Exploring moral arguments against rights of homosexuals in Uganda

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Title:	Exploring moral arguments against rights of homosexuals in Uganda
Author:	Rukooko, Archangel Byaruhanga
Year:	2015
Periodical:	East African Journal of Peace and Human Rights (ISSN 1021-8858)
Volume:	21
Issue:	2
Pages:	327-354
Language:	English
Geographic term:	Uganda
Subjects:	homosexuality attitudes
Abstract:	This article identifies and logically examines the moral arguments that are invoked by many Ugandans to deny homosexuals their human rights. The arguments are based on the following premises: Africans' love for children; that homosexuality is unnatural and against African culture; that the Bible and the Quran forbid it; that it is imperialistic, harmful and violates the sanctity and integrity of sex; and that it is pathological. The method used is a logical analysis of the validity of these arguments. The conclusion reached is that these arguments are not potent enough to justify denial of human rights to homosexuals. Notes, ref., sum. [Journal abstract, edited]