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MNBrewer

(8,462 posts)
Tue Jan 21, 2014, 03:18 PM Jan 2014

Cardinal Onaiyekan backs anti-gay law

http://pmnewsnigeria.com/2014/01/17/cardinal-onaiyekan-backs-anti-gay-law/

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has commended Nigeria’s Federal Government for its uncompromising stand on the anti-gay law in spite of criticisms from a section of the international community.

Onaiyekan, briefing newsmen on activities to mark his 70th birthday in Abuja on Friday, said Nigeria, being an independent country, should stand firm on its culture, tradition and morals.

“The church accepts people as they are, we condemn homosexuality, Nigeria is an independent country and we do not beg for food.
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Cardinal Onaiyekan backs anti-gay law (Original Post) MNBrewer Jan 2014 OP
what a surprise dlwickham Jan 2014 #1
OK Pope Francis dbackjon Jan 2014 #2
Don't hold your breath theHandpuppet Jan 2014 #3
And... and Time Magazine!!!!! Plantaganet Jan 2014 #4
Backs it does he? My guess is he had a lot to do with drafting it. n/t Old Union Guy Jan 2014 #5

dlwickham

(3,316 posts)
1. what a surprise
Tue Jan 21, 2014, 03:19 PM
Jan 2014

the Catholic Church is in collusion with the Nigerian government

if the country didn't have oil, I'm sure their government would be begging for the same handouts as other 3rd world countries

 

dbackjon

(6,578 posts)
2. OK Pope Francis
Tue Jan 21, 2014, 03:44 PM
Jan 2014

So either your remarks on gays are heartfelt, and you will remove this bigot from his post, OR YOU ARE A FUCKING LIAR.


Can't have it both ways.

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