A prominent right-wing Christian scholar who’s espoused homophobic beliefs has been found to have hired a young gay male escort for a ten-day European vacation. The scholar, George Rekers, co-founded the Family Research Council with the well-known anti-gay evangelist James Dobson. According to the Miami New Times, Rekers hired the escort through RentBoy.com, which bills itself as the world’s largest gay escort site. Rekers and the escort were photographed at the airport after returning from Europe. Rekers has authored books on ensuring children grow up straight, has testified against gay adoptions, and is a board member of a group that advocates for trying to “reform” gay people through therapy. Rekers has maintained he hired the escort to help him carry his luggage.