"God Loves Uganda" screening in Morris Township

Gay
Activist Alliance in Morris County (GAAMC) to host Screening of Sundance-Selected
Film

“God Loves Uganda”

A powerful
exploration of the Fundamentalist Evangelical campaign to change African
culture with values imported from America’s Christian Right,

God Loves
Uganda will screen on November 4, 2013.

Morristown,
NJ – 10/16/2013: The
American
Evangelical exportation of intolerance, particularly against the LGBT, has
reached a new dangerous level. Most recently, the Ugandan ‘Kill the Gays’ bill
has been making international headlines. This notorious bill, which is largely
American influenced, seeks to exacerbate the punishment and criminalization of
homosexuality.

GAAMC is hosting an educational screening
of the film Monday, November 4, 2013 at 8:00 PM. This screening is free and
open to the public however donations to offset expenses would be appreciated.

God Loves Uganda follows Evangelical leaders in America and Uganda, as well
as politicians and missionaries, as they attempt the radical task of
eliminating “sexual sin” and converting Ugandans to fundamentalist
Christianity.  Interviews and hidden camera footage give unprecedented
access into the rising influence of the evangelical movement in Uganda and the
dangerous repercussions of intolerance. 

“Two years ago, we had the honor of
meeting Bishop and Mrs. Senyonjo when they visited Morristown.  They shared stories of their sacrifices and
successes trying to end the brutal treatment of LGBT citizens, their employers,
their families and even their landlords in their homeland of Uganda.  Through education we hope to end the
exportation of fear, ignorance and abuse to Uganda, Russia and eslewere,” said Andy
Skurna, president of GAAMC.

On why he made the film, Academy Award® winning
director Roger Ross Williams said, “My father was a religious leader in the
community and my sister is a pastor. I went to church every Sunday and sang in
the choir. But for all that the church gave me, for all that it represented
belonging, love and community, it also shut its doors to me as a gay person.
That experience left me with the lifelong desire to explore the power of
religion to transform lives or destroy them.” 

About HOSTING ORGANIZATION:  Founded in
1972, GAAMC is a not-for-profit volunteer-run organization that provides
social, educational, and outreach programs. GAAMC also offers opportunities for
individuals to become politically active on issues related to the GLBTI
community. Our intent is to maintain a positive, healthy, respectful and
supportive environment in a safe space.