"Importing values from the western world is inimical to our culture. I am glad to mention that the Church of Uganda, the Catholic Church and the Muslims joined hands to resist homosexuality in Africa," Nsibambi said.

He thanked the Church of Uganda for its contribution to the country in the areas of empowering women, supporting the government education programmes, enhancing unity and promoting abstinence and faithfulness within marriage.

"Blind Samson, his hairy growth returning, commits an act of suicidal terrorism as he destroys the pillars of the pagan temple.

"The people of Israel sing their song of triumph - which we echo in the Easter vigil - as the bodies of the Egyptians float in the Red Sea."

The chaplain added: "We cannot simply ignore the violent passion of Jesus cleansing the temple with whips. We are never told of the collateral damage possibly resulting from his actions.

He will also attend a conference at the UN on promoting dialogue. The leader of the Middle East sub-committee of the House of Representatives is among those in the US opposed to Mr Khatami's visit.

"It is mystifying that we should roll out the red carpet to a person who has incited violence against civilians and who has expressed incendiary rhetoric against the United States and our allies," said Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.

The judge also threw out the Diocese's lawsuit against St. Matthias Society, LTD. St. Matthias is an independent not-for-profit corporation which aids parishes faithful to the historic faith of the church and the Anglican Communion. It has been supporting the work of St. Andrews.

The lawsuit against the parish will continue in what the judge said is likely to be "protracted litigation."