Comments on: U.S. Pastors Silent in the Face of Genocide in Uganda

By: Cha-Cha

Cha-Cha — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:50:45 +0000

Also, this has nothing to do with “good intentions” on the part of Ugandan law makers who support this law, and everything to do with using HIV/AIDS as an excuse to criminalize LGBTQ people.

By: Orlando

Orlando — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:07:20 +0000

At the same time, if we didn’t have religion no one would have morals to live by and it would cause mass hysteria.

This is highly offensive. Religious people do not have a monopoly on morality.

By: Cha-Cha

Cha-Cha — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:59:09 +0000

@Thomas – looks like our pressure has moved Rick Warren to issue a condemnation of the law: http://www.rickwarren.com/

Personally, I find Warren incredibly offensive. But I have to believe that if so many people hadn’t called him out on his words and (in)actions, he would never have spoken against the law. And because he is so well respected in some circles, I hope that his condemnation will contribute to this law not getting passed.

By: Ms. Rev.

Ms. Rev. — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:32:34 +0000

Not all U.S. pastors are silent. The Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church (a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion) has spoken out against the legislation.

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:05:22 +0000

This makes me so angry >:(

So typical of right-wingers to encourage dangerous behavior and then once someone else adopts it, not claim any responsibility for it. And you can bet these people are all for capital punishment but at the same time are against “murderous abortion”!

By: SunlessNick

SunlessNick — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:41:28 +0000

There has to be a way to control the spread of HIV/AIDS without violating a persons human rights.

Uganda had that when its medical and aid infrastructures could engage in sex education and dispersal of condoms. Now, with the global gag order on talk of abortion and foreign pastors pushing abstinence only, HIV rates are exploding.

By: sonia

sonia — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:17:12 +0000

At least they are more progressive than US allies like Saudi Arabia or Pakistan. They give first timers a chance.

By: Jaleesa

Jaleesa — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:44:56 +0000

Agree with the above comment. You don’t need religion to tell you how to be good or to have morals.

By: groggette

groggette — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:30:23 +0000

At the same time, if we didn’t have religion no one would have morals to live by and it would cause mass hysteria.

um, this atheist is a very moral person thankyouverymuch.

/derail

By: Turbopixie

Turbopixie — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:11:06 +0000

Gah!

That should have read “…is also liable to receive a sentence of seven years”

Silly passionate typing.