Tag: evangelicals

Kill The Gays Godfather Hon. Bahati is Back With Evangelical Promotion of The New Kill the Gays Bill

April 12, 2023

He’s baaaaaaackkkkkk! By Melanie Nathan, April 12, 2023.  The now State Minister for Trade Industry and Cooperatives Mr David Bahati made remarks as he represented the former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi at the launch of the Association of Children’s of Lay Readers of the Diocese of Kigezi a ceremony that was held at Rugarama cathedral … More Kill The Gays Godfather Hon. Bahati is Back With Evangelical Promotion of The New Kill the Gays Bill

AT A TIME LIKE THIS: WE DARE YOU AMERICA – FROM LGBTQI+ AFRICA

August 25, 2022

At a time like THIS! By Melanie Nathan and African Human Rights Coalition. We are living in a time where in America we are suffering the backlash against LGBTQI+ people – a backlash from actually attaining a measure of acceptance and a measure of equality. We only have a limited EQUALITY and we are still … More AT A TIME LIKE THIS: WE DARE YOU AMERICA – FROM LGBTQI+ AFRICA

Preview Hateful New Film by American Family Association – And then Donate to those they Persecute

July 31, 2020

Please DONATE to African Human Rights Coalition (African HRC) (AHRC) www.AfricanHRC.org/donate – and the let the haters, American Family Association, know that their FILM spurred you to donate to those they persecute ….. The vehemently homophobic purveyors of conversion therapies, American Family Association will be spewing more anti-LGBTQ myth in their newest documentary, In His Image, … More Preview Hateful New Film by American Family Association – And then Donate to those they Persecute

Belize: Final thoughts from the Caleb Orozco v. The Attorney General Case

May 14, 2013

By Cathy Kristofferson, May 14, 2013 The dust has now settled a bit in Belize after last week’s whirlwind 4 day trial of the Caleb Orozco v. The Attorney General.  The case challenged the constitutionality of Section 53, a law inherited from the colonial legal system, that criminalizes same gender sexual conduct in Belize. The case brought … More Belize: Final thoughts from the Caleb Orozco v. The Attorney General Case

Belize anti-sodomy penal code trial wraps-up its final day

May 10, 2013

By Cathy Kristofferson, May 10, 2013 Court opened for the fourth day in the Caleb Orozco v. The Attorney General of Belize trial challenging the constitutionality of the Section 53 anti-sodomy penal code trial.  The Churches continued their claim that social issues such as public morality and health do not belong before the court.  Once again … More Belize anti-sodomy penal code trial wraps-up its final day

Belize Attorney General argues to maintain anti-sodomy penal code

May 9, 2013

By Cathy Kristofferson, May 09, 2013 Day Three of the Caleb Orozco v. The Attorney General of Belize trial challenging the constitutionality of the Section 53 anti-sodomy penal code started with chatter in the courtroom about the Claimant Caleb Orosco’s home being vandalized: This came on top of new reports last night on Belize Channel 5 … More Belize Attorney General argues to maintain anti-sodomy penal code

Belize Court hears Closing argument in Penal code anti-Sodomy case

May 8, 2013

By Cathy Kristofferson, May 08, 2013. Today, on Day Two of  Caleb Orozco and the United Belize Advocacy Movement’s (UBIBAM) constitutional challenge of Belize’s Section 53 anti-sodomy law, lead attorney Christopher Smith‐Hamel SC,  made his closing arguments.  During his closing,  he quoted Bishop Desmond Tutu,  the Anglican humanitarian leader from South Africa: “’Our lesbian and gay brothers and sisters … More Belize Court hears Closing argument in Penal code anti-Sodomy case

Opening Arguments in Belize Urge Supreme Court to Uphold the Constitution

May 7, 2013

By Cathy Kristofferson, May 07, 2013 Today began the four day constitutionality challenge trial of Belize’s Section 53 anti-sodomy law in their Supreme Court.  I have been watching the #UNIBAM twitter feed all afternoon (Belize = CST) for wonderful live-tweeting from Asa DeMatteo and now have been emailed (thank you!) the Press Release for Day One. … More Opening Arguments in Belize Urge Supreme Court to Uphold the Constitution

Belize Government and Christian right fight Supreme Court Challenge to decriminalize homosexuality

May 5, 2013

Getting rid of the old British Colonial penal code criminalizing homosexuality in Central America… By Cathy Kristofferson,  May 05, 2013 The nation of Belize, bordered by Mexico and Guatemala, is the last country in Central America where homosexual acts are still illegal and punishable by long prison terms.  But that could change for Belize and set … More Belize Government and Christian right fight Supreme Court Challenge to decriminalize homosexuality

Is Trinity Broadcasting Network a Supporter of the Kill the Gays Bill in Ugandan

January 24, 2013

Uganda’s representative and honorary Consul to Los Angeles is a U.S. Christian broadcaster and happens to be Vice President of TBN By Melanie Nathan, January 23, 2013. It is a much publicized fact that certain Christian Evangelical pastors from the United States, not only influenced the current state of anti-homosexual sentiment in Uganda, but may also … More Is Trinity Broadcasting Network a Supporter of the Kill the Gays Bill in Ugandan

Former Ugandan Opposition Leader Morris Ogenga-Latigo calls Anti-Homosexuality Bill a National Tragedy

December 14, 2012

Speaks to Speaker Kadaga Failing in her neutrality By Melanie Nathan, Dec 14, 2012. Morris Ogenga-Latigo, former leader of Ugandan Opposition party,  has written an article which appears in the Observer.   His expression to the world may be a little late in the day, given the Bill has been top of the Order Papers of … More Former Ugandan Opposition Leader Morris Ogenga-Latigo calls Anti-Homosexuality Bill a National Tragedy

Ugandan President Museveni Warns Obama and Cameron on Promotion of Homosexuality

February 26, 2012

My Response to the Ugandan President’s London Interview as noted in Ugandan Daily Monitor. By Melanie Nathan, 02/26/2012 The President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni says Uganda “does not persecute gays, but resents promotion of gay activities.” According to the Uganda Monitor, this is the first time the President, who was in London for a one-day … More Ugandan President Museveni Warns Obama and Cameron on Promotion of Homosexuality