Courtesy  The Daily Mirror

Colombo, Nov. 9 (Daily Mirror) – Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has raised serious concern over what he described as an inappropriate sexual education program” proposed for inclusion in Sri Lanka’s school curriculum next year.

Speaking at the reopening ceremony of the renovated St. Stephen’s Church in the Meerigama–Kinadeniya area, the Cardinal said the initiative—scheduled to begin in January under planned education reforms—is being developed under the influence of international organizations.

He noted that the proposed curriculum seeks to introduce sexual education from Grade 6, with plans to train teachers and organize related seminars. Is this really education? Isn’t it the parents’ responsibility to teach such matters to their children at the right time?” he questioned.

Cardinal Ranjith further alleged that the program includes lessons on same-sex relationships and birth control, claiming these components are supported by foreign agencies such as the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). 

They have given money to the government and the Education Ministry, printed books, and are now implementing a plan that misleads our children,” he said.

He warned that the program, scheduled to commence on January 27, could undermine the nation’s cultural and moral values. This is an attempt to destroy our children. They are trying to bring the values of a decayed Western world that has lost religion and morality into our country,” he added.