“We may disagree about gay marriage, but surely we can agree that it is unconscionable to target gays and lesbians for who they are — whether it’s here in the United States or, as Hillary mentioned, more extremely in odious laws that are being proposed most recently in Uganda.”
The President’s words were particularly powerful in the setting of this breakfast, which is hosted by the fundamentalist group known as The Family. This secretive organization is directly linked to the “Kill the Gays” bill in Uganda. The bill’s sponsor, David Bahati, is a key member of The Family.
“We applaud President Obama for having the courage to confront those responsible for the heinous anti-gay bill in Uganda,” said Wayne Besen, Executive Director of Truth Wins Out. “We hope that the President’s laudable stand makes it clear to Family members in the United States and Uganda that the world is watching. Religion can no longer be used to justify bigotry, intolerance and persecution anywhere on the face of the earth.” Read complete article - by Wayne Besen - Truth Wins Out (TWO)
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill
Related links:
National Prayer Breakfast DrawsControversy - By LAURIE GOODSTEIN – The News York Times / International Herald Tribune
Obama condemns Uganda anti-gay bill as 'odious – BBC News
CREW To Obama: Skip The National Prayer Breakfast – by Arthur Delaney _ The Huffington Post
At National Prayer Breakfast, Obama warns against 'erosion of civility' - By Michael A. Fletcher – The Washington Post
Obama Calls for ‘Civility’ at Prayer Breakfast - By JEFF ZELENY – The Caucus Blog – NYTimes.com
The Secret Political Reach Of 'The Family' 11/24/09 - Terry Gross - Fresh Air from WHYY - NPR
A Different Perspective On 'The Family' And Uganda 12/22/09 - - Terry Gross - Fresh Air from WHYY - NPR
Uganda’s “Kill-The-Gays” Bill Author Coming to National Prayer Breakfast – 1/16/10 - Jim Burroway - Box Turtle Bulletin
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