Christian and Muslim Groups in India Oppose Decriminalisation of Being Gay

Christians and Muslims are opposing a government review of a 149-year-old law that treats homosexual behavior as a crime. In a statement on June 28, federal Law Minister Verapppa Moily said the government was prepared to re-consider the 1860 British colonial law, which it views as outdated. The government has asked ministries dealing with law, health and home affairs to review it, he said. "But we are not going to rush to any conclusion. We will take into account concerns of all sections, including religious groups such as the Christian Church," the Press Trust of India quoted Moily as saying. Full Story from IndianCatholic.in

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