The head of the Anglican Diocese of Singapore has called homosexuality a 'phenomenon' despite receiving a hand-delivered letter, signed by six "Christians who happen to be gay," calling for "friendly and respectful dialogue" despite the difference in views.
The Christian community in Singapore has reportedly agreed on a plan of action for Christians to tackle 'a volatile situation' that they said had arisen from the Government's change of policy in hiring gays.
Fridae's Alvin Tan interviews Haresh Sharma, playwright for the upcoming play Mardi Gras which focuses on the trials and tribulations of a group of individuals as they go about organizing the first ever Pride Parade for Sin-gay-pore.
The Uniting Church of Australia has become the country's first mainstream denomination to allow homosexuals to become ministers provoking fierce criticism from church leaders and members opposed to the change.
US Senator Rick Santorum, who has since become the target of gay-rights groups after comparing homosexuality to bigamy, polygamy, adultery, and incest, has said in a recent interview that he would advise his children to resist any "temptations" of homosexuality.
As preparations are underway for the Nation.03 party, Fridae is seeking an official photographer and a team of enthusiastic and outgoing crew to help out at the parties.
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has shocked African leaders by claiming that Africans who are "straight" need not fear AIDS as the disease affects only homosexuals.
Beautiful Boxer, a film about a real life former Thai transsexual boxer who fought to save enough money to undergo a sex-change operation, will be released in December.
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