Several readers have called my attention to the passage in the president’s statement this morning in which he praises Miers’ pro bono work for “Exodus Ministries”. These readers have pointed out that Exodus is an organization dedicated to bringing “freedom from homosexuality through the power of Jesus Christ.” (Exodus is referred to either as ‘Exodus’ or ‘Exodus ministries’.) But a quick look around the web also shows another group called Exodus Ministries which works with ex-prison inmates to prevent their falling back into lives of crime. The organization’s website identifies it as “a non-denominational Christian organization established to assist ex-offenders and their families become productive members of society by meeting both their spiritual and physical needs.” This latter group is Dallas-based (where Miers is from). So it seems there’s a decent chance that it is the latter group she did work for. In any case, worth clearing up.
Late Update: I’m told Scott McClellan has now confirmed that it’s the ex-prisoner ministry and not the ex-gay one.
