Yes, you read right. I seriously can not believe that in this day and age we have people that are so seriously deiluded and think that there is a "cure" for homosexuality. But this just takes the cake. The notorious "Ex-gay" organization Exodus International has just released an app for the iphone that is described (by them of course) as a "useful tool for all those looking for hope and encouragment for people who want to find their freedom from homosexuality."

Of course this has caused an outrage all over and people are demanding Apple remove the app from the store. A petition has been launched by Truth Wins Out, which describes itself as a non-profit organisation that fights anti-gay religious extremism. According to TWO, "reparative therapy" has been roundly condemned by every major professional medical organisation. The petition launched last week and has already attracted some 17,000 signatures: however, as word of the app spreads, the rate at which individuals are signing up is on the rise.

There is still no word on what Apple intends to do. I am really shocked and sad that in 2011 things like this still happen. Just when you think, that we have come some way in gay rights you have idiots like Exodus that drag us back to 50 years ago. Apple would have never allowed a racist or anti-Semitic app to be sold in the iTunes store so why did this anti-gay app filter through? Your guess is as good as mine but one thing that I do know: we are not gonna go away without a fight!

What do you make of this story? Has Apple really missed the mark? Will this hurt Apple or give that vile Exodus group more free publicity? Have your say!

Sign the petition here.