by Erin Roach, posted Wednesday, November 18, 2009 (14 years ago)
ORLANDO, Fla. (BP)--Exodus International has sent a letter to Uganda's president, expressing concern over legislation that would prosecute homosexual behavior and would require
pastors, missionaries, health care providers and counselors to report people suspected of such behavior.
The Christian ministry that seeks to assist homosexuals in overcoming unwanted same-sex attractions said in the letter that it believes homosexuality is not what God intended for individuals, but the proposed legislation is not the solution.
"If homosexual behavior and knowledge of such behavior is criminalized and prosecuted, as proposed in this bill, church and ministry leaders will be unable to assist hurting men, women and youth who might otherwise seek help in addressing this personal issue," the letter, dated Nov. 16, said.
"The Christian church cannot and should not condone homosexual living or gay-identified clergy within its leadership, but it must be permitted to extend the love and compassion of Christ to all. We believe that this legislation would make this mission a difficult if not impossible task to carry out."
The letter is signed by Alan Chambers, president of the Orlando-based Exodus International; Randy Thomas, the group's executive vice president; Christopher Yuan, an adjunct professor at Moody Bible Institute ... Read More
