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Rick and Kay Warren issue statement regarding Martin Ssempa’s activities in Uganda

Shortly after the Anti-Homosexuality Bill was introduced in Uganda, I requested information and a statement from Pastor Rick and his wife Kay Warren about the bill. Rick Warren’s work in Uganda is significant as is noted here and here. I also asked their views regarding the advocacy for the bill by Ugandan pastor Martin Ssempa.  Regarding the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, Ssempa … Continue reading “Rick and Kay Warren issue statement regarding Martin Ssempa’s activities in Uganda”

Ugandan government vows to fight homosexuality

UPDATE: US Embassy weighs in… Defiant amidst controversy, Ethics and Integrity Minister Buturo spoke out about issues facing the Ugandan government and referenced the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2009.  Government vows to fight homosexuality By Carolyne Muyama The Government of Uganda has warned sections of the media engaged in promoting immorality to stop or face penalty. The … Continue reading “Ugandan government vows to fight homosexuality”

Martin Ssempa expresses “total support” for Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2009

As noted here on a couple of occasions, I wrote Dr. Martin Ssempa for an on-the-record statement of his views of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2009. This bill introduced by David Bahati in the Ugandan legislature over a week ago would impose the death penalty on several offenses, including sex with someone under 18, someone with … Continue reading “Martin Ssempa expresses “total support” for Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2009″

Ugandan coalition speaks out against Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2009

This morning (afternoon there) a coalition of organizations in Uganda released this statement of opposition to the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2009. Anti-Homosexuality or Anti-Human Rights Bill? Statement from the Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights and Constitutional Law Hon. Bahati’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill which was tabled in Parliament on October 14, 2009, and is currently before the … Continue reading “Ugandan coalition speaks out against Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2009”

Love Won Out transitions to Exodus International

This just in… The Associated Press has a story on topic… Focus on the Family’s conference on homosexuality joins Exodus’ expanding church outreach Orlando, FL. — Focus on the Family’s Love Won Out conference on homosexuality will be moving to Exodus International starting November, the longtime allies announced today. The move is a logical step … Continue reading “Love Won Out transitions to Exodus International”