Anglican Church of Uganda warns of split over anti-gay law
March 3, 2014 9:23AM ET
Ugandan Archbishop warns mother church in England not to interfere
with recently passed anti-gay law
Topics: Religion, Spirituality & Ethics Gay rights Africa

Kenyan gays and lesbians and others wear masks to preserve their
anonymity as they stage a rare protest against Uganda's tough stance
against homosexuality and in solidarity with their counterparts there,
outside the Uganda High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya. AP Photo/Ben
Curtis
The Anglican Church of Uganda said Monday it may consider breaking
away from its mother church in England, the church leadership there
puts Uganda under pressure over a tough
new anti-homosexuality law.
"The issue here is respect for our views on homosexuality, same-sex
marriage as a country and church. If they are not willing to listen to
us, we shall consider being on our own," said Uganda's top Anglican,
Archbishop Stanley Ntagali.
"Homosexual practice is incompatible with scripture, and no one in the
leadership of the church can say legitimize same-sex unions or
homosexuality," he said, urging the "governing bodies of the Church of
England to not take the path advocated by the West."
"If they do we shall have no choice but to be on our own," he said.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni last week signed into law a bill
holding that "repeat homosexuals" should be
jailed for life. It also outlaws the "promotion" of homosexuality and
requires people to report on homosexuals.
The passing of the bill was a largely popular move in conservative
Uganda, where Museveni — a devout Christian who has been in power for
28 years — will be up for re-election in 2016.
"Our doors are open for those facing sexual disorientation to be
counseled, healed and prayed for," Archbishop Ntagali said.
"The church is a safe place for those who are confused about their
sexuality or struggling with sexual brokenness. We shall provide help
to them," he said.
World leaders have reacted with outrage to the law, with U.S.
President Barack Obama saying on Feb. 16 that he was
"deeply disappointed" by the move, and warning that the law could
"complicate" Washington's relationship with Uganda.
At least three European countries have announced the withdrawal of
millions of dollars in direct support to Uganda's government, and the
World Bank announced it was delaying a loan to the country. Uganda
depends on donors for about 20 percent of its budget.
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