Religious leaders in Canada are raising concerns after the nation’s House of Commons approved new hate crime legislation that they believe could make it a criminal offense to quote biblical scripture regarding homosexuality. The controversial bill has now moved forward to the Canadian Senate, where lawmakers are anticipated to give it final approval.
Pastor David Cooke shared his concerns with LifeSiteNews, stating that “Christians will almost certainly face an entirely new level of hostility, as the door swings open to actual persecution under a cloak of supposed legality.”
Opposition voices argue the new law could restrict religious freedom and limit the ability of faith leaders to reference traditional biblical teachings on various social issues.
