Apple took its applications store application "repairing homosexuality, after enormous public outcry powerful sign
Apple took its applications store application "repairing homosexuality" distributed by the religious organization Exodus International, that seeks to support families who "hit the mental illness." February through the application of Apple's control entered the store with no problem, with a score of 4 + stars - that defines her children too-friendly application. The organization claims that homosexuality can be cured by Jesus This application provides the user with useful resources to "reconcile the belief in sexual behavior." Inclusion of the application store infuriated many of the gay community - lesbian and abroad, which even led to the publication of a petition demanding the removal of the application, signed by 146 000 people. Organization change.com wrote Steve Jobs mentioned Apple's policy does not allow racist content and applications in the store. "This application provides young people the message that their sexual orientation is a sin and something sickening," they wrote. The pressure apparently worked, since the application was removed from the store yesterday. Apple has not provided any official notification application for removing known. President of Exodus International expressed disappointment about the removal, arguing that it violates freedom of expression.
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