Theresa May 'worships' with pastor who campaigned against gay equality

[reece(:]

Theresa May has been criticised for "worshipping" with a clergyman who has a history of anti-LGBT campaigning.

The Prime Minister met with members of the Jesus House Church, which she described as “one of the most lively growing churches in the UK” over the weekend.

Her official Twitter account showed her meeting members of the congregation. Ms May also met with Pastor Agu Irukwu, who campaigned against the Equality Act and the legalisation of gay marriage.

She participated in a Q&A session with Mr Irukwu, who became a senior pastor in 1994, and Jesus House said she took part in worship.

LGBT activists expressed shock at the Prime Minister’s visit, made just ten days before the general election.

"Theresa May's decision to visit pastor Agu Irukwu and Jesus House is an insult to the whole LGBT community but especially to black LBGT people," said veteran LGBT rights campaigner Peter Tatchell.

"The pastor has a long history opposing LGBT equality, including opposition to same-sex civil marriage and to laws protecting LGBT people against discrimination.

"His church has been involved in exorcisms of gay people in the belief that they are possessed by demons. It's parent church in Nigeria backed the draconian anti-laws passed in 2014, which are some of the harshest in the world. Jesus House preaches against the human rights of LGBT people in the UK and Africa.

"These teachings fuel prejudice. They contribute to self-hatred and mental ill-health in black African LGBT communities."

He added: “The Prime Minister is wrong to fete and appease homophobic Christian extremists."

Dr Christian Jessen, a television presenter, said: “Oh dear. Jesus House is a bastion of ugly homophobia, run by Agu Irukeu who strongly opposes homosexual equality.

“Bad move by the Tories.”

Jesus House, which was founded in Nigeria and in the UK mainly caters to a black British congregation in Brent, west London, has defended itself from what it claimed were “misinformed comments”.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/theresa-may-worshipping-pastor-agu-irukwu-campaigned-against-gay-equality-jesus-house-a7763996.html

Tragic!

[Kazanne]

Ooops here we go again,now lets start digging,:joker::joker:

[Denver]

Not this religious slander from Corbynites

[lewis111]

This is relevant to this election
Not stuff that happened 20 odd years ago that Corbyn done that Tories KEEP bringing up

[Beso]

Ohhh. What ever next. Tea with bobby sands?

[Wizard.]

She can't help it if he has those views. Dianne Abbott hates white people soo...

[Withano]

She's always(?) voted against gay rights though. You can see why people are upset about this given her stance on lgbt issues.

[Alf]

Good thinking, you haven't used the homophobic card yet.

Who's move is it next?

[Marsh.]

You can tell she's not a gay supporter. Her fashion sense is barbaric.

[smudgie]

You can tell she's not a gay supporter. Her fashion sense is barbaric.

Give over, she wears Westwood.:laugh:

[Brillopad]

Tragic!

Have they killed anyone?

[Denver]

She's always(?) voted against gay rights though. You can see why people are upset about this given her stance on lgbt issues.

She passed the bill?

[Brillopad]

This is relevant to this election
Not stuff that happened 20 odd years ago that Corbyn done that Tories KEEP bringing up

There is no statute of limitations on murder because it is a heinous crime - you can't excuse association with mass murderers because it was twenty years' ago.

Putting it mildly that is weak. :nono:

[Kazanne]

https://pics.onsizzle.com/hello-isthat-ikea-ineedanew-cabinet-jeremy-corbyn-after-brexit-2932547.png

[reece(:]

She's always(?) voted against gay rights though. You can see why people are upset about this given her stance on lgbt issues.

She passed the bill?

Something else she keeps changing her mind on?

[smudgie]

https://pics.onsizzle.com/hello-isthat-ikea-ineedanew-cabinet-jeremy-corbyn-after-brexit-2932547.png

Hopefully more like a new job.

[Beso]

http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/8083562

[joeysteele]

Doesn't surprise me, she has been all over the place as to gay issues.
I myself have always felt she has reservations and hides homophobic thinking.

This visit to such a dubious church like this one,only fuels my dislike and strong distrust in this liar and deceptive woman.

[smudgie]

http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/8083562

Ah, so they are all at it then.:laugh:

[Beso]

https://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2016/08/shouldnt-vote-jeremy-corbyn/

[Jamie89]

You can tell she's not a gay supporter. Her fashion sense is barbaric.

Give over, she wears Westwood.:laugh:

:joker:

[Marsh.]

Give over, she wears Westwood.:laugh:

And makes it clash hideously with her trainers. :hehe:

[smudgie]

And makes it clash hideously with her trainers. :hehe:

Oh hell yeah, I can remember that.:laugh::laugh:

[Kazanne]

And makes it clash hideously with her trainers. :hehe:

A working woman has to be comfy Marsh:fist:

[smudgie]

Bit off topic, but whilst talking about trainers, have you noticed how big Theresa's feet are?

[joeysteele]

I don't usually make personal appearance comments but often May looks hideous.
Especially in those outfits with differing colour flaps on the waist downwards.

[Marsh.]

I don't usually make personal appearance comments but often May looks hideous.
Especially in those outfits with differing colour flaps on the waist downwards.

Omg :clap1: Drag ha

[Marsh.]

Bit off topic, but whilst talking about trainers, have you noticed how big Theresa's feet are?

Omg she's a man!!!

Well spotted.

[smudgie]

Omg she's a man!!!

Well spotted.

:fist: behave yourself.



:laugh::laugh:

[Tom4784]

Theresa May supports anything that will solidify her grip on power which is why she u-turns on everything. She was against gay rights until it benefited her to vote for it.

She's a ****ing car wreck but people will be all like 'I don't know what she stands for but she seems strong and stable and she wants to get rid of all the immigrants so I'm gonna vote for her innit?'

[Jack_]

Who cares? She's a strong and stable leader who'll sentence disabled people to their death and walk away from those nasty European leaders, that's all that matters!!!!

[joeysteele]

Who cares? She's a strong and stable leader who'll sentence disabled people to their death and walk away from those nasty European leaders, that's all that matters!!!!

The sad thing is that is true especially with more ongoing plans to reform the entitlements criteria for the sick and disabled.

Things she may have struggled to get through with a smaller majority.

[DemolitionRed]

I don't usually make personal appearance comments but often May looks hideous.
Especially in those outfits with differing colour flaps on the waist downwards.

For a while now I've wondered if May is trying to emulate the late Princess Diana. She dresses like Diana, she wears her hair in a similar fashion and she does this coy dropping of the head when she's walking.

I'm sure you will see what I mean now I've put that in your mind :hee:

[Livia]

Did anyone ask any questions about Muslim Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan? Becaue I think you'll find that Muslims are completely anti-gay. Wasn't an issue though until a Christian became a target. People are allowed not to agree with gay marriage, that is their right. Just like gay people have rights and Muslim people have rights.

Looking forward to thought-crime becoming a thing under Labour...

[smudgie]

For a while now I've wondered if May is trying to emulate the late Princess Diana. She dresses like Diana, she wears her hair in a similar fashion and she does this coy dropping of the head when she's walking.

I'm sure you will see what I mean now I've put that in your mind :hee:

:joker: too funny.
The only thing they have in common is that both were/are tall.
Could be a reason why they both dip their heads a bit, could just be coincidence but I very much doubt Theresa May would try to emulate anybody.
Dresses like Dianna.....really?
Hair like Dianna...really?

[Niamh.]

Did anyone ask any questions about Muslim Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan? Becaue I think you'll find that Muslims are completely anti-gay. Wasn't an issue though until a Christian became a target. People are allowed not to agree with gay marriage, that is their right. Just like gay people have rights and Muslim people have rights.

Looking forward to thought-crime becoming a thing under Labour...

Didn't he vote in favour of gay marriage?

[Headie]

Did anyone ask any questions about Muslim Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan? Becaue I think you'll find that Muslims are completely anti-gay. Wasn't an issue though until a Christian became a target. People are allowed not to agree with gay marriage, that is their right. Just like gay people have rights and Muslim people have rights.

Looking forward to thought-crime becoming a thing under Labour...

I have plenty of Muslim friends who support gay rights & gay marriage, it's pretty concerning you are able to make such a generaliseable blanket statement like that

[jaxie]

Didn't he vote in favour of gay marriage?

Did Teresa May? I can't say that I've heard either way.

Come to that why is she in any way responsible for the views or voting principles of someone she worships with, is she even party to how he votes? When he meets you does he shake your hand and say "btw, I voted against gay marriage." It all seems rather daft.

[DemolitionRed]

Would a Jewish Major of voted in favour of gay marriage? I understand that Jewish law doesn't forbid homosexuality but it does forbid action on erotic urges. He/she can be an observant homosexual Jew but its forbidden to act out that inclination.

[jaxie]

I have plenty of Muslim friends who support gay rights & gay marriage, it's pretty concerning you are able to make such a generaliseable blanket statement like that

I think you'll find if you read up on it that most religious doctrine is anti gay and anti women. It was written at a time when people were ignorant, women were property and being gay was taboo (unless you were Caligula and could do what and who you liked).
The problem is in an age when we think we are enlightened, lots of people still find it hard to go against those doctrine they have been taught.

[Niamh.]

Did Teresa may?

Come to that why is she in any way responsible for the views or voting principles of someone she worships with, is she even party to how he votes?

I never said she was? I was just replying to a specific comment made by Livia :shrug:

[Withano]

I have plenty of Muslim friends who support gay rights & gay marriage, it's pretty concerning you are able to make such a generaliseable blanket statement like that

:clap1: i do too. I also know several non-religious, christian people, jewish people etc who are against it. There are ***** from every walk of life. I can't imagine ever making a generalisation about any single group, theres must be some underlying issues there.

[jaxie]

I never said she was? I was just replying to a specific comment made by Livia :shrug:

I wasn't saying you were, just musing. The bit at the top before he double spacing was to you.

[Beso]

For a while now I've wondered if May is trying to emulate the late Princess Diana. She dresses like Diana, she wears her hair in a similar fashion and she does this coy dropping of the head when she's walking.

I'm sure you will see what I mean now I've put that in your mind :hee:

I noticed that as well..and corbyn trying to be rolf harris.

[joeysteele]

Can't say I see comparison to Princess Diana.
I'm fairly sure Princess Diana would be horrified.
Mrs May strides about clumsily and has in my view very bad dress sense.

Princess Diana was full of style.

[Denver]

Muslims would depend on what type of muslim they are some are willing to accept some wont

[Tom4784]

Very few religions accept homosexuality yet many of their followers do not share the same views on the matter. I think it's wrong to try to smear someone based purely on their religion while defending/ignoring the fact that Theresa May has actually opposed Gay Rights in the past and has a very spotty history when it comes to LGBT support, she'd probably still hold anti-gay views if she thought it would help her numbers.

[Livia]

I have plenty of Muslim friends who support gay rights & gay marriage, it's pretty concerning you are able to make such a generaliseable blanket statement like that

it's concerning? Were you concerned when the leader of the Lib Dems was continually questioned about whether he thought gay sex was a sin because he's a Christian? Why do people find it acceptable for Christians to be asked these questions and castigated for for thoughts they may have, when those same people will leap to the defence of Muslims, who are generally quite clear about their thoughts on being gay.

[Livia]

Muslims would depend on what type of muslim they are some are willing to accept some wont

Yeah... I'm sure lots and lots of Muslim families have a laid-back, devil-may-care attitude to their sons being gay.

[Loukas]

what i find funny is that in 2015 she stated that it i 'impossible to build a cohesive society' where there is any immigration and here she is walking around a church, praising them and shaking hands. This church full of people and families that migrated to this country! :joker:

ugh i hate her so much :laugh:

[Denver]

what i find funny is that in 2015 she stated that it i 'impossible to build a cohesive society' where there is any immigration and here she is walking around a church, praising them and shaking hands. This church full of people and families that migrated to this country! :joker:

ugh i hate her so much :laugh:

That means nothing when she is actively cutting down immigration

[Loukas]

Course it matters, every comment/opinion to do with this years election is relevant especially 8 days before the country votes. It shows that she's a contradictory idiot that flip flops with almost everything.

On the topic of her visit to the church im not surprised she called them fantastic. This was the same woman that in 2000 voted against the 'promotion' of LGBTQ in the local government and schools. The same woman that voted against gay couples adopting a child, TWICE, both in 2001 and 2002. I don't respect her for her opinions on IVF rights either, saying you need a male role model is ridiculous and therefore completely downright disgusting towards lesbians that want to raise a family together without thee involvement of a man, she voted against this in 2008.

[Denver]

You all go on like Labour have made no mistakes what so ever you can not admit it yet every tory supporter admits Mutha T made a mistake with the dementia cap

[LukeB]

'Mutha T' how embarrassing.

[Denver]

Why you coming for me? do you not have anything better then follow me around 247 disliking my posts

[LukeB]

Why you coming for me? do you not have anything better then follow me around 247 disliking my posts

:joker: the last time i checked threads are for anyone to enter, you must think highly of yourself which is also embarrassing. do you not have anything to better to do than to be on tibb all day trying to get reactions out of people?

[Denver]

I would rather speak my mind then stick my head up someones ass :hee:

[LukeB]

I would rather speak my mine then stick my head up someones ass :hee:

mind*

[LukeB]

If Jeremy did this he will be slated and that's the true tea.

[T*]

Why you coming for me? do you not have anything better then follow me around 247 disliking my posts

You literally do that to anyone else you dislike... stay pressed?

[Denver]

Why dont you both just block me after all you both claim to hate politics and SD&N yet always in the sub section

[Niamh.]

back on topic please

[Loukas]

You all go on like Labour have made no mistakes what so ever you can not admit it yet every tory supporter admits Mutha T made a mistake with the dementia cap

First of all, i haven't said Labour have not made mistakes. :shrug:
Secondly 'Mutha T' (:yuk:) is the witch we are talking about right now, not Corbyn or the labour party. ALL political parties have made mistakes, mistakes are a part of politics, no political party is perfect by any means. With that said the mistakes done by this tory government have been utterly disgusting to the majority of this country.