From Christian Today:
Charismatic preacher Joyce Meyer has spoken out against Uganda’s highly contentious Anti-Homosexuality Bill.
In a statement released Monday, Meyer said it is “increasingly evident” that the Bill introduced in the Ugandan parliament is a “profoundly offensive, dangerous and disturbing attack on the very foundation of individual liberties and human rights afforded not only to the good citizens of Uganda, but on the at-large global community”.
“If enacted, this hostile legislation will also further, and adversely, serve as a major setback in the global health efforts to combat Uganda’s Aids epidemic and reduce the record-high infection rates among the country’s HIV population, an already at-risk community that could be further ostracised, threatened, and targeted as potential criminals,” she added, echoing comments from groups like World Vision.
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Among those who have spoken out against the legislation are Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) Presiding Bishop Mark S Hanson, popular megachurch pastor Rick Warren, and leaders of Exodus International – which claims to be the world’s largest Christian referral and information network dealing with homosexual issues.
In her statement Monday, Meyer stressed that her motivation and intent is not to interfere with Uganda’s political agenda or internal affairs but that, as a believer, she has a moral and ethical duty that compels her to speak out against injustice wherever it may be in the world.
“As a global society, we do not have to agree, endorse or condone the lifestyle choices of others. However, history has taught us that we equally cannot and should not excuse those who would hide behind religion or misuse God’s word to justify bigotry and persecution,” she insisted.
Excellent! Go read the whole article.
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PLUS:
Dr. Warren Throckmorton has started a Facebook group as a central point for news and information on the subject.
About Randy Thomas
I agree. Homosexuality is a sin and a battle, but not an excuse to cause harm whether behind a “law” or some other smokescreen. We should remain in prayer for this country and the community as a whole. Joyce Meyers is correct in her objection and bravely remaining fast in the gap. Praise to our Lord & Saviour.
I agree. Homosexuality is a sin and a battle, but not an excuse to cause harm whether behind a “law” or some other smokescreen. We should remain in prayer for this country and the community as a whole. Joyce Meyers is correct in her objection and bravely remaining fast in the gap. Praise to our Lord & Saviour.