11/08/2025
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Maryland County District #2 Representative, Hon. Anthony Williams, has written the Honorable House of Representatives to invite the leadership of the Liberia Council of Churches and the Resident Bishop of the United Methodist Church of Liberia, Rev. Samuel J. Quire, to appear before plenary and address reports of the Churchβs alleged promotion of same-s*x marriage in Liberia.
In his communication to House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, Hon. Williams emphasized that the request is in keeping with the Legislatureβs constitutional mandate to safeguard the cultural, moral, and religious values of the Republic.
He urged plenary to engage the Bishop of the United Methodist Church and the President of the Liberia Council of Churches, Rev. Dr. Samuel B. Reeves, Jr., to provide clarity and justification on the matter.
The 1986 Constitution of Liberia, in its Preamble, underscores the βPreservation of our cultural heritage and the sanctity of family life.β While Article 14 guarantees freedom of religion, Hon. Williams noted that it does not permit practices that contravene public policy, morality, or existing laws.
Citing the Holy Bible, Hon. Williams referenced scriptural passages such as Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6, Leviticus 18:22, and Romans 1:26-27, which define marriage as a union between a man and a woman and condemn s*xual relations between persons of the same s*x.
He further pointed to the Liberian Penal Law, Title 26, Subchapter D, Section 14.74, which criminalizes βvoluntary sodomyβ and classifies it as a first-degree misdemeanor, thus prohibiting same-s*x s*xual conduct.
Given the moral, legal, and cultural implications of this issue, Hon. Williams called for a prompt engagement with the said religious leaders to ensure clarity and uphold Liberiaβs moral fabric.
Plenary is expected to deliberate on the communication and set a date for the appearance of the Liberia Council of Churches leadership and the Bishop of the United Methodist Church before the House.
Credit: HOR - Communication
