Catholic Bishops, Christian Council have sent a congratulatory message to parliament after agreeing to pass Anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law.
The bill criminalizes behavior that proponents deem deviant and its promotion.
While the news has sparked mixed reactions, with some Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) threatening legal action if it becomes law, the Christian community views the passage as a positive and exciting development.
The group of CSOs argues that the objectives of the bill are unnecessary.
Rev. Father Clement Kwesi Adjei, Secretary General of the Catholic Bishops Conference, spoke to JoyNews a day after the bill’s passage, stating that the church is delighted by the development as it aligns with Christian principles.
“The leadership of the Catholic Church is very happy about the passage and hoping that the President will assent to this bill so that it becomes law.
“Congratulations to Parliament for the 100 per cent and that is our objective. From the Christian point of view, the bill seeks to promote what Christianity is all about,” they said.