The Samoa Observer reports the debate by youth groups was on whether fa'afine should become members of parliament has angered the public and especially the LGBT community.
The General Secretary of the Congregational Christian Church in Samoa, Reverend Vavatau Taufao, made the apology the day after the debate was broadcast on it's television station EFKSTV2.
He said the organisers good intentions were to develop the debate knowledge and skill of the youth involved.
