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In reply to the discussion: For those who condemn "all Abrahamic religions" as "equally bad", [View all]Tsiyu
(18,186 posts)71. Cross-posted from another thread
Yeah, those modern-day Catholics sure have cleaned up their act, eh?
https://76crimes.com/2012/06/12/in-reversal-catholic-church-backs-kill-the-gays-bill/
The Catholic Church in Uganda has apparently changed its position on the countrys so-called Kill the Gays bill, calling on parliament to pass the measure.
The Ugandan Daily Monitor newspaper reported that Catholics joined in that new stance at the recent ecumenical conference organized by the Uganda Joint Christian Council, which represents Anglican, Catholic and Orthodox churches.
Bishops at the conference urged the parliamentary committee that is studying the bill to approve it and send it to the House. They said the proposed Anti-Homosexuality Law is needed in response to an attack on the Bible and the institution of marriage, the newspaper reported.
Clergy approving that stance included archbishops Henry Luke Orombi (Anglican), Cyprian Kizito Lwanga (Roman Catholic) and Metropolitan Jonah Lwanga (Orthodox).
The Ugandan Daily Monitor newspaper reported that Catholics joined in that new stance at the recent ecumenical conference organized by the Uganda Joint Christian Council, which represents Anglican, Catholic and Orthodox churches.
Bishops at the conference urged the parliamentary committee that is studying the bill to approve it and send it to the House. They said the proposed Anti-Homosexuality Law is needed in response to an attack on the Bible and the institution of marriage, the newspaper reported.
Clergy approving that stance included archbishops Henry Luke Orombi (Anglican), Cyprian Kizito Lwanga (Roman Catholic) and Metropolitan Jonah Lwanga (Orthodox).
http://dangerousminds.net/comments/catholic_church_endorses_murder_as_pope_blesses_ugandas_kill_the_gays_minis
Via Joe My God:
Ugandan Parliament Speaker Rebecca Kadaga, who last month promised the passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act as a Christmas gift to Christians, yesterday appeared in Vatican City to receive the motherfucking blessing of the Pope. From the website of the Uganda Parliament:
Kadaga who led a delegation of Ugandan legislators to the Vatican expressed delight at meeting the Pope and visiting St Peters Basilicca. I think this is a moment that cannot be repeated. We have been reading about him, hearing stories about St.Peters Basilica but now we are here physically. I think it is something that I will remember all my life. Its a very great moment and I thank God for this opportunity, she said minutes after meeting the Pope. The Speaker dedicated to all Ugandans readings from the book of St. Mark which the Pope quoted in several languages during the Vatican mass.
And there you have it. A blessing from the Pope upon the woman who wants you executed. It cant get any plainer than that, can it?
The modern day Catholic Church is as violently homophobic as it's ever been. The new pope may preach tolerance, but he has made inflammatory comments about gay and transgender people that only lead to more discrimination, slander and abuse.
Nearly ALL Abrahamic-based faiths are hate-filled shit shows then AND now.
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You were the one insinuating that England and Israel were somehow unique in that regard.
Coventina
Jun 2016
#7
Yes, the U.S. IS less homophobic and misogynistic because the hatred is not codified in law
FrodosPet
Jun 2016
#61
I think that every post about Islam should just simply end with: But Christians!
Coventina
Jun 2016
#84
This thread was about "Abrahamic religions" followed by a list of cities.
Crunchy Frog
Jun 2016
#106
It was about Abrahamic religions in the context of homosexuality, and whether the three treat
Coventina
Jun 2016
#107
Spain, Germany, and Canada seem to top most lists in terms of being LGBTQ friendly
oberliner
Jun 2016
#33
well, what is govenment predicated on? gov't, faith, and culture are intertwined. nt
TheFrenchRazor
Jun 2016
#119
Do all those cities allow gay marriage? Gay adoption? Spousal rights in case of sickness/injury?
BobbyDrake
Jun 2016
#22
Like how the OP avoided noticing that some Middle Eastern societies, male friends hold hands?
BobbyDrake
Jun 2016
#93
The OP was clearly trying to highlight Jewish and Christian cities as "good." They're not.
BobbyDrake
Jun 2016
#91
So the gay rights movement just STOPS until everyone everywhere can hold hands?
BobbyDrake
Jun 2016
#92
Amsterdam has become one of the most dangerous places for Gays... Why do you think that is ?
King_David
Jun 2016
#69
Horrific: "Gallop found literally no British Muslims who would say that homosexuality was morally
Coventina
Jun 2016
#87
Without doing any research, I would guess Tel Aviv has the most liberal gay rights laws on that list
tritsofme
Jun 2016
#49
The UK and Ireland both have more protections for LGBT people than Israel.
DemocraticWing
Jun 2016
#53
Vatican City is probably the answer. Lots of homophobes of all kinds in all the cities.
DemocraticWing
Jun 2016
#51
That was Pope Benedict, who expressed opposition to that law, which was struck down in 2014,
Nye Bevan
Jun 2016
#83
Try the Gospels instead of the "Bobble". Read what Jesus actually said and did (nt)
Nye Bevan
Jun 2016
#116
Yeah, please show me links where RAPE VICTIMS get arrested for "sex out of marriage" in Jewish or
Coventina
Jun 2016
#89
Would DU be better if people only posted threads that everyone agrees with 100%? (nt)
Nye Bevan
Jun 2016
#88