Category - anti-gay law

Anglicanism's Ugandan moment of truth

Colin Coward — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:58:57 +0000

The Anglican Communion must oppose legislation which dehumanises, fails to protect, and makes pastoral care impossible for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, says Colin Coward. This is a moment of truth.

Anti-gay bill tests core Christian witness

Savi Hensman — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:48:02 +0000

What Christians do, or fail to do, regarding the abusive new anti-homosexuality bill in Uganda will affect their ability to witness to a God who does not abandon the abused and exploited, says Savi Hensman.

Further opposition to 'appalling' Ugandan anti-homosexuality bill

staff writers — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:25:49 +0000

Diplomatics representatives from the US and France are the latest to condemn a recently tabled anti-gay Bill in Uganda, which calls for the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality".

Progress halted on same-sex bill in Nigeria

staff writers — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:11:12 +0100

The progress of a bill in Nigeria that that would impose brutal penalties on shows of affection between lesbian and gay people has been halted in the face of national elections in the country.

Gay Christians appeal to international community over repressive laws

staff writers — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:45:49 +0100

Gay Christians in Nigeria are urging international action against a new repressive law which is being backed by the Anglican church in the country.

US church leaders condemn Nigerian anti-gay law

staff writers — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:03:34 +0000

A law in Nigeria that would impose brutal penalties on shows of affection between lesbian and gay people, or even on those who would advocate for lesbian and gay people, has been condemned by more than 250 Christian leaders from the US.