Category - akinola

US gay bishop accuses African opponents of 'slavery language'

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:04:14 +0100

Gene Robinson, an openly gay US Anglican bishop whose 2003 consecration has deeply divided worldwide Anglican Communion, says African critics who describe homosexuals as "worse than beasts" are using the kind of language once employed in the United States to justify slavery.

Archbishop of Canterbury says churches must be 'safe' for gays

staff writers — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:26:26 +0100

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has said that the churches of the Anglican Communion must be safe places for gay and lesbian people.

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.