Comments on: Exodus Issues Pathetic Response to Worsening Uganda Situation

By: Mike Airhart

Mike Airhart — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:33:25 +0000

Shawn, I encourage you to contact the State Department and request some support and/or protection from them. Even if the law does not apply to foreigners, “justice” in Uganda is flexible enough for authorities to do as they wish — and if they don’t, vigilantes may do the authorities’ dirty work for them.

Raising the attention of the State Department may also prompt them to intervene against this legislation.

Up to now, Truth Wins Out has been working some informal Congressional and diplomatic channels. We are awaiting some responses, and pondering next steps.

Best,
Mike Airhart
TWO

By: Shawn

Shawn — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:38:34 +0000

Yes, John, I am going. (Not sure where the confusion is.)

As for Exodus … I can’t speak for them, but I am pretty sure no one will be going with me. Even if I invited them.

Besides I have a full plate already, with what else I will be doing there.

By: SharonB

SharonB — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:06:06 +0000

Does anyone here seriously think that any Exodus head will come out with an authentically Christ-like position on this whole sad affair? Uganda is an American dominionist’s wet dream. Dobson and the Focusoids would enact draconian anti-gay laws in this country in a heartbeat if we didn’t have a judiciary that keeps the separation of church-state. I am sure the lea$h is kept very tight on the Exodus leaders to make sure that they take no position at variance with their owners.

What does it profit a man if he gains a new Volvo or Mexican vacation, but loses his soul in the process?

By: John

John — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:03:58 +0000

Shawn,

Are you going to Uganda or not? Your post left me with the impression that you were going there at the end of November.

If you are going, you should invite Alan and Randy to join you.

By: Ephilei

Ephilei — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:16:16 +0000

Since Randy’s on GOogle Wave, I waved (?) him with the bill but only silence.

Does anyone else notice the same people who complain about “militant” gays or liberals also bring loaded guns to peaceful protests and scream treason when Washington DC cracked down on guns?

By: Shawn

Shawn — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:20:46 +0000

Right. I understood that too Lynn. But thanks for the warning, John. I am trusting God wholeheartedly on this.

-SH

By: Lynn David

Lynn David — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:10:20 +0000

I have read on one blog from a Ugandan gay (cannot remember which one it was right now) that the bill has been tabled until January 2010. If the bill were to become law, as I read it, the bill would not apply to a foreigners unless they were in Uganda itself. It would, however, apply to any Ugandan citizen anywhere in the world.

By: John

John — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:37:49 +0000

Shwn,

If this law is in ful force by the endof November, you will be riskng a prison sentence for speaking up about persecution of gay people in Uganda. I am sure there will be no exception under the law for foreigners. You may want to think long and hard about whether you want to spend a few years in a jail in Uganda.

By: Shawn

Shawn — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:25:55 +0000

I also just posted this response, as well.

By: Shawn

Shawn — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:41:05 +0000

I know some might not take this to heart, but I feel the need to do this. Know that I am honestly speaking from my heart here.

“I’m sorry. I was wrong. I should have spoken up earlier about these issues, but I have failed to do so. I am truly sorry.”

I do not work for Exodus, but I am a Christian … a part of the Church. Not only has Exodus been silent about this, but the Church has as well. On behalf of them, I seriously want to apologize for the message we have been sending – especially in regards to the situation in Uganda.

Please know, though, that there are many Christians outraged at this – I am one of them.

What Exodus has done (and has not done) frustrates me to no end. Above and beyond all things, they are supposed to be a Christian ministry – devoted to bringing the hope and love of Christ to all people. They are supposed to speak out against such inhumane cruelty in EVERY part of the world; regardless if they have “associations” with such places or not. Jesus told His disciples to go out into all the world and preach the good news … the whole world, implies the entire world … not just those places that “support” you.

I could go on (and I will on my blog) but I wanted to let you know that there are Christians who agree with you all, and who ARE standing up against what is going on in Uganda.

I will be heading there at the end of November, to speak in front of several Church leaders. Here is a write up I did on my blog about my trip … http://six11.wordpress.com/2009/10/12/going-to-uganda/

Again, on behalf of the Christian community, I am very sorry. Our actions (lack of actions) have not shown the true heart of Jesus. I pray that as I go to Uganda, I can help change that perception.

-SH