Will we ever be free of homophobia? The killing of the world’s first openly gay imam has shocked the world and sparked a discussion about the future of LGBTQ+ rights.
World’s first openly gay imam killed
Targeted: South African police say they are "hot on the heels" of the suspects who shot Muhsin Hendricks dead in broad daylight. Glossary
Authentic - True or realistic.
Gay - Somebody who is attracted to people of their own sex.
Imam - The person who leads prayers in a Mosque, an Islamic place of worship.
Mosque - A Muslim place of worship.
Muslims - People who follow the religion of Islam.
LGBTQ - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning and other terms (e.g. non-binary).
Legal - Something that is legal is allowed by the law.
Namibia - A country in southern Africa, home to the Namib desert, and 2.6 million people.
Death penalty - Although Barrett has said that, as a Christian, she would not order the death penalty, she has not actually opposed it.
Donald Trump - An American politician, media personality, and businessman serving as the 47th president of the United States since January 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.
Homophobia - Prejudice or discrimination due to a person's sexuality.
Generation - A big group of people who were all born at the same time.