Christian leaders condemn UK gov’t tying gay rights to aid
Christian leaders in the country have condemned attempts by the UK to interfere in the country’s sovereignty following threats by the UK Prime Minister to cut aid to countries with anti gay legislation.
David Cameron told journalists such nations receiving UK aid should "adhere to proper human rights."
But Christian leaders in the country have strongly criticized his comments, saying he lacks understanding of the country cultural values.
The Metropolitan Archbishop of Accra, Most Rev. Charles Palmer-Buckle speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, said the country must stand up and uphold its values and not allow other countries to manipulate it.
He said the government of Ghana must be truthful with the people if it decides to buckle under the pressure of donor countries.
On his part, the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Professor Emmanuel Martey, told Joy News the UK Premier’s approach to dealing with the issue of human rights is wrong.
David Cameron told journalists such nations receiving UK aid should "adhere to proper human rights."
But Christian leaders in the country have strongly criticized his comments, saying he lacks understanding of the country cultural values.
The Metropolitan Archbishop of Accra, Most Rev. Charles Palmer-Buckle speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, said the country must stand up and uphold its values and not allow other countries to manipulate it.
He said the government of Ghana must be truthful with the people if it decides to buckle under the pressure of donor countries.
On his part, the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Professor Emmanuel Martey, told Joy News the UK Premier’s approach to dealing with the issue of human rights is wrong.
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http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2009/July/UK-Govt-Pushes-for-Gay-Rights-in-Churches/
UK Gov't Pushes for Gay Rights in Churches
Thursday, July 02, 2009
The British government said its new equality bill will force British churches to accept practicing homosexuals or transexuals as youth workers or in other roles.
Britain's equalities minister said people of faith should push for gay rights in their communities.
But in the meantime, the state would do it.
CBN News Senior International Correspondent Gary Lane interviewed Mike Judge, of the Christian Institute, on this alarming legislation.
Britain's equalities minister said people of faith should push for gay rights in their communities.
But in the meantime, the state would do it.
CBN News Senior International Correspondent Gary Lane interviewed Mike Judge, of the Christian Institute, on this alarming legislation.
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December 13, 2011 11:48 AM EDT
Nigeria's Anti-Homosexual Laws Also Apply to Tourists, Says Gov't
By Matthew Cortina | Christian Post Contributor
Political Adviser to the President Alhaji Ahmed Gulak told reporters Monday that Nigerians will not let their legislature be influenced by Western governments.
"This is Nigerian law; it is not American law and if you are an American and you come to Nigeria, you must subject yourself to our law and if you are caught violating this law or any other law, you will be prosecuted accordingly," Gulak said.
According to the legislation, known as the Bill for an Act to Prohibit Marriage or Civil Union," only marriages contracted between a man and a woman either under Islamic Law, Customary Law or the Marriage Act is recognized as valid in Nigeria," according to the Senate's website.
In addition to prohibiting same-sex unions, the bill also targets "any person who registers, operates or participates in gay clubs, societies and organizations."
Nigeria cites a devout religiousness – the country is split between Christians and Muslims – for its stance on homosexuality and support of the bill. The bill would reportedly punish homosexual acts, specifically same-sex unions, by up to 14 years in prison. Those convicted of aiding and abetting same-sex unions are reportedly subject to a 10-year imprisonment.
