| By Nur Dianah Suhaimi | |
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In a statement to the media on Thursday, its senior pastor Derek Hong said the acceptance of such practices goes against biblical teachings and erodes family values.
'Accepting homosexual practices and endorsing any education programme that teaches our children that such practices are neutral or normal, would lead to the erosion of the sound family values on which Singapore society has been built,' he said.
But he stressed that the church is neither anti-homosexual nor does it have an agenda against homosexuals.
'We believe homosexuals should be extended understanding, kindness and love like every other human being. No homosexual should ever be deprived of any right enjoyed by every other Singaporean,' he said.
There has been much speculation that the church, in Margaret Drive, was involved in the Aware leadership takeover on March 28.
Six of Aware's new executive committee members, including president Josie Lau, are part of the church's 4,000-strong congregation.
Dr Thio Su Mien, a well-known lawyer who claims to be the 'feminist mentor' to these six women, is also a member.
She said Aware's sex education programme in schools encouraged lesbianism and homosexuality.
Although the church has denied its involvement in the saga, online sites are abuzz with news that a pastor has written an e-mail rallying people to attend Aware's extraordinary general meeeting (EGM) this Saturday and vote for the new exco.
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