Md. The Integrity Uganda chapter, which Senyonjo said has identified 16 individuals needing support, was created to encourage fellowship and friendship among Gay Christians. Some of the most outspoken religious leaders in the Anglican Communion who oppose homosexuality are from Africa. Senyonjo s support of Gay Ugandans marks one of the first times that someone of his stature has done so publicly. Whatever sexual orientation we are, we should listen to each other and not encourage confrontation. We have to study and respect one another.
Love is the most important virtue of all.
Last November, the House of Bishops of the Church of the Province of Uganda began harshly criticizing Integrity Uganda. Religious leaders said Gay men and Lesbians in the United States created the new chapter because they want to establish a stronger presence in Africa. They also said this was an effort by Gay Episcopalians here to house their headquarters in Uganda, an English-speaking country that gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. According to the documents available, it is now evident that the organization has already been formed and elected a president whose identity has not been revealed publicly in Uganda. Hopkins of Integrity USA responded.