The most important thing we can do is never to compromise on the fundamental values in the face of religious beliefs here in Norway.
In a time of increasing religious influence on legislation in many countries, we see that gay rights are experiencing a global recession.
This requires even more principled and determined effort from us who live in countries with freedom to stand up for common rights.
Aceh Province in Indonesia is last among a number of countries and states that adopt religious law (sharia here) and criminalizes homosexuality. They are unfortunately not alone.
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