A. Dean Byrd
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Albert Dean Byrd (1948 – 4 April 2012)[3] was a former president of the National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH),[4] a research organization that advocates sexual orientation change efforts (SOCE). He was a psychologist who focused on SOCE, and wrote on the topic. Although raised by a Buddhist mother and a Baptist father, Byrd converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and was very active in the debate within the church on issues involving homosexuality.[5]
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Born | Albert Dean Byrd (1948-08-22)August 22, 1948 |
Died | April 4, 2012(2012-04-04) (aged 63)[1] |
Resting place | Highland City Cemetery, Utah |
Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
Spouse | Elaine Harlow Byrd[2][1] |
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