More on the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality bill

Several items of note:

1. Compare and contrast what the Church of Uganda says to the Anglican Communion and what it says to the press:


a. From the official statement issued by Reverend Canon Aaron Mwesigye Kafundizeki, the Church of Uganda provincial secretary: “The Church of Uganda is studying the proposed “Anti-homosexuality bill” and, therefore, does not yet have an official position on the bill….The Church of Uganda upholds the sanctity of life and cannot support the death penalty.”

b. The same Church of Uganda provincial secretary quoted at IPS: “It is an important law, but the provision related to the death penalty may prevent this law from being passed, because death should not be accepted as a punishment. Therefore propose another form of punishment instead of death.”

2. From a bulletin published as a sponsored link at The [Ugandan] Monitor: “Two homosexuals, Namutebi Ruth and Hilda are wanted by the police, anyone who sees them and has information leading to their arrest should report to the nearest police station for the safety of our country. A big reward waits.”

3. The Monitor is conducting an online poll asking readers, “Some rights activists say the Anti-Homosexuality Bill violates human rights. Should it be passed?” At present of 1996 votes cast, 55.6% voted yes. Follow this link and scroll down looking for the box titled “Cast your vote.” And do cast your vote.

4. Lambeth Palace has issued a statement (audio).

Addendum. In case 2 and 3 change, Warren Throckmorton has screenshots.

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