From Fijian Broadcasting Corporation, by Savaira Tabua

 

The de-criminalisation of homosexuality in Fiji has not gone down well with the Methodist Church.

President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau revealed last month the HIV Decree allows for sexual relations between males so there can be support for those who contract HIV/AIDS.

Church assistant general secretary Reverend Tevita Nawadra says it is clearly stated in the Bible that homosexuality is wrong.

Reverend Nawadra says Methodist’s believe there are other ways to assist people vulnerable to HIV/AIDS without having to de-criminalise homosexuality.

Health Ministry spokesperson, Peni Namotu has acknowledged that many may oppose this decision, but adds that the last say is with the people.

‘Well many organisations are against homo-sexuality, we also aware of the disease that arises but it is the basic right of everyone’

There are 366 reported cases of HIV in Fiji.