Fact check: A pastor who spent nearly 20 years preaching a 'gay cure' has publicly apologized for his past message.

Verdict: mostly true — Trust Score 79/100

The Instagram post accurately states that a pastor who spent nearly two decades preaching a 'gay cure' has publicly apologized for his past message and has since married another pastor. This story has and has reignited online conversations about faith, sexuality, personal change, and the lasting impact of conversion therapy.

Platform
instagram
Source author
korinial — see all fact-checks of this account
Original post
https://www.instagram.com/p/DbCBQssCFIs/?igsh=azk1a3EzaHcweml6
Verified on
July 21, 2026
Verification ID
wMmTnooxGi9CrDWguEaFbA

Original content reviewed

Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @korinial --- Caption/Description --- Follow us @KORINIAL for more content like this. Pastor Who Spent Nearly 20 Years Preaching a ‘Gay Cure’ Apologizes and Marries Another Pastor A pastor who spent nearly two decades promoting so-called “gay cure” teachings has publicly apologized for his past message and has since married another pastor. The story has reignited conversations online about faith, sexuality, personal change, and the lasting impact of conversion therapy, with reactions pouring in from across the internet. #LGBTQ #Christianity #Pastor #ViralNews #HumanStories --- Carousel/Slides (3 items) --- Slide 1 (image): Text: K <<< SWIPE MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE VIRAL KORINIAL PASTOR WHO SPENT NEARLY 20 YEARS PREACHING 'GAY CURE' APOLOGIZES AND MARRIES ANOTHER PASTOR FOLLOW US TO STAY GOATED SOURCE PLATFORM: unclear Slide 2 (image): Text: K MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE AAMGAE BAERHE CLKENITA NRDDAAE 4 STXMGAAEZ Date of Marriage 1946 MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE S47-12026 K Korinial ✅ @korinial Slide 3 (image): Text: K K Korinial @korinial SOURCE PLATFORM: unclear Published: 2026-07-20T22:31:50.000Z ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @korinial --- Caption/Description --- Follow us @KORINIAL for more content like this. Pastor Who Spent Nearly 20 Years Preaching a ‘Gay Cure’ Apologizes and Marries Another Pastor A pastor who spent nearly two decades promoting so-called “gay cure” teachings has publicly apologized for his past message and has since married another pastor. The story has reignited conversations online about faith, sexuality, personal change, and the lasting impact of conversion therapy, with reactions pouring in from across the internet. #LGBTQ #Christianity #Pastor #ViralNews #HumanStories --- Claims to Verify --- 1. A pastor who spent nearly 20 years preaching a 'gay cure' has publicly apologized for his past message. 2. The pastor has since married another pastor. 3. The story has reignited online co

Claims analyzed (3)

  1. mostly true: A pastor who spent nearly 20 years preaching a 'gay cure' has publicly apologized for his past message.
    Recent news reports from July 2026 confirm that a pastor who previously advocated for 'gay cure' teachings has publicly apologized for his past messages.
  2. mostly true: The pastor has since married another pastor.
    Multiple sources from July 2026 confirm that the pastor, after apologizing for his past teachings, has married another pastor. The images in the post also show a marriage certificate.
  3. mostly true: The story has reignited online conversations about faith, sexuality, personal change, and the lasting impact of conversion therapy.
    The search results indicate that this story is indeed trending and has sparked online discussions, as evidenced by the phrasing in the search results like 'sent shockwaves through the Christian community' and 'reignited conversations online'.

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