My take what's yours

The current anti homosexuality bill in Uganda made me reflect upon certain issues regarding the issue of homosexuality. Before I delve into my thoughts about the whole issue let me start by giving the current provisions given in the current bill:
• Gays and lesbians convicted of having gay sex would be sentenced, at minimum, to life in prison
• People who test positive for HIV may be executed
• Homosexuals who have sex with a minor, or engage in homosexual sex more than once, may also receive the death penalty
• The bill forbids the "promotion of homosexuality," which in effect bans organizations working in HIV and AIDS prevention
• Anyone who knows of homosexual activity taking place but does not report it would risk up to three years in prison
This law applies to every Ugandan residing outside the country, if found they would be brought back home and convicted there.
There are two ways of addressing the issue of homosexuality in the society. In my opinion Christians have made some errors when it comes to approaching the issue. Yes I agree that homosexuality is wrong but when it comes to ministering to a pluralistic society and winning others to Christ I think the internal approach of quoting the Bible in most cases does not work. Quoting Bible verses is great especially when dealing with Christians; but is not the case when dealing with the secular public square.

First one has to consider what our laws are on homosexuality, in Kenya it is wrong to take part in same sex relationships, what is taught in schools and what the current stands in social institutions are, like marriage what they say about these unions. Our overall goal as Christians is to win people to Christ, to be the salt and the light of the world. Our objective as Christians is to minimize the amount of unrighteousness that goes on in our cultures.

When discussing sensitive issues such as homosexuality; one should not in as much pose a moral question about homosexuality or about what consenting adults having the liberty to do what they want in the privacy of their homes. The question that should be raised is one of public good.

All in all homosexuality should not in itself affect your professional relationship with colleagues. You maybe Christian and hold very strong views about homosexuality expressing your personal views will definitely affect your working relationship. There are certain areas we would like to make our case about Jesus Christ and in so doing we must choose the right time and place to do so in order to be more sensitive to the person we are talking to. This will help to avoid a situation where our views are misunderstood or twisted.

You must realize the best time and place to express your opinions when certain issues arise. What do you feel about homosexuality? I don’t feel uncomfortable about homosexuality simply because someone is a homosexual. People should be treated as individuals and not as per their sexual orientation.

This is different from what do you think about homosexuality; because if I am asked about what I think I would say that homosexuals should be treated with respect, they should not be called names they should be accorded the same rights as other citizens.

However homosexuality is unnatural and immoral. This is my personal conviction. I do not want to be labeled as opinionated, narrow minded and judgmental. In most cases Christians get pigeon holed as the judgmental but the truth is everybody is judgmental. This is certain if you believe in morality.