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In Nigeria, a Bill To Punish Gays Divides a Family.
- Source :
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Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition . 1/12/2007, Vol. 249 Issue 10, pA1-A11. 2p. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- The article focuses on a proposed an anti-gay bill in Nigeria. The bill would punish, by up to five years, anyone who entered into or performed a gay marriage, or was involved in any gay clubs or societies. The effect the proposed bill is having on the relationship between Nigerian Christian theologian Augustus Olakunle Macaulay and his son Rowland Jide, who has founded a church for gay men and lesbians, is discussed.
- Subjects :
- *HOMOSEXUALITY
*LAW
*CHRISTIANITY
*RELIGION
*GOVERNMENT policy
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00999660
- Volume :
- 249
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition
- Publication Type :
- News
- Accession number :
- 23647620