I am deeply saddened to learn of the murder of David Kato. In Uganda, David showed tremendous courage in speaking out against hate. He was a powerful advocate for fairness and freedom. The United States mourns his murder, and we recommit ourselves to David’s work. At home and around the world, LGBT persons continue to be subjected to unconscionable bullying, discrimination, and hate. In the weeks preceding David Kato’s murder in Uganda, five members of the LGBT community in Honduras ... to strongly support human rights and assistance work on behalf of LGBT persons abroad. We do this because we recognize the threat faced by leaders like David Kato, and we share their commitment to advancing freedom, fairness, and equality for all. ...
The Primates of the Anglican Communion are gathered in Dublin. It would be a good thing to hear a few words from them on the killing.
H/T to Jim Burroway at Box Turtle Bulletin.
Maybe the primates are sequestered from the news stream because their phones and laptops have been taken away. . .
ReplyDeleteWould be exceedingly good to hear from them.
ReplyDeleteI'd be pleasantly surprised to hear from any bishop at this point.
ReplyDeletesusan, I suppose that's possible. Withhold judgment then?
ReplyDeleteIt would be nice to hear a few words from some primates on this subject but I would not bet good money on it that a few words will be heard.
ReplyDeleteMimi, to quote Francis Urquhart, "You may think so my dear, but I couldn't possibly say."
ReplyDeletesusan, nicely said.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that President Obama took time to note this revulsion long before the Anglican potentates have spoken. Sucks for us (Episcopalians).
ReplyDeleteFrom the Irish Times via John Chilton at The Lead:
ReplyDeleteThe Church of Ireland Changing Attitude group has called on the Taoiseach [Prime Minister] and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Brian Cowen, and international Anglican primates meeting in Dublin “to confront the problem of homophobia in Uganda”.
Chilton says:
One hopes The Emmaus Centre where the primates are meeting provides guests a copy of the Irish Times with breakfast.
I, too, have been wondering if they know, and if so, were they planning to say something. Usually, someone has to rub ++Rowan's nose in it before he'll admit that anything at all has happened.
ReplyDeleteRowan has issued a strong condemnation of the murder.
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