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Anglican synod decries gay marriage
10 Sept 2007- Enugu, Nigeria-The first synod of the
Anglican Diocese of Nike was concluded in Enugu yesterday with a strong
condemnation of what it called the debasement of moral values exemplified in
same sex marriage and homosexuality.
In a communiqué issued at the end of the synod, the church
described same sex marriage as “devilish and a deviation from the Holy
Scriptures” which it said is the anchor of the Anglican faith. It called on
the Christian faithful to shun such practice in view of the punishments
awaiting the perpetrators.
The synod also observed with satisfaction what it described
as the stable leadership that had been entrenched at various levels of
governance in the country, calling for prayers and support of the masses to
enable the leaders succeed in their efforts to move the nation to enviable
heights.
“We observed with pleasure that in spite of the problems
associated with the last 2007 general elections, a stable leadership with great
vision and promise seems to be emerging and this calls for continued prayers
and support of the masses,” it stated.
The church particularly applauded “the sense of
responsibility” of the Enugu State Governor, Mr. Sullivan Chime for the
on-going massive reconstruction of urban roads and in particular for approving
and mobilizing the reconstruction work on the road leading to St. Cyprian
Cathedral of the Diocese, venue of the synod.
It further praised the state government’s effort at restoring
objectivity and prudence in the running of government business, the recall of
disengaged workers in the state as well as the donation of vehicles to the
Police to enhance general security of lives and property.
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