Funny Ugandan Christians!!!! Is there a biblical precedent for Christians to fight sin using human laws(municipal law) and who tells you that the government will enforce the law any way . In Uganda we have a law called Enguli act on our Law books however it is a very useless law because you can not enforce it. In fact sodomy is a crime according to our penal code but this has not stopped ‘Sexual minorities Uganda’ -a gay NGO from having offices in Muyenga. Do you think the ruling state in Uganda is so foolish to create a permanent enemy out of the people who have kept it in power for all this long i.e. the donors. Wake up from your slumber!!!
Pastor David Kiganda prays for thousands of people on New Year’s Eve at Nakivubo Stadium. PHOTO BY EPHRAIM KASOZI
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Uganda set to pass anti-gay bill : who makes you think that this corrupt Ugandan state will enforce this law and what is the biblical precedent for fighting sin using state law
http://watchmanafrica.blogspot.com/2012/11/uganda-set-to-pass-anti-gay-bill-who.html
Ugandan Ecumenists want shelved anti-gay Bill dusted
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Calls to pass the anti-gays Bill dominate New Year messages
http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Calls-to-pass-the-anti-gays-Bill-dominate-New-Year-messages-/-/688334/1655670/-/11vv8ob/-/index.html
By MONITOR TEAM
Posted Wednesday, January 2 2013 at 02:00
Posted Wednesday, January 2 2013 at 02:00
In Summary
The appeal. Main stream churches and
evangelical pastors unite to condemn the practice, saying passing the Bill
would save the nation’s children from being recruited into the vice.As thousands made their resolutions for 2013, main stream Churches and evangelical preachers have asked Parliament to urgently pass the Anti-Gay Bill, to avert the recruitment of youngsters to adopt the same-sex behaviour.
At Namirembe Cathedral, Archbishop Stanley Ntagali said the Church of Uganda would continue to protect culture and the institution of marriage which advocates the union between man and woman .
Addressing tens of thousands at the seventh annual National Prayer Day and Night at Nakivubo Stadium, several pastors also warned legislators against siding with the Western world, saying they risked losing their seats.
“We ask Members of Parliament to stop wasting time debating the Bill but simply pass it to save school-going children, who are at risk of being recruited. Our leaders should desist from any act that would frustrate this proposed law because it has delayed,” said Bishop David Kiganda, the leader of Christianity Focus Ministries (CFM). Bishop Kiganda, the overseer of Bornagain Churches in the country, said the vice threatened the morality of the people.
The remarks by pastors came amidst controversies and media reports of increasing promotion of homosexuality. Rev. Paul Schinners from the United Kingdom commended Uganda for the Bill, saying it was a clear stand for God.
“There is no other nation world over that has such a plan and through this, Uganda is going to be blessed,” Rev. Schinners said.
“We understand that Uganda had many problems like tribalism, corruption, but many people are simply pointing fingers and judging each other yet all this cannot cause change but it is conviction that would bring change in society,” he added.
The appeal
Apostle Alex Mitala asked Ugandans to make positive decisions for the New Year if the country is to develop further.
“You need to decide to add value on yourself, your attitudes, work and plans to show action where it is not and do something new,” he said.
At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, the leader of Born Again Federation of Uganda, Dr. Joseph Sserwadda, said there is an urgent need for the anti-gay law because the country needs to confront sin head on.
Dr Sserwadda suggested that as legislators resume business for 2013, the Bill should be top on their agenda.
USA criticised
“We have learnt with shock that the people who recently appeared in papers over the same practice have escaped to USA. We know USA with their policy will not depot him back to Uganda. Uganda should declare that it does not need him anymore. Let America keep him,” he said.
At St. Andrews’ Cathedral, the Bishop of Mbale, Rt Rev. Patrick Gimadu, decried the high-level corruption, child sacrifice, murders, defilement and homosexuality.
“In the New Year, we must renew our faith and fellowship by repenting. This is the time to seek forgiveness and allow Christ to give this country a new direction,” Bishop Gidudu said.
Pr. Ivan Mulepi, of New Eden Church in Mbale, asked leaders to lead by example to repent, forgive and renew their spiritual lives in order to create peace for development in Uganda.
Reported By Juliet Kigongo, Ephraim Kasozi, Johnson Mayamba and David Mafabi.
David Cecil, centre, gives the thumbs up as he stands in a court cell in the Ugandan capital of Kampala Thursday. Photo: Stephen Wandera/AP
Court dismisses case against British producer
By ANTHONY WESAKA
Posted Thursday, January 3 2013 at 02:00
Posted Thursday, January 3 2013 at 02:00
The case was dismissed by Chief Magistrate Esther Nambayo after the State on numerous occasions failed to produce a single witness to testify against the producer.
According to the State, the police file for ‘The River and The Mountain’ writer had never been produced in court as it was still with the police.
While dismissing the case, the magistrate advised the State to reinstate the charges if they wished so.
Further, the court also ordered that Mr Cecil’s Shs500,000 bail money and passport be returned. Mr Cecil’s play examined the plight of a man who comes out as a homosexual but the Ugandan government persecutes him for his sexual orientation.
Homosexuality is illegal in Uganda and is punishable under section 145 of the Penal Code Act as a crime against morality. Mr Francis Onyango, Mr Cecil’s lawyer, said the case against his client lacked merit from the start.
Controversies arrise
Court records showed that Mr Cecil’s woes with the Media Council begun on August 13 last year when he forwarded a soft copy of the script to the Council for appraisal and review.
The controversial play was due to be staged at the National Theater in Kampala by the ‘Tilapia Cultural Centre’ group. In his e-mail to the Council, Mr Cecil is reported to have stated that the play was simply about power, politics, friendship, betrayal, religion, sexuality and the media and that the organisers believed that it would not anger the public.
Court records further show that three days later, the Council wrote back to the organisers informing them that it had received their script and that it was due to be considered.
However, the Council warned the organisers that in the meantime, they should not show the play to the public. The Council states that it was, however, shocked to learn that the organisers had secretly staged the play in various public places.
After Media Council sampled some of the excerpts of the script, it found that the play was obnoxious.
British producer of gay play receives court bail, returns October 18th
http://www.ugpulse.com/uganda-news/people/british-gay-film-maker-gets-court-bail/27301.aspxBritish film producer David Cecil Edward Hugh, who was arrested for staging a play supporting homosexuality, has been released on bail.
He was released on a cash bail of Shs500, 000 by Makindye Chief Magistrates Court in Kampala after spending the weekend in Luzira prison.
Edward Hugh was last week remanded to Luzira prison for secretively staging a play supporting gay rights in public domain.
The play in question is entitled; ‘The River and The Mountain’. Which examines the plight of a man who comes out as a homosexual but the Ugandan government persecutes him for his sexual orientation.
Homosexuality is illegal in Uganda and is punishable under section 145 of the Penal Code Act as a crime against morality.
Chief Magistrate Ester Nambayo granted bail to the producer after he fulfilled all the requirements including producing his passport in court that was retained.
The controversial play was due to be staged at the National Theater in Kampala by a group calling itself ‘Tilapia Cultural Centre.
The case has been adjourned until 18th October 2012 for mention.
