ROME - Submerged by the protests and accused of homophobia, Apple is taking a step back. The application of "care-gay" Christian organization Exodus International, which aims to "free from homosexuality through the power of Jesus", hosted on iTunes until yesterday, has disappeared. There is still no official announcement on the withdrawal from the store online, but in fact the application is no longer available and the house of Cupertino it seems you beat hasty retreat after the controversy of recent days.
In addition 149mila people signed a petition in the network for the withdrawal of the application for the iPhone, iPad, iPod, accused by activists in defense of gay rights and other users as an incitement to homophobic bigot. Little details are served by Exodus, who claimed to only want to offer "alternative care" for those who are attracted to persons of the same sex, and wants to "provide support for those who want to get rid of homosexuality." And 'this aspect of "care" that has angered the gay community, that if Apple are dealing with, criticized for giving the green light to the app on its online store, seemingly giving support for the proposition that those who are gay should be cured.
Many others joined the protest, calling the technology giant to keep away from controversies related to religious themes. The app, which connected directly to the iPhone by Apple and other online-gadgets at the site of religious and their Facebook page, with access to content, videos, blogs and other material weblog Exodus, had received a rating on Apple of 4 +, indicating a non-offensive or controversial content.
In addition to the signatories of the petition for change. org, many people protested on iTunes, considering the inappropriate application. A moving column of opinion, hard to ignore for the company always paid attention to political correctness and even passed a few years ago, among the most gay-friendly brands. 
In addition 149mila people signed a petition in the network for the withdrawal of the application for the iPhone, iPad, iPod, accused by activists in defense of gay rights and other users as an incitement to homophobic bigot. Little details are served by Exodus, who claimed to only want to offer "alternative care" for those who are attracted to persons of the same sex, and wants to "provide support for those who want to get rid of homosexuality." And 'this aspect of "care" that has angered the gay community, that if Apple are dealing with, criticized for giving the green light to the app on its online store, seemingly giving support for the proposition that those who are gay should be cured.
Many others joined the protest, calling the technology giant to keep away from controversies related to religious themes. The app, which connected directly to the iPhone by Apple and other online-gadgets at the site of religious and their Facebook page, with access to content, videos, blogs and other material weblog Exodus, had received a rating on Apple of 4 +, indicating a non-offensive or controversial content.
In addition to the signatories of the petition for change. org, many people protested on iTunes, considering the inappropriate application. A moving column of opinion, hard to ignore for the company always paid attention to political correctness and even passed a few years ago, among the most gay-friendly brands.
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