BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A Connecticut church has outraged gay rights advocates by posting a video of members performing an apparent exorcism of a teen's "homosexual demons."
The 20-minute video was posted on YouTube and then taken down.
In the video, you see the boy being held on the ground and held up by church members.
At one point, he appears to throw up.
Gay youth advocate Robin McHaelen said the video appears to show abuse.
McHaelen said she plans to report it to the Connecticut Department of Children and Families.
The boy confirms he is 16, but otherwise has declined to comment.
The Rev. Patricia McKinney of Manifested Glory Ministries in Bridgeport said the boy came to the church on his own seeking help.
Rev. McKinney denies the church is prejudiced and said it took care of the youth.
Please note portions of this video may be disturbing to some viewers.
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