E.P. Church joins loud condemnation of homosexuality

The Evangelical Presbyterian (E.P) Church, Ghana, on Sunday joined the growing condemnation of homosexuality in Ghana, saying attempts to justify the abominable behaviour were unacceptable.

The Reverend Joyce Kofi Kodade, Moderator of the West Volta Presbytery of the E.P. Church, said the explanation that homosexuality could be biological, psychological, or social behaviour is untenable.

“If you know you are sick, go for treatment, see a doctor, if you think it is psychological, see a counsellor. Don’t justify homosexuality by the laws.

“According to the law you may be right but according to the will of God, you are wrong.”

Rev. Kodade was delivering the sermon at the consecration of 11 presbyters of the Seraphim E.P. Church, at Kaneshie in Accra, on the theme: “Living According to the Will of God.”

He said homosexuality was unchristian and should not be tolerated and that “It is not the will of God. It cannot be justified and it cannot be accepted”.

Rev. Kodade condemned teachers who were preying on innocent students and having unnatural carnal knowledge of them, and asked children to promptly report such approaches from teachers to school authorities.

“If teachers approach you or do that to you, come out and report them. Tell your school authorities, your peers. Come out and report them. Be bold and God will bless you,” he said.

Rev. Kodade called on parents and opinion leaders to openly condemn such practices.

He reminded the presbyters that they were servants and not masters, adding that the role of the Christian was to give hope and assurance, and to teach the people to be like Christ, to ensure peace in the world.

Source: GNA