Archbishop Orombi on Uganda bombings

Archbishop Orombi has written to his nation following the July 11th bombings in Uganda. Anglican Communion News Service carries his letter which begins:


I learned, with great shock, of the bomb blasts that went off at Kyadondo Rugby Club and Ethiopian Restaurant in Kabalagala, killing and injuring many innocent people who had converged to watch the World Cup Final on Sunday night.

As a result, there is a spirit of gloom and doom over the city of Kampala and the people of Uganda. Many people are bereaved; parents and children have been separated; brothers and sisters, lovers and friends are all feeling a great sense of loss and there is great pain.

This act of malice and hatred towards mankind is completely ungodly, especially towards innocent and unsuspecting persons. I condemn this act in the strongest terms possible and hope to see the perpetrators of this hideous crime brought to justice.
In the mean time, I call upon each one of us to desist from anger and revenge; this will only perpetuate the pain we already feel. Revenge is not a solution and neither is a sectarian approach to this problem helpful.

Let us instead now focus our energies on being a part of the fight against terrorism in our country. Each one of you can use your eyes as a great weapon to fight this evil. Even as we do so, let us not breed unnecessary suspicion against one another but instead seek for the common goal of a peaceful and just society. Remember a peaceful society is the right of every one regardless of their age, race, gender or religious inclination.

Posted by Ann Fontaine on July 13, 2010 1:45 PM | |
Comments (4)

"Remember a peaceful society is the right of every one regardless of their age, race, gender or religious inclination."

Note that "sexual orientation" was not mentioned.

Posted by EH Culver [TypeKey Profile Page] | July 13, 2010 2:20 PM

EH, that's because Abp Orombi doesn't believe "a peaceful society is the right of every one regardless of" sexual orientation. Heterosexuals have a monopoly on peace, you know.

ed.note- please sign your whole name next time. Thx

Posted by Laden [TypeKey Profile Page] | July 13, 2010 2:54 PM

"This act of malice and hatred towards mankind is completely ungodly, especially towards innocent and unsuspecting persons" Orombi

Oh, I thought he was issuing a NEW PASTORAL POINT OF VIEW regarding the pending anti-LGBT "ungodly" hate-Bill against "innocents and unsuspecting persons" pending before Parliament!

More selective "sound good" moral leadership at The Ugandan Province of the Anglican Communion.

Posted by Leonardo Ricardo [TypeKey Profile Page] | July 13, 2010 4:31 PM

At least it was a good response to this incident. Given the hate-filled rhetoric that can so often fill pulpits, especially in response to Islam, this is at least a step in the right direction. I feel that this was not the view that was articulated from a lot of American pulpits after 9-11, so I respect him for that.

If only Archbishop Orombi had the same level of respect to GLBT persons.

Posted by Gregory Stark [TypeKey Profile Page] | July 13, 2010 5:38 PM

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