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In October, 2009, David Bahati and Benson Obua introduced the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in the Ugandan Parliament. Supporters of the bill have claimed publicly that the bill is designed to provide consequences for molestation of boys in the same way Ugandan law does for offenses against girls. Yesterday, Martin Ssempa said…
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According to the BBC, the second reading of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill is slated for February, 2010. There was a report yesterday that it would be debate today. And while there might be some discussion on the bill in the Parliament, I heard this morning from a Ugandan MP that the second reading…
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Christianity Today just now came out with an article and interview series which examines the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill. One interview is with the Church of Uganda assistant bishop of Kampala, David Zac Niringiye. In the interview, he says to American Christians, in essence, be quiet: When Western Christians talk about Ugandan legislation,…
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I didn’t see the link so it will be hard for viewers to find it, but the guest post by Jeff Sharlet made the Rachel Maddow Show tonight. Have a look for yourself: Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Visit msnbc.com for breaking news,…
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The Fellowship (aka The Family) Opposes Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill: Guest post by Jeff Sharlet
[Author Jeff Sharlet’s appearance on National Public Radio elevated the story of the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill to an important level of public awareness. One controversial element of Jeff’s reporting was his connection of the Ugandan legislators who introduced the bill to the Fellowship Foundation (aka The Family). I followed up that broadcast corresponding with Fellowship Foundation grantee, Cornerstone Development in Kampala…
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Stephen Langa has been one of the public faces of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in Uganda. He organized the ex-gay conference in Kampala which brought Scott Lively and Caleb Brundidge to the Ugandan Parliament. He organized the post-conference citizens’ meetings which led to calls for new legislation. He was present in…
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Last week, Charisma Magazine published an online article as a follow up on my reporting on the views of New Apostolic Reformation teachers in relation to the Anti-Homosexuality Bill. Other observers claim the bill may be the result of charismatic teaching on the seven mountains of cultural influence. Popularized by such…
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UPDATE: The link was changed and the article is still available on the Uganda Media Centre. The following article was posted briefly on the official Uganda Media Centre and then removed late the same day. Here the cache version which won’t last long. I have a saved version as well.…
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This just in… LETTER/VIDEO STATEMENT TO UGANDAN CHURCH LEADERS By Dr. Rick Warren, Pastor of Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, Calif., Regarding the Pending Anti-Homosexuality Bill Before the Ugandan Parliament December 10, 2009 Dear fellow pastors in Uganda, I greet you in the name and love of Jesus Christ…
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Jeff Sharlet on Rachel Maddow: The Family and the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill. On December 1, I addressed the issue of the Family’s influence on the Anti-Homosexuality Bill. At that time, I reported the following information: To explore these issues, I spoke via email with the Director of Cornerstone Development, Tim…
