2010-03-102010-03-102002Masango, M 2002, 'Homosexuality: A challenge to African churches', HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies, vol. 58, no. 3, pp. 956-972.[http://www.hts.org.za/index.php/HTS/issue/archive]0259-9422 (print)http://hdl.handle.net/2263/13358Spine cut of Journal binding and pages scanned on flatbed EPSON Expression 10000 XL; 400dpi; text/lineart - black and white - stored to Tiff Derivation: Abbyy Fine Reader v.9 work with PNG-format (black and white); Photoshop CS3; Adobe Acrobat v.9 Web display format PDFGlobalization has brought numerous challenges to churches. Homosexuality is one of those challenges facing African churches. There has been a growing evidence of rejection, isolation, discrimination and condemnation as sub-human of homosexuals. Some conservative churches have misused Scripture in order to strengthen their case of condemnation. This article seeks to correct the misinterpretation or misuse of Scriptural passages. For example, Sodom and Gomorrah is often referred to as a passage of Scripture to justify condemnation, while this passage actually deals with judgment. Finally, the article challenges churches to use a pastoral approach which should lead to a healing ministering, especially to all of those who are isolated and rejected.enFaculty of Theology, University of PretoriaBible and homosexualityChurch and social problems -- AfricaHomosexuality -- Religious aspects -- African churchesDiscrimination -- Religious aspectsGays -- Pastoral counseling ofArticle