A Response from Lambeth Palace

In my inbox:

Thank you for your message to the Archbishop of Canterbury in relation to the murder of David Kato, the Ugandan gay human rights activist. Thank you also for sharing something of your own personal experiences and reflections.

The Archbishop was in Ireland at the time, meeting with other Primates of the Anglican Communion. The Archbishop issued the following statement, which was then endorsed by fellow Primates gathered for the meeting. See http://www.aco.org/communion/primates/resources/downloads/prim_davidkato.pdf

Yours sincerely
Press release from Lambeth Palace
Friday 28th January 2011
For immediate use

Archbishop condemns murder of Ugandan gay human rights activist

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, who is currently in Dublin for the Primates’ meeting, has made the following statement regarding the murder of the gay human rights activist David Kato Kisule in Uganda:
The brutal murder of David Kato Kisule, a gay human rights activist, is profoundly shocking. Our prayers and deep sympathy go out for his family and friends - and for all who live in fear for their lives. Whatever the precise circumstances of his death, which have yet to be determined, we know that David Kato Kisule lived under the threat of violence and death. No one should have to live in such fear because of the bigotry of others. Such violence has been consistently condemned by the Anglican Communion worldwide. This event also makes it all the more urgent for the British Government to secure the safety of LGBT asylum seekers in the UK. This is a moment to take very serious stock and to address those attitudes of mind which endanger the lives of men and women belonging to sexual minorities.
ENDS

COMMENT: They couldn't even sign a name?? Of course, this statement... and even much of the email... reflects events that happened last week, and I've even commented on those things. I'm still very happy that the Archbishop notes that "no one should have to live in such fear because of the bigotry of others." But this statement still doesn't answer the question about the Church of Uganda's behavior in all of this, especially the actions and in-actions of Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi, who has done nothing to speak out against the murder of David Kato. Dear Archbishop Williams, now that you are asking the UK government to give asylum to LGBT Ugandans, could you also answer what Bishop Christopher has said in regard to Anglicans who not only don't listen to gay people but are participating in our permanent silencing?