In October, some 25 Anglican leaders from across Africa gathered with more than a dozen Episcopalians from the United States for a consultation on issues of justice and human sexuality. For three days the group prayed, studied the Bible, listened to presentations and talked about issues of theology, sexuality and culture. When formal sessions ended, [...]
Anglicans, Sexuality and Scripture: An African Consultation
, May 15th, 2012 Be the first to comment
Ugandan Parliament launches human rights handbook
, May 15th, 2012 Be the first to comment
Rebecca Kadaga, the Uganda Speaker of the National Assembly, has launched the parliamentary handbook on human rights intended to guide legislators when handling human rights issues, emphasising non-discrimination. The ‘Human Rights and Parliaments: Handbook for Members and Staff’ provides a basic introduction to human rights principles and practice as they apply to the work of [...]
Church of Ireland General Synod debate on sexuality – Contributors and voting
, May 14th, 2012 Be the first to comment
A review of speeches to synod The Church of Ireland web site carries a report on Saturday’s debate and voting. Prior to discussion by synod members, and in accord with the standing orders, the four amendments to the motion were placed before synod. Copies were provided to synod members and the proposers and seconders of [...]
Pro-gay Methodist Bishop attacked and orphanage and school destroyed in Kenya
, May 13th, 2012 Be the first to comment
Bishop Kamau of the Trinity Methodist Church – Kenya considers that Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexuals and Intersex (LGBTI) Christian’s persons are entitled to fellowship with their fellow Christians and should not be discriminated against. He recently paid a heavy price for this. Three days ago, a group of four heavily armed young men in a [...]
Church of Ireland General Synod to debate controversial motion today
, May 12th, 2012 Be the first to comment
On Thursday the General Synod was due to debate three motions presented by the Archbishop of Dublin, Michael Jackson, liberal, and the bishop of Down and Dromore, Harold Miller, conservative evangelical in an attempt to demonstrate a unity of purpose. Immediately after the first motion re-affirming the church’s teaching that marriage is only between a [...]
Church of Ireland General Synod human sexuality motions
, May 10th, 2012 Be the first to comment
CHURCH OF IRELAND – GENERAL SYNOD 2012 MOTIONS The following motions will be moved under Standing Order 31(d) after the debate on the report of the Standing Committee (due to take place on the afternoon of Thursday 10 May 2012). 8 A: HUMAN SEXUALITY IN THE CONTEXT OF CHRISTIAN BELIEF THE ARCHBISHOP OF DUBLIN THE [...]
Sierra Leonean clergyman speaks in favour of LGBT people
, May 10th, 2012 Be the first to comment
A Sierra Leonean Methodist clergyman, Bishop John Yambasu on Sunday evening made a pro-LGBTI speech while on a visit to the US saying that sexual orientation is one of many identities that tie people together. He stated that people relate better to those who share the same sexual orientation. He also stressed the difficulty to [...]
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh challenged over anti-gay statement
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A Gambian human rights organization, the Gambia Secular Assembly (GSA), has challenged Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh over a recent anti-gay statement he made. In a 19-page open letter sent to the press, GSA said in part, “We sincerely approve the President’s concern to prove the rationality of homosexuality and wish to seize the opportunity to [...]
South Africa’s LGBTI community responds to anti-gay traditional leaders
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South Africa’s LGBTI community has reacted strongly against a statement made by ANC MP and Congress of Traditional Leaders of SA (Contralesa) president Patekile Holomisa on the rights of gays and lesbians. Forum for the Empowerment of Women (FEW) questioned whether the National House of Traditional Leaders knew that their comments constitute hate speech. [...]
Legalise prostitution and homosexuality, says Kenyan National Human Rights Commission
, May 4th, 2012 Be the first to comment
The Kenyan government’s human rights watchdog wants same-sex relationships and prostitution legalised. This is amongst a raft of recommendations the Kenya National Human Rights Commission (KNHRC) has proposed in a report that recommends how to safeguard sexual and reproductive health rights. The report, launched on Thursday, is as a result of a public inquiry that had [...]
