Uganda passing law that allows them to put homosexuals to death.

[Annik]

I'm so appalled. I saw this on Reddit and I'm still so appalled.

The law will broaden the criminalization of same-sex relationships by dividing homosexuality into two categories; aggravated homosexuality and the offense of homosexuality.

‘Aggravated homosexuality’ is defined as gay acts committed by parents or authority figures, HIV-positive people, pedophiles and repeat offenders. If convicted, they will face the death penalty.

The ‘offense of homosexuality’ includes same-sex sexual acts or being in a gay relationship, and will be prosecuted by life imprisonment.

http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/ugand...bill121112

[festive1]

Thanks to all of the missionaries spreading the hate in Africa! Not that many traditional African societies were particularly fond of homosexuality to begin with, but mixed with the fundamentalist religious dogma, BOOM...

[Violet]

That one penis policy explodes when balls are touching.



Can't just let that go, now can we?

[Something completely different]

Thanks to all of the missionaries spreading the hate in Africa! Not that many traditional African societies were particularly fond of homosexuality to begin with, but mixed with the fundamentalist religious dogma, BOOM...

That`s how I was notified about this, through the press.
That american evangelicals were spreading their rubbish there.
I think it should be punishable if a citizen of a country encourages people in a different country - to implace laws which would be a crime against humanity in the country they come from.

People like Scott Lively should be put on trial, or there should at least be an inquirey into his activities.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Lively

edit:

Oh yeah. I defenatly WANT a christian oppinion on this! And maybe eaven a justification if they have one!

[festive1]

Hubby has some cousins who are currently missioning in Uganda (that's an interesting story in and of itself, dude woke up one day with a "calling" from god telling him to move his family to Africa to mission, no money, no plans, just go and mission). Hubby and I got into a HUGE argument when I found out he was sending them money. I get that it's his cousin and his family, but I don't want my family's money going to support such bullshit and bigotry.

[Annik]

Hubby has some cousins who are currently missioning in Uganda (that's an interesting story in and of itself, dude woke up one day with a "calling" from god telling him to move his family to Africa to mission, no money, no plans, just go and mission). Hubby and I got into a HUGE argument when I found out he was sending them money. I get that it's his cousin and his family, but I don't want my family's money going to support such bullshit and bigotry.

Also, up and moving your family to Africa when you can't afford to do so is a stupid idea.

[festive1]

It's funny because now the kids have "gone native." Hubby's cousin does not approve...

[TaraJo]

Ah, it's back again, isn't it?

This has been a bizarre little case that's been going on for a few years. It started with, you guessed it, Christian missionaries in Africa. The natives didn't trust or like them at first, but then they realized they could get food and medicine and other good stuff by listening with them. Unfortunately, the missionaries spread their homophobia over there. At first, the Christian right considered it a great success but now they're trying to wash their hands of the extreme stance they're taking..... even though they're still fighting any attempt anyone (especially the UN or the US government) makes towards saying anything against this.

Here's one of their speeches. It's just absurd.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDzW_5QDvU4

Or course, it didn't take long for this to get turned into youtube poop. Pun was probably intended. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1X7I1YJwqk

They tried passing it before but it was really close. I'm not surprised they tried again and it passed. Now it's just a question of what the UN and/or the other governments of the world are going to do about it (probably nothing).

[festive1]

They tried passing it before but it was really close. I'm not surprised they tried again and it passed. Now it's just a question of what the UN and/or the other governments of the world are going to do about it (probably nothing).

Hubby's organization is funding at least one non-governmental organization in Uganda that is for gay rights (that I know of). All hope is not lost... it's just a dim hope. And with people like those in the videos you posted, it's an uphill battle.

[Something completely different]

Bingo!

I found a documentary I watched about a year ago! It was very informative and gives a good overview of the situation.
The vids TaraJo posted remined me of this.
It`s long but worth it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL1tyYFicXo