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sabrina 1

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19. One way for this country and other Western nations, if they have similar non-profit laws is to tax
Mon Mar 10, 2014, 12:50 PM
Mar 2014

all Religious Groups, and if that takes too long, definitely those who are in Uganda eg, don't know about Nigeria but will look it up, stoking the hatred that leads to these laws should have their non-profit status instantly removed.

The pope and ALL religious leaders of any denomination SHOULD be loudly speaking out against these horrors.

Many members of many churches/denominations, are urging their religious leaders to speak out on Gay Rights, especially in countries like Uganda, Nigeris and Camaroon.

http://www.thenation.com/article/178630/abandoned-and-imprisoned-being-gay-cameroon

Anyone who wants to join the effort to force leaders, like the Pope, and other Religious leaders to speak out strongly against these laws, can use this resource where Catholic groups, among others, are petitioning the Vatican asking the Pope to speak out.

http://www.everydaycitizen.com/2014/02/more_news_about_christians_fighting_for_lgbt_rights.html


For Catholics, there is a prepared message to send to the Vatican near the end of the page. And there are several links to religious organizations where Gays can go for support along with their families and friends.

Governments, such as Canada, the US, the UK have spoken out, but more than just condemnation needs to be done. Take away the non profit status of those churches who in any way contribute to this hate, and stop any funding, Uganda eg, to countries that pass these laws.

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Ugh. Rec'd Catherina Mar 2014 #1
Same here shenmue Mar 2014 #2
I don't know what the U.N could do cali Mar 2014 #3
Kick for more exposure. Behind the Aegis Mar 2014 #4
kick for the hearbreak, kick for the hypocrisy cali Mar 2014 #5
. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2014 #6
And where the HELL is the Pope on this? Le Taz Hot Mar 2014 #7
The Catholic population isn't nearly that high fishwax Mar 2014 #8
42% of Uganda is Catholic- at least as of 2002 cali Mar 2014 #10
True--almost 40% in Cameroon, too fishwax Mar 2014 #16
Changed it. Le Taz Hot Mar 2014 #11
your point still very much remains fishwax Mar 2014 #17
Absolutely. cali Mar 2014 #9
The story only mentions Islamic Police, Shariah court and other Muslim mayhem seveneyes Mar 2014 #12
And we have to ask, where is the outrage from our own country, as well theHandpuppet Mar 2014 #13
Your analysis is dead on. Le Taz Hot Mar 2014 #15
K&R Bonobo Mar 2014 #14
If the US had any real integrity, it would cut off all aid to countries with legalized hate. nt Zorra Mar 2014 #18
And offer refuge to anyone who is persecuted... SomethingFishy Mar 2014 #22
One way for this country and other Western nations, if they have similar non-profit laws is to tax sabrina 1 Mar 2014 #19
Governments will offer nothing but empty rhetoric theHandpuppet Mar 2014 #20
Pope Superstar remains silent, his DU promotion crew continues to claim he supports Bluenorthwest Mar 2014 #21
kick again Behind the Aegis Mar 2014 #23
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