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April 11, 2013

As links emerge between Christian evangelicals and Ugandan anti-gay campaigners, gay rights group SMUG calls for investigation

The extent to which US evangelical Christians are helping push the ‘Kill The Gays Bill’ in Uganda has been revealed in a series of tweets between them and anti-gay activists in the African country.

Matt Barber, attorney for Liberty Counsel, a US right wing Christian law firm, listed as an anti-gay group, has been praising anti-gay Ugandan evangelical pastor, Martin Ssempa on Twitter.

April 11, 2013

As links emerge between Christian evangelicals and Ugandan anti-gay campaigners, gay rights group SMUG calls for investigation

The extent to which US evangelical Christians are helping push the ‘Kill The Gays Bill’ in Uganda has been revealed in a series of tweets between them and anti-gay activists in the African country.

Matt Barber, attorney for Liberty Counsel, a US right wing Christian law firm, listed as an anti-gay group, has been praising anti-gay Ugandan evangelical pastor, Martin Ssempa on Twitter.

February 23, 2013

Anti-gay evangelical pastor Scott Lively said he has definite 'proof' that US president Obama is secretly gay

An anti-gay evangelist claimed he has found ‘proof’ that US president Obama is secretly gay.

Lively, who infamously supports the Uganda ‘Kill the Gays’ bill, made the claim on his Defend The Family organization's website.

January 18, 2013

God Loves Uganda will premiere on 18 January at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah

A new film exploring the relationship between American evangelical churches and anti-gay laws in Africa will premiere today at Sundance Film Festival (18 January).

God Loves Uganda takes a wider look at missionaries who visit the African country, helping to promote anti-gay feeling.

The documentary comes as American pastor Scott Lively is on trial for crimes against humanity in Uganda.

January 18, 2013

God Loves Uganda will premiere on 18 January at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah

A new film exploring the relationship between American evangelical churches and anti-gay laws in Africa will premiere today at Sundance Film Festival (18 January).

God Loves Uganda takes a wider look at missionaries who visit the African country, helping to promote anti-gay feeling.

The documentary comes as American pastor Scott Lively is on trial for crimes against humanity in Uganda.

January 15, 2013

Oxford University debating society invited three hate speakers to discuss gay parenting, while dropping far-right politician, Nick Griffin, who they claimed was invited ‘by mistake’

World-famous debating society, The Oxford Union, has invited three gay hate camapigners to promote their views on gay parenting.

The debate at Oxford University in southern England, one of the world's most famous educational establishments, will take place on Thursday (17 January) with well-known homophobes Scott Lively, Winston McKenzie and Peter D Williams invited to take part.

January 15, 2013

Oxford University debating society invited three hate speakers to discuss gay parenting, while dropping far-right politician, Nick Griffin, who they claimed was invited ‘by mistake’

World-famous debating society, The Oxford Union, has invited three gay hate camapigners to promote their views on gay parenting.

The debate at Oxford University in southern England, one of the world's most famous educational establishments, will take place on Thursday (17 January) with well-known homophobes Scott Lively, Winston McKenzie and Peter D Williams invited to take part.

January 11, 2013

American preacher Scott Lively, who supports Uganda's 'Kill The Gays' bill and on trial for crimes against humanity, has blamed 'history's worst disaster' on gays

An American pastor who is currently on trial for crimes against humanity in Uganda has taken a step further in his war against gay people.

Scott Lively, who supports the African country’s ‘Kill The Gays’ bill, gave an interview with Sandy Rios of the American Family Association a day after appearing in court.

He claimed Noah’s Biblical flood was punishment from God for the ‘writing of wedding songs to homosexual marriage.’

January 11, 2013

American preacher Scott Lively, who supports Uganda's 'Kill The Gays' bill and on trial for crimes against humanity, has blamed 'history's worst disaster' on gays

An American pastor who is currently on trial for crimes against humanity in Uganda has taken a step further in his war against gay people.

Scott Lively, who supports the African country’s ‘Kill The Gays’ bill, gave an interview with Sandy Rios of the American Family Association a day after appearing in court.

He claimed Noah’s Biblical flood was punishment from God for the ‘writing of wedding songs to homosexual marriage.’

January 4, 2013

American preacher Scott Lively, who supports Uganda's 'Kill The Gays' bill, will face a federal court for allegedly aiding the murder of gay people

An anti-gay evangelist will face trial for ‘crimes against humanity’ on Monday (7 January).

American preacher Scott Lively, who supports the Uganda ‘Kill the Gays’ bill, is being sued by a minority group who say the evangelist has helped play a part in the persecution, arrest and murder of gay people.

Sexual Minorities Uganda is using a statute that allows foreign parties to sue in American courts, which will reportedly be used for the first time for crimes against gay people.

January 4, 2013

American preacher Scott Lively, who supports Uganda's 'Kill The Gays' bill, will face a federal court for allegedly aiding the murder of gay people

An anti-gay evangelist will face trial for ‘crimes against humanity’ on Monday (7 January).

American preacher Scott Lively, who supports the Uganda ‘Kill the Gays’ bill, is being sued by a minority group who say the evangelist has helped play a part in the persecution, arrest and murder of gay people.

Sexual Minorities Uganda is using a statute that allows foreign parties to sue in American courts, which will reportedly be used for the first time for crimes against gay people.

November 29, 2012

Amnesty International supporters in the UK have sent 15,000 messages to Uganda telling it not to proceed with its ‘Kill The Gays’ law

Amnesty International supporters in the UK have sent 15,000 messages in just 24 hours to Uganda urging it to drop plans to further criminalize homosexuality.

March 14, 2012

Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation launches Accountability Project

The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation said Wednesday (14 March) that it will be shining a 'big, bright light' on television commentators who go on news shows and espouse anti-gay rhetoric.

GLAAD has launched what it is calling the Commentator Accountability Project which is designed to let reporters, editors, show runners and guest bookers on the various news shows know just how extreme the views some of the people they are inviting on their airwaves are.

March 14, 2012

Abiding Truth Ministries president Scott Lively accused of being 'man with the plan' in persecution of LGBT Ugandans

Ugandan activists have filed a lawsuit against a US evangelical organization for its role in the internationally condemned 'kill the gays' bill.

Today (14 March), New York-based legal advocacy organization the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) filed a US federal lawsuit against Abiding Truth Ministries president Scott Lively on behalf of gay rights group Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG).