The government of Uganda has responded to international criticisms regarding a proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill, saying that the process of the bill becoming law would continue unabated, necessary according to Speaker Edward Sekandi, “to do whatever we can to stop” the spread of homosexual unions in the country, Sekandi adding “we don’t support that practice.”
Meanwhile, mounting proof continues to become evident that American ultra conservative Christian evangelicals are the architects behind the African anti-gay movement, with Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren chiefly among them, Warren instrumental in the implementation of government sanctioned sexuality cleansings in Uganda.
A British relationship councilor, 47 year old Gary MacFarlane, who was fired after refusing to assist gay couples because he said doing so would contradict his Christian beliefs, has lost his appeal. MacFarlane had been employed by Relate, whose spokesperson, Claire Tyler, responded to the Employment Appeal Tribunal’s ruling, saying it “validates Relate’s commitment to equality of access to our services,” adding that they rely “on making sure that all members of society, regardless of their gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation or relationship status, are able to access respectful and professional counseling and sex therapy. We cannot allow anything to damage our clients, or to undermine the principle of trust that underpins our work.”
According to reports, gay marriage is likely to be legalized in Portugal as early as the New Year.
Government officials in China in an effort to combat HIV/AIDS have opened and will operate a gay bar in Dali, one of the cities in China most affected by the disease. The bar is being staffed by volunteers of non-government funded AIDS prevention group, and is intended to offer education and support for gay men, in addition to afforded them a safe space.
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