While safety concerns stopped the gay community march yesterday, religious organizations have shared their views on the issue based on a public backlash stemming from faith.
Methodist Church Acting General Secretary Tevita Nawadra said they view the act of homosexuality as a sin yet they do not hate gays.
Another religious organization, the Sanatan Dharma Pratinidhi Sabha General Secretary Vijendra Prakash said the gay community is part of the human family and should be given the respect that is given to any other member of the community.
Police Commissioner Brigadier General Iowane Naivalurua said that reversing the decision took into consideration the safety of those that wanted to march which is why he directed an immediate review of the permit application.
According to the organizers, Oceania Pride they were advised by police that they did not realize that it was a march for gays and lesbians and that a directive had been given from the Ministry of Defence to cancel the march.
Story by: Gwen McGoon & Praneeta Prakash
