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Ghana passes ‘draconian’ law making ‘identifying’ as LGBTQ+ illegal
MSN / Metro ^ | Feb 28 | Story by Josh Milton

Posted on 02/28/2024 7:21:16 PM PST by RandFan

Ghana’s parliament on Wednesday approved a bill that will see people jailed simply for ‘identifying’ as LGBTQ+ or campaigning for queer rights.

Being gay has been illegal in the West African nation since the 19th century in a law originating from colonial times.

But lawmakers introduced the bill in 2021 to toughen the anti-LGBTQ+ laws already in the books.

The legislation, known as the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghananian Family Values Bill 2021, is among the harshest anti-LGBTQ+ measures on the African continent, according to Amnesty International.

If signed into law by President Nana Akufo-Addo, being LGBTQ+ would be criminalised and carry a three-year jail sentence.

So-called ‘promoters’ of LGBTQ+ ‘propaganda’ – from activists and donors to journalists – could be sentenced to five years.

Those found to have engaged in same-sex relations – a first-degree felony – will be thrown behind bars for five years. Cross-dressing will also be outlawed.

(Excerpt) Read more at msn.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: ghana; homosexualagenda; moralabsolutes; nopoofters; sodomites; sodomy
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To: 21twelve

Yes, they are. And they’re all massively supportive of Trump.


41 posted on 02/28/2024 9:28:10 PM PST by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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To: metmom

“And yet, when muslims toss homosexuals off tops of tall buildings,...... crickets......”

They’re that crazy, they hate Christians more than the Muslims, as if they’d rather be thrown off a tall building than have someone pray for their souls.


42 posted on 02/28/2024 9:30:21 PM PST by rxh4n1
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To: rxh4n1

Day by day, we see more and more evidence of the reality of Satan and proof of his existence.

Manifestations ala The Exorcist are not it. The depth of deception and cognitive dissonance that blinds people to blinding truths like that so that they engage in such hypocritical thinking, is.


43 posted on 02/28/2024 10:22:54 PM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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To: RandFan

NEVER thought that I’d see the day where AFRICAN COUNTRIES were teaching Western Civilization about morality...but that is how far we’ve now fallen.


44 posted on 02/28/2024 11:44:15 PM PST by BobL (Trump gets my vote, even if I have to write him in; Millions of others will do the same)
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To: kiryandil

“Color revolution incoming!”

Doubt it - most of the Third World now understands how the West operates and will simply do business with Russia, India, and China - ONLY.


45 posted on 02/28/2024 11:45:46 PM PST by BobL (Trump gets my vote, even if I have to write him in; Millions of others will do the same)
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To: PeterPrinciple

Fascinating. Trans-activism truly is a sin and a crime.

I do wonder, however about making it illegal to be gay. Some people just are homosexuals and some of those are Republicans, don’t try to recruit straight people, etc. One of my daughters friends just flew up to help her find a new house. He owns his own real estate company in another state. I really don’t think he belongs in jail.


46 posted on 02/28/2024 11:57:22 PM PST by Veto! (FJB Sucks Rocks)
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To: lightman

My MD is a Nigerian, best, smartest doctor I’ve ever had.
He probably didn’t send mail to you.


47 posted on 02/29/2024 12:01:04 AM PST by Veto! (FJB Sucks Rocks)
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To: Veto!

Agreed on your post. The Trans-Cult should be shut down like any other cult that does harm to its members. Same for the folks that push homosexuality on people with weak minds (kids, mentally ill adults, etc.). But yeah - what goes on in people’s bedroom - I guess I would call that their right to privacy.


48 posted on 02/29/2024 12:06:46 AM PST by 21twelve (Ever Vigilant. Never Fearful.)
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To: RandFan

It’s White Supremacy, I tells ya!


49 posted on 02/29/2024 1:51:46 AM PST by ExGeeEye (For dark is the suede that mows like a harvest.)
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To: reasonisfaith

Read the context, stupid. I wasn’t referring to yours. I was referring to the post: “when muslims toss homosexuals off tops of tall buildings”


50 posted on 02/29/2024 5:21:05 AM PST by LouAvul (If America will repent of its wickedness and return to Christ, He will forgive and restore. )
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To: kiryandil

First comes the threats from the Biden regime. Then Nuland and Powers are sent in to stir up trouble and get the color revolution in motion.

It is a pattern one can expect.

Accept homo or you will be no mo.


51 posted on 02/29/2024 5:27:26 AM PST by dforest
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To: dforest

They’re already releasing statements condemning it !


52 posted on 02/29/2024 5:30:07 AM PST by RandFan
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To: RandFan

Yes, that is the beginning. They will bully and harrass from here on out.

The regime actually pushes some of these countries into the arms of Russia with their bullying.


53 posted on 02/29/2024 6:06:14 AM PST by dforest
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To: dforest

No doubt using US AID as well like their own piggybank.


54 posted on 02/29/2024 6:14:13 AM PST by RandFan
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To: Parley Baer
I do not see a problem with the bill.

The dramatic hand-wringing is to be expected, but the narrative cannot be believed.

"Being LGBTQ+" is the constantly trotted-out code phrase that means NOTHING unless it is explained. Only BEHAVIOR can be criminalized, not who you think you are deep down inside. The bill simply criminalizes the BEHAVIOR of PROMOTION of homosexual ideology, which it should in any healthy society.

If you can't keep it to yourself, you belong in jail.

55 posted on 02/29/2024 6:44:06 AM PST by fwdude (.When unarmed Americans are locked up for protesting a stolen election, you know it was stolen.)
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To: Ken Regis
There are a lot of good people in Ghana.

Ghana has people who are much more committed Christians than our version in the U.S.

56 posted on 02/29/2024 6:46:39 AM PST by fwdude (.When unarmed Americans are locked up for protesting a stolen election, you know it was stolen.)
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To: fwdude

Waaay more!

But honestly, there is another factor at play here.
Islam is creeping into Ghana, especially from the north and the border with Burkina Faso. Muslims don’t tolerate this sin either. When I say, “tolerate“ I mean they violently oppose homosexuality.

The Christian church is strong, and growing in Ghana, but there are ever increasing threats to people who are committed to the Lord.

I am happy to say I have seen many Muslims come to Christ in northern Ghana.


57 posted on 02/29/2024 6:52:51 AM PST by Ken Regis (I concur)
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To: lightman
I identify as Ghanan Ghanaian.I like that.

58 posted on 02/29/2024 7:01:28 AM PST by Tommy Revolts
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To: LouAvul

Calm yourself.


59 posted on 02/29/2024 7:12:13 AM PST by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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To: lightman

I hear you!

We can say the same about Russians and Romanians though.

I’ve met plenty from those nations who are wonderful people.
Guess the moral of my message is that it’s important to judge individually.


60 posted on 02/29/2024 6:14:34 PM PST by Roman_War_Criminal (Jesus + Something = Nothing ; Jesus + Nothing = Everything )
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