimed at Christian teens aged 14 and up with sexual issues. And Christwire is here to do our part! In support of this wonderful opportunity, we are now looking for young men who wish to attend this “rigorous, 3-day program featuring some of the leading pro-family experts on homosexuality in the Culture War.” Any young men between the ages of 14 and 21 who sign up will be sponsored by the Christwire team and have their event expenses covered. Members of the Christwire staff have also volunteered to chaperone the children for their three day stay in Carol Stream, Illinois (just outside of Chicago).

Oh yes, inviting young men to go camping on a “rigourous” program chaperoned by religious types – imagine if that was written by a catholic priest for example.

It gets better (emphasis mine) :

This will be a healing Christian event full of teaching and faith. Because of the sexual nature of the topic, many teens may feel more comfortable speaking without their parents present. Adults, don’t be discouraged! This will be a wondrous experience and we truly want our young people to engage in the most frank and open discussions possible! Your children will be looked after by some of the most vibrant minds in the Christian community today, from Reverend Robert Knight of Coral Ridge Ministries to Greg Quinlan, an ex-homosexual and now head of Parents and Friends of Gays and Ex-Gays (PFOX) and Ryan Sorba of Young Conservatives of California.

Surely someone had doubts about what the overall message looked like by now?

Well, obviously not as we carry on :

Plus! All teenage attendees under our program will received a Christwire Gift Bag™ that includes their choice of two fabulous books on homosexuality:

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Rooms will be double occupancy, triple up and prices will be reduced accordingly.

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Remember, please include a photograph of yourself with your email application

And if you thought it couldn’t get any worse, the following photograph is used to illustrate the article:

It really does not read too well does it?

As an aside, I have spoke to quite a few people about Christwire and opinion is divided as to whether it really is a serious god botherers site or just a very well written piss take.

I am pretty sure it is genuine but if it is indeed satire I would be seriously impressed.