According to the medical practitioner, even though
he considers the act unhealthy, homosexuals have rights and must not be
despised and discriminated against by the public.
“As a Christian I think homosexuality is condemned
by the Bible, but I think also as a Christian, Christ said we should love our neighbor as we love ourselves so I love them. I may disagree with them and
their lifestyle”
“As a Christian I think homosexuality is condemned
by the Bible, but I think also as a Christian, Christ said we should love our
neighbour as we love ourselves so I love them. I may disagree with them and
their lifestyle.
“I have a very close friend whose son was a
homosexual and I always looked at him and loved him inside me but the fact that
he was doing the wrong thing for himself,” Dr. Mahama said when he took his
turn during the Institute of Economic Affairs evening encounter with
presidential candidates Tuesday.
Dr. Mahama, who is making a fifth attempt at the
presidency, added: “As you know being a pastor, Paul says that when we commit
sexual sin it’s against our own body first. There are scientific basis which
others may disagree with. So basically it is not a very healthy sexual
practice.
“And I tell lesbians and gays who come to me that it
is not a very healthy sexual practice. If you enjoy it, do it, but you are
taking the risk.”
“What I am saying is that, it’s their right to do
what they like with their body but I don’t endorse it and I think it’s wrong
which is why I educate them. And that’s all I can do because I am not going to
think for somebody,” Dr Mahama stressed.