The Archbishop of York’s Statement on the Proposed Controversial and Harsh Bill in Uganda

Posted by Kendall Harmon

“The Anglican Church in Uganda submitted its views on David Bahati’s Private Member’s Bill formally when it was first tabled, and made clear that they were not in favour of introducing a death penalty for homosexuality. I completely support that position.

“It is important that across the world we stand in solidarity with people, flesh of our flesh, who are being in many cases victimized or demonized because of their sexual orientation...."

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Filed under: * Anglican - Episcopal • Anglican Primates • Primates Mtg Dar es Salaam, Feb 2007 • Anglican Provinces • Church of England (CoE) • Church of Uganda • Archbishop of York John Sentamu • * Culture-Watch • Law & Legal Issues • Religion & Culture • Sexuality

3 Comments
Posted February 28, 2012 at 4:38 am [Printer Friendly] [Print w/ comments]



1. Grant LeMarquand wrote:

An excellent statement by a Ugandan bishop who happens to live in the UK and who also happens to know Ugandan law rather well!

February 28, 1:35 pm | [comment link]
2. Brian from T19 wrote:

The ABC has also made statements regarding these bills:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/28/us-rights-gays-idUSTRE81R20M20120228

February 28, 7:52 pm | [comment link]
3. MichaelA wrote:

Good to see a principled stand being taken, and carefully explained.

February 29, 4:15 am | [comment link]
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