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Fight
homosexuality, Kolini tells churches
06 Dec 2007-
Rwanada- Archbishop Emmanuel Kolini has called on churches in the East African
region to fight against homosexuality for the good of the society.
The leader of the Province
of the Anglican Church of Rwanda insisted that Anglican churches in East Africa
will not mingle with the homosexuals in the affairs of the church for the good
of the community.
“We are reformed Anglicans
who want to adhere to the original creeds of the Bible, and that’s why our
church has decided to ignore the 2008 Lambeth Conference because it has not done
much to fight homosexuality in the communion,” he said on Sunday.
He was addressing a big
congregation gathered for a three-day peace crusade at Remera St. Peter’s
Church.
The crusade, which was
organised by the Anglican Church of Rwanda, brought together Christians from
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and hosts Rwanda.
The Anglican Church of
Rwanda has been at the forefront in evangelisation and peace building in the
world.
The church is known to
have given sanctuary to 130 American churches that departed from the Episcopal
Church of America after the consecration of gay bishops and pastors.
The 130 American churches operate under the auspices of the Province of the
Anglican Church of Rwanda under the banner of “Anglican Mission in the Americas
(AMIA).”
Archbishop Kolini also
hailed Rwanda’s admission to the East African Community (EAC) describing it as a
blessing.
He said that this was
achieved due to the political will and good governance of the country. He urged
Christians to embrace the EAC.
He said it is of paramount
importance for the countries in the community to remove boundaries for free
movements and interactions of the people of God.
Kolini further observed
that Rwanda has become a beacon of hope in the region and urged Great Lakes
region populations to emulate the example for regional peace and stability.
The senior prelate told
the gathering that the Anglican church of Rwanda will continue to impart
messages of peace and hope for the protection of mankind.
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