The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has lauded the Vatican for rejecting the same-sex union or marriage, commending the Nigerian government for resisting the pressure to reverse its earlier anti-same-sex policy and law.
CAN in a press statement issued by its General Secretary, Barrister Joseph Daramola and made available to Blueprint at the weekend said the Vatican’s action is in line with the Biblical principles, and therefore, called on any government, especially in Africa that had endorsed same-sex marriage to retreat from the practice.
The statement in part said: “Our joy knew no bound when we learnt that the decision of the Vatican’s doctrinal office, the congregation for the Doctrine of the faith (CDF) rejecting the same-sex union or marriage was endorsed by Pope Francis.
“The statement added that, we agreed with the Pope that the godly and timely decision is not intended to be a form of unjust discrimination, but rather a reminder of the truth of the liturgical rite.”
CAN commended Pope Francis for standing by the scriptures that are superior to any civilization.
Its noted that, the decision is the position of the scripture as stated unambiguously in Genesis 9:20-27, Genesis 19:1-11, Leviticus 18:22, 20:13, Romans 1:18-32, 1Corinthians 6:9-10, 1 Timothy 1:10.
“Whatever law that contradicts these passages of the Bible is totally unacceptable, reprehensible and must be rejected.
“Even the practice is accursed to the animals, we wondered why normal human beings would be practising it and we condemned it in strong terms.
“We totally agreed with the Vatican that what is to be blessed needs to be objectively and positively ordered to receive and express grace, according to the designs of God inscribed by Christ the Lord,” CAN stated.
