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Category - Anti-Homosexuality Bill

17 Feb 2010

Southern African Anglican bishops deplore gay-bashing in Africa

The bishops of the Anglican Church in Southern Africa say they are deeply disturbed by the debate among Ugandan lawmakers and clergy of a draft law that seeks to criminalise homosexuality.
24 Dec 2009

Sentamu criticises treatment of asylum seekers and Ugandan anti-gay bill

Anglican Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu has strongly criticised the inhuman UK policy on asylum seekers and has also spoken against the anti-homosexuality bill currently going through the Ugandan parliament.
23 Dec 2009

’Tis the season to be spiteful?

Peace on earth, goodwill to all? Stuff that. Zealots in our misnamed ‘culture wars’ are much keener on promoting discord than harmony. Well, that's how it seems.
23 Dec 2009

World churches' leader joins growing outcry over Uganda bill

The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, the Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, has written a letter to Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni expressing concern and alarm at the country's draconian anti-homosexuality bill.
18 Dec 2009

Archbishop responds to call to condemn Ugandan anti-homosexuality bill

LGCM has welcomed wholeheartedly an assurance from the Archbishop of Canterbury’s press office that he condemns the proposed draconian Anti-Homosexuality Bill currently before the Ugandan Parliament.
18 Dec 2009

Astonishment at BBC 'should gays be executed?' debate

Astonishment and anger was expressed by viewers yesterday after the BBC News Channel hosted an online debate - "Should homosexuals face execution?" - on its website.
13 Dec 2009

Rowan Williams condemns Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill after weeks of pressure

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, has for the first time publicly condemned Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill. His statement follows weeks of pressure and a petition signed by thousands urging him to speak out against the Bill.
12 Dec 2009

Britain's Methodists back opposition to Ugandan anti-gay law

The Methodist Church has become the largest British denomination so far to condemn Uganda’s proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill. Their stance is expected to increase pressure on Anglican and Catholic leaders to speak out against the Bill.
10 Dec 2009

Uganda's amendment to anti-gay law fails to satisfy critics

After weeks of pressure from around the world, Ugandan politicians are reported to be considering an amendment to their proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill to remove the use of the death penalty.
6 Dec 2009

Williams questions lesbian bishop's appointment - but stays silent on Uganda

The election of the Anglican Communion's first openly lesbian bishop has been questioned by the Archbishop of Canterbury, who continues to face criticism for not speaking out publicly against the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill.

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