Wednesday, April 10, 2013

South African Human Rights Commission Says Christian Center Violates LGBTI Rights

The South African Human Rights Commission yesterday issued a statement finding the Christian-affiliated Creare Training Centre has violated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBTIs) rights to equality, dignity, religion, freedom of association, freedom and security of the person and education. The Centre was created by Our Father's Home Church and specializes in Christian studies and Christian Arts and Mission, It does not permit anyone in a same-sex "lifestyle" who "is not willing to be disciplined in this regard" to continue to study or lecture at the Centre. The Centre adds: "We offer ministry to help people that want to change their sexual orientation...." Gay Star News reports on the statement.