I fear for the safety of all gay people in Nigeria, because when this law is implemented it will unleash a deep-rooted and murderous religious-based homophobia.
2007-05-10 08:56:06 · 7 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Nigeria tables anti-gay legislation,
http://www.gcn.ie/content/templates/newsupdate.aspx?articleid=811&zoneid=9
2007-05-10 09:03:13 · update #1
Are you referring to a bill that would make make any meeting between two or more people where one is gay a crime punishable up to five years behind bars?
I think the term "fear" is sadly appropriate.
2007-05-10 09:06:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What law? You didn't quote or give a reference to it. Please do.
I remember when they publicly hung two 16 year old gay boys in Iran and aired it on television. I saw footage of it on the internet and that was spine chilling!
I still cannot believe people out there still spread lies about homosexuality being nothing more than a "lifestyle choice". If it is, then why would ANYONE choose to be gay in places like Nigeria or Iran...... I hear Jamaica is pretty bad too.
2007-05-10 16:03:11 · answer #2 · answered by pixie_pagan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We should fear for the safety of any human being in any country where their rights are taken away. An injury to one is an injury to all. Nigeria is just one of many backward African countries. It makes me sad that Africa always seems to be the last continent to learn. At least here in South Africa, people have equal rights. I hope it lasts beyond 2009 though. We may a bigot elected as president who reverses everything and not just for gay people. Many South Africans support him. As much as I think Africa is great and South Africa has a lot going for it, I wonder if one day I will not be forced to leave to go live in Canada, Australia or New Zealand. It saddens me that a continent with so much potential keeps holding itself back, persecuting and torturing its citizens, not condemning human rights abuses and then blaming the west. I'm sorry for the rant - your question has just made me incredibly sad and filled me with despair.
2007-05-10 16:02:35 · answer #3 · answered by ellipse4 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2358 The number of men and women who have deep-seated homosexual tendencies is not negligible. This inclination, which is objectively disordered, constitutes for most of them a trial. They must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided. These persons are called to fulfill God's will in their lives and, if they are Christians, to unite to the sacrifice of the Lord's Cross the difficulties they may encounter from their condition.
2007-05-10 16:05:05 · answer #4 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Are there gay people in Nigeria?
2007-05-10 15:59:31 · answer #5 · answered by garo g 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Not all of us are familiar with 'this law' of which you speak.
2007-05-10 16:00:33 · answer #6 · answered by eldad9 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Can you tell more about this law?
2007-05-10 15:58:43 · answer #7 · answered by bloody_gothbob 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋