Cameroon jails men over gay sex!

Gerald · 11-24-11, 07:49 AM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-15871386

Note: 24 November 2011 Last updated at 12:47 GMT

Gerald · 11-24-11, 09:13 AM

CCIP · 11-24-11, 09:15 AM

For some reason I read that as "Cameron", not "Cameroon"

Gerald · 11-24-11, 09:23 AM

True, easily see at fault for the uninitiated,

1480 · 11-24-11, 10:07 AM

Was surprised to see that the predominate religion practiced there is Christianity. Not saying they should be more enlightened but was surprised. Most of these anti-homosexual laws are rooted in the "secular premise" to combat the spread of HIV. Not saying right or wrong, their court their rules.

CCIP · 11-24-11, 10:14 AM

I dunno about that. Like it or not, even when you look at the US (whether historically or currently), most anti-homosexual laws have a Christian religious basis. It's no secret that conservative Christianity is not kind to homosexuality.

And Africa especially is known for Christian extremism - just consider the LRA.

Platapus · 11-24-11, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 1480

Most of these anti-homosexual laws are rooted in the "secular premise" to combat the spread of HIV.

I would really like to see a citation backing that up. Anti-homosexual laws have been in force way before HIV was even known.

BossMark · 11-24-11, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CCIP

For some reason I read that as "Cameron", not "Cameroon"

These two should also be jailed anyway

Jimbuna · 11-24-11, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCIP

For some reason I read that as "Cameron", not "Cameroon"

Me too

Sailor Steve · 11-24-11, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Me too

Me three.

Jimbuna · 11-24-11, 12:15 PM

Well, that makes it...

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1480 Lead Slinger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chitcago, Illinoise Posts: 1,442 Downloads: 74 Uploads: 0	Was surprised to see that the predominate religion practiced there is Christianity. Not saying they should be more enlightened but was surprised. Most of these anti-homosexual laws are rooted in the "secular premise" to combat the spread of HIV. Not saying right or wrong, their court their rules. __________________

11-24-11, 10:14 AM	#6
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	I dunno about that. Like it or not, even when you look at the US (whether historically or currently), most anti-homosexual laws have a Christian religious basis. It's no secret that conservative Christianity is not kind to homosexuality. And Africa especially is known for Christian extremism - just consider the LRA. __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

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