Uganda Anglican Church and the anti LGBTQ law
On 28th May, the president of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, approved and passed a law that criminalizes LGBTQ people . An action hailed by the Anglican church in Uganda in a statement released by the...
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POURQUOI EST-CE IMPORTANT DE PARTICIPER AUX VEILLÉES POUR LE DÉPASSEMENT DE L’HOMO-BI-TRANSPHOBIE?
Par l’association La Tenda di Gionata C’est important parce que c’est une grande et très belle occasion pour réfléchir sur la façon dont Dieu nous regarde. Dans un monde qui semble traversé par la...
“Criminalizing homosexuality is a sin”, a message to the catholic church in Africa?
On his way back from a papal visit in Congo and South Sudan, Pope Francis during a press conference on board the plane responded to a question on homosexuality. He emphasized his comment from...
The role of the Catholic church for the inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in society
Is the Catholic church in Africa ready to have this conversation and take a step to dialogue with the LGBTQ community? What is lacking? Is there hope? What should be done?These questions and more...
Gay or straight does it really matter?
“I don’t understand how faith can turn someone’s heart insensible. As christians, aren’t we supposed to love everyone without limit? I feel like there is something wrong when I see how fast and unapologetically...
Being gay is a Gift
I am drawn to recognize that I am embraced by grace, and my inclusion at God’s table is an unexpected gift.
My easter was special: I came out to my parents
After hearing this, we looked at each other and cried together
Bolu Okupe’s father calls homosexuality “anti-christian”. His son responds with love
He, however, made it clear to everyone that his father declaring homosexuality “anti- christian” didn’t change his love to him or to any member of his family.
Love, pray (and act) like Kananira Adélard of Gaychristianafrica
It is not enough that rights are guaranteed, it is a priority to create a space in society to live them, then legal protections arrive.
The experiences of Christian homosexual university students en Africa
For students who are homosexual or bisexual and who identify with the Christian faith, this process of determining their social identity can be complicated as many sectors within the Christian community may only support heteronormative behaviour. Furthermore many cultures, particularly African cultures, do not condone homosexuality and/or bisexuality.