Nigerian Humanist jeered for supporting gay rights

[Ian David]

February 19, 2007

A Nigerian Humanist was repeatedly jeered during his statement opposing the proposed new anti-gay legislation in Nigeria.

Leo Igwe, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Humanist Movement, made his statement at a public hearing to gather views from the public before a committee examines it and sends a final version to Parliament for voting.

Mr Igwe said that law should not be made to oppress people. It should be made to serve the interests of all the people.

Reacting to the outrageous statement made by an Islamic law professor who said that sometimes the minority should be destroyed in order to protect the majority, he said that that was exactly what the bill was meant to achieve and that it was unhealthy for the country and its democracy. "One of the hallmarks of a true democracy is not only upholding the will of the majority but recognising and respecting the rights of minorities."

In response to the contention that same-sex marriage should be banned because it was alien to Nigeria, Mr Igwe said that Christianity and Islam, the Bible and Koran, were all alien to Nigeria and if they wanted to ban same-sex marriage they should also ban Christianity and Islam and their holy books.

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[Smarmie Doofus]

1. Mmmmm. Glad Mr. Igwe's on our side.

>>>>In response to the contention that same-sex marriage should be banned because it was alien to Nigeria, Mr Igwe said that Christianity and Islam, the Bible and Koran, were all alien to Nigeria and if they wanted to ban same-sex marriage they should also ban Christianity and Islam and their holy books.>>>>

Takes no prisoners. Nor should he.

[TechBear_Seattle]

2. Is it just my imagination or...

Is Nigeria becoming the epicenter of an ultra-conservative brand of Christianity? One that makes the extremes of Calvin's Reformation look like a children's squabble over who gets to play with the dolly? Between the nonsense of making museums hide archaeology exhibits showing evolution and Archbishop Akinola's setting up conservative Anglican churches outside his own provinces and then stories like this.... How long, do you think, before Nigeria calls for a holy crusade against America, the European Union and other infidels of the One True Christian Faith?