When I was young and attending church meetings, seminars and all manner of forums designed to reign in on teenage libido, there was a church elder who used to say that when a young man approaches a woman's parents to declare his intention to marry their daughter, he is essentially telling the parents that he wants to have sex with her. I never understood what he meant, but I didn't really try to, given that the elder was known for making controversial statements. I didn't understand till now.
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The Politics of Sex
Confronting Homophobia in the Diaspora and Africa
People of African descent worldwide have suffered under the tyranny of racism, oppression, and discrimination for centuries. We fought courageously to end slavery, colonialism, and segregation. Yet, even as we continue the battle against the myriad forms of inequality and abuse that still plague our communities, some among us seem perfectly willing to mete out the same horrific treatment to the gay community.
Cynicism and American Aid to Haiti
The God who created the earth; who created the sun that gives us light. The God who holds up the ocean; who makes the thunder roar. Our God who has ears to hear. You who are hidden in the clouds; who watch us from where you are. You see all that the white has made us suffer. The white man's god asks him to commit crimes. But the God within us wants to do good. Our God, who is so good, so just, He orders us to revenge our wrongs. It's He who will direct our arms and bring us the victory. It's He who will assist us. read more »
Where is the African Church? By Mukoma Wa Ngugi
Growing up, I have three distinct memories of Christian clergy- one is of Bishop Tutu winning the Nobel Peace Prize for his work against apartheid. Another of President Moi, then dictator of Kenya, being prayed over by richly robed clergy in a magnificent Nairobi church, and the last of clergymen like Reverend Njoya speaking out against Moi's excesses.
Human Rights Impact Assessment of Uganda's Anti-homosexuality Bill By Sylvia Tamale
The Anti-Homosexuality Bill (the bill) published on 25 September 2009[1] would, if enacted into law, prima facie violate international human rights law and lead to further human rights violations. This memorandum presents Amnesty International's analysis of the bill and highlights specific serious concerns the bill raises. The bill which has already been tabled before the Ugandan Parliament is currently being considered and pending for consideration by two committees of the Parliament before being submitted for parliamentary debate.[2]
