Category - Uganda

Opposition to Uganda anti-gay bill is chance to build unity in churches

Press Office — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:56:36 +0000

The religion and society thinktank Ekklesia is observing that opposition against the 'anti- homosexuality' Bill currently being proposed in Uganda is a prime opportunity for the churches to create some unity around issues of sexuality which so often divide them.

Right-wing evangelicals challenge Ugandan President over anti-gay bill

staff writers — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:06:26 +0000

A right-wing evangelical group that works to change the sexual orientation of lesbian and gay people has written to the President of Uganda, expressing concern over proposed legislation which would introduce the death penalty for some of them.

The Archbishop and the anti-gay bill

Press Office — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:52:28 +0000

Commenting on the Ugandan bill to further criminalise homosexuality in the country, by imprisonment and capital punishment, Symon Hill, associate director of the religion and society thinktank Ekkl

Williams under pressure as Christians condemn Ugandan anti-gay bill

staff writers — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:48:55 +0000

Opposition is growing to the “Anti-Homosexuality Bill” recently proposed in Uganda. An increasing number of Christians are condemning the Bill but the Archbishop of Canterbury is facing criticism for not speaking out on the issue.

Ugandan Anglicans continue to dither on anti-gay bill

staff writers — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:06:34 +0000

The Ugandan Anglican Church says that it has no "official position" on the Anti-Homosexuality Bill proposed in the country's Parliament. However, the Church's secretary has said that the death penalty clause should be removed.

Archbishop of York intends to stay silent on Ugandan anti-gay bill

staff writers — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:29:30 +0000

The Archbishop of York, who grew up in rural Uganda, has said that he intends to stay silent about proposed legislation in the country which would introduce the death penalty for certain consensual homosexual acts.

Christian leaders urged to condemn Ugandan anti-gay bill

staff writers — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:15:27 +0000

Christian leaders around the world, particularly in the Anglican Communion, are being urged to condemn proposed legislation in Uganda which would introduce the death penalty for certain consensual homosexual acts.

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".