2009-12-14 15:05:11

India's religious leaders protest court ruling to decriminalize homosexual acts


(December 14, 2009) The Catholic archbishop of the Indian capital last week led a delegation of religious leaders for a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, calling for action to reverse a court ruling that banned criminal penalties for homosexual acts. Archbishop Vincent Concessao of Delhi who headed the delegation on Dec. 9 told reporters that Singh had not expressed an opinion on the issue, but listened carefully to arguments that the acceptance of homosexuality could be a “threat on the social fabric of our society.” Archbishop Concessao said the delegation members were hopeful of a court verdict in their favour claiming that they were supporting the cause of the common people. Various religious leaders and groups had opposed the ruling and have filed a writ in the Supreme Court. The leaders said homosexuality is an "intrinsically evil act" and the churches across the country are counselling the youths on this issue. Archbishop Concessao said, “Homosexuals have a tendency to influence others so there is a need to counsel these people without destroying their human dignity. Anything which goes against the definition of being a man, woman and animal are unnatural and the youths should be taught about it," he added.







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