Ex-homosexual runs for San Diego City Council
Christian activist vies to replace lesbian in district with major 'gay' community
June 12, 2007
By James L. Lambert

James HartlineA Christian activist and self-professed former homosexual is running for a City Council seat in San Diego currently held by a lesbian.

James Hartline, who says he went through a dramatic Christian conversion seven years ago, has been on the front lines of many local battles against homosexual activism, speaking out on the dangers of the "gay lifestyle."

He has told of his conversion in both secular and religious media outlets around the country, including Pat Robertson's "700 Club."

Hartline is vying for a seat that will open after current council member Toni Atkins' term expires in 2008. Council members in San Diego are limited by law to two terms. the rest