Thai monk who supports abortion and LGBT+ rights sparks outrage
Phra Shine asks why people aren’t forgiven for ‘committing sins’ instead of being berated, which will make them unhappy
29 January 2021 - 11:37
Bangkok — A Buddhist monk known for his support for LGBT+ rights has sparked outrage among conservatives after he called for Thailand to decriminalise abortion.
Phra Shine Waradhammo was among about 20 pro-choice activists who protested in front of the Thai parliament this week, calling for all penalties to be revoked for women who choose to terminate a pregnancy...
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