Category - anti-gay

The Archbishop and the anti-gay bill

Press Office — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:52:28 +0000

Commenting on the Ugandan bill to further criminalise homosexuality in the country, by imprisonment and capital punishment, Symon Hill, associate director of the religion and society thinktank Ekkl

Kirk seeks consultation rather than confrontation on sexuality argument

staff writers — Mon, 25 May 2009 19:19:32 +0100

After more than three hours of debate, the Church of Scotland's General Assembly meeting in Edinburgh has avoided a confrontation on sexuality and ministry, after a motion from anti-gay hardliners was withdrawn before it could be voted on.

An evangelical change of heart on sexuality

Simon Barrow — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:18:54 +0000

Evangelical Christians have been deeply immersed in the anti-gay problem, says Simon Barrow. But as they re-read the biblical message in the light of its living centre, Jesus Christ, they can be part of a historic change.

Actor tells anti-gay hate 'church' to seek a better way

staff writers — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:31:50 +0000

Actor Sean Penn, who won an Oscar this week for his portrayal of assassinated gay politician Harvey Milk, told members of anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church to reach beyond hate to their better selves.

The majority that cried 'discrimination'

Simon Barrow — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:40:35 +0000

Are Christians in Britain an unacknowledged majority or a persecuted minority? Some are trying to say they are both!

Churches condemn Westboro hate speech, but challenge remains

staff writers — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:15:17 +0000

Six churches and Christian groups have spoken out against US anti-gay hate group Westboro Baptist Church, who proposed to picket in the UK on Friday. But some of them have been challenged about their own policies.

Mugabe condemns Williams and sides with anti-gay Anglicans

staff writers — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:03:17 +0100

In a campaign comment ahead of today's election in Zimbabwe, President Robert Mugabe has condemned Archbishop Rowan Williams as lacking a "moral compass" and said that gays in the church are a sign of "moral degeneracy".

Anglicans need deep learning not cheap victory

Savi Hensman — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:02:08 +0000

Some church leaders caught up in the sexuality row not only refuse to consider scholarship which does not conform to their own perspective but also demand the right to prohibit others from acting on the fruits of study, says Savi Hensman. Anglicans need to be learners not warriors.

Catholics and C of E concerned about Public Order Act amendment

staff writers — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 08:23:11 +0000

The Church of England and the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England have expressed concerns about a government amendment to the Public Order Act 1986 creating a new offence of incitement to hatred on grounds of sexual orientation.

Williams should tackle Anglican homophobia, says Desmond Tutu

staff writers — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 07:50:04 +0000

Nobel Peace Laureate and South African Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu says that Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams should be tackling homophobia in the church and making it a welcoming place for lesbian and gay people.