Location
Religious Liberty and Respect for Freedom of Religion
Level of Education
Doctoral
Keywords
Christianity, Foreign policy, Obama and Biden woke foreign policy, Christian worldview, Christianity in Africa
Presenter Names and Speeches.
Christophe Mwungura
Abstract
In May 2023, Uganda enacted a law criminalizing homosexuality. The Ugandan parliament and President Yoweri Museveni defended the enactment of this law, arguing that homosexuality directly violates Ugandan cultural norms and Biblical doctrines. In response to this legislative action, the United States immediately condemned the law and threatened to withdraw the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), along with other forms of assistance and investments. Despite this, many Ugandans, supported by their leaders, publicly expressed their willingness to accept the aid suspension rather than repeal the law. This article will examine the promotion of LGBTQ rights in Africa, an initiative that started during Obama’s administration in 2009 and has significantly shaped the perception of U.S. foreign policy towards Africa. The article posits that the perceived disregard for African culture and Christian beliefs has resulted in a diminishing influence of the United States in the region. Christian beliefs are deeply entrenched among a majority of Africans, particularly those in sub-Saharan Africa. The article will demonstrate how U.S. democracy has been most effective when it aligns with Christian values. It further suggests that the promotion of democracy in Africa is at risk. This risk could arise if U.S. foreign policy toward Africa fails to incorporate Christian values.
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Preserving Faith Amidst Disruption: The Impact of Obama and Biden’s Woke Foreign Policy on Christian Values in Africa and Its Effect on American Democracy Promotion
Religious Liberty and Respect for Freedom of Religion
In May 2023, Uganda enacted a law criminalizing homosexuality. The Ugandan parliament and President Yoweri Museveni defended the enactment of this law, arguing that homosexuality directly violates Ugandan cultural norms and Biblical doctrines. In response to this legislative action, the United States immediately condemned the law and threatened to withdraw the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), along with other forms of assistance and investments. Despite this, many Ugandans, supported by their leaders, publicly expressed their willingness to accept the aid suspension rather than repeal the law. This article will examine the promotion of LGBTQ rights in Africa, an initiative that started during Obama’s administration in 2009 and has significantly shaped the perception of U.S. foreign policy towards Africa. The article posits that the perceived disregard for African culture and Christian beliefs has resulted in a diminishing influence of the United States in the region. Christian beliefs are deeply entrenched among a majority of Africans, particularly those in sub-Saharan Africa. The article will demonstrate how U.S. democracy has been most effective when it aligns with Christian values. It further suggests that the promotion of democracy in Africa is at risk. This risk could arise if U.S. foreign policy toward Africa fails to incorporate Christian values.
