Tony Edike & Richard Nzube
10 September 2007
Enugu — THE first synod of the Anglican Diocese of Nike was concluded in Enugu yesterday with a strong condemnation of what it called the debasement of moral values exemplified in same sex marriage and homosexuality.
In a communiqué issued at the end of the synod, the church described same sex marriage as "devilish and a deviation from the Holy Scriptures" which it said is the anchor of the Anglican faith. It called on the Christian faithful to shun such practice in view of the punishments awaiting the perpetrators.
The synod also observed with satisfaction what it described as the stable leadership that had been entrenched at various levels of governance in the country, calling for prayers and support of the masses to enable the leaders succeed in their efforts to move the nation to enviable heights.
"We observed with pleasure that in spite of the problems associated with the last 2007 general elections, a stable leadership with great vision and promise seems to be emerging and this calls for continued prayers and support of the masses," it stated.
The church particularly applauded "the sense of responsibility" of the Enugu State Governor, Mr. Sullivan Chime for the on-going massive reconstruction of urban roads and in particular for approving and mobilizing the reconstruction work on the road leading to St. Cyprian Cathedral of the Diocese, venue of the synod.
It further praised the state government's effort at restoring objectivity and prudence in the running of government business, the recall of disengaged workers in the state as well as the donation of vehicles to the Police to enhance general security of lives and property.
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