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Dear Brothers and Sisters of SMUG (Sexual
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Ugandan Homosexuals Claim to be Healed
Information reaching us
(Other Sheep East Africa) from Uganda
has revealed a group of individuals there claiming to have been homosexual, but
now cured, some within a space of two weeks.
They have also charged that homosexuality is Western and un-Christian.
Extensive Studies and African History are Overlooked
This group is ignoring, or
may not even be aware of, much scientific, psychological, psychiatric and
theological research in this area.
Their
further claim that homosexuality never existed in Africa
before colonization is another display of ignorance.
Those Claiming to be healed: How is the Spirit of Christ now being demonstrated?
And furthermore, if they are healed,
why do they talk of fighting those who are yet to find cure? Why not take the
message of cure to them in a Christian manner?
If they used to recruit people, whatever that means, let them go and apologize
to those they recruited and make peace. They may as well offer themselves to
the police for arrest and subsequent charges and imprisonment.
We have suffered and we are now suffering ... until justice is realized
May this message be communicated to these brothers and sisters: that we who are
activists on behalf of LGBT people have suffered much through discrimination,
stigma and even physical violence; and that we seek justice, acceptance and inclusion
for all. This we believe is central to
the ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
It is also what any civilized community should offer to its members.
Let us pray ... and render evil to no one
On behalf of Other Sheep East Africa, and the Executive Director of Other Sheep, be assured of our prayers at this very trying time.
Remember to not pay evil for evil, but stand firm with the truth.
Rev. Michael Nzuki KIMINDU
Coordinator, Other Sheep East Africa
mnk240@yahoo.com
Nairobi, Kenya
March 28, 2009
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Correction/Clarification
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In the February 6, 2009, issue of Other Sheep eNews, Rev. Neal Christie was identified as a "UMC clergyperson and church leader in Kenya." Rev. Neal Christie lives in the United States and is the Assistant General Secretary with the Education and Leadership Formation of the General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church, 100 Maryland Avenue, NE, Washington, DC.
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Other Sheep is an ecumenical, multi-cultural Christian ministry that works worldwide for the full inclusion of LGBT people of faith within their respective faith traditions.
" . . . connecting people with people and people with resources . . . "
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Rev. Michael Kimindu
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Photo: Rev. Kimindu, Nov. 2008, MCC Region 4 Conference, Birmingham, England. Photo by Steve ParelliRev. Michael Kimindu is an Anglican Priest and more recently an ordained MCC (Metropolitan Community Church) minister. In 2007 he became involved with Other Sheep and subsequently became Coordinator for Other Sheep East Africa. He has official ties with Changing Attitude and was sponsored by IntegrityUSA and Changing Attitude to attend Lambeth 2008. Rev. Kimindu was already an outspoken Anglican priest for the full inclusion of LGBT Anglicans prior to his meeting Other Sheep when Steve Parelli and Jose Ortiz traveled to Nairobi, Kenya, to minister to and with LGBT people of faith. In November of 2008, Rev. Kimindu traveled to England to speak at the Regional 4 MCC Conference (Birmingham) and to a Changing Attitude gathering of clergy and laypeople (Manchester).
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