Canadian freedom group’s petition demands ‘hate speech’ bill targeting Bible be rescinded

A top Canadian Constitutional freedom group launched a petition demanding that a Liberal government bill that would criminalize parts of the Bible dealing with homosexuality under Canada’s new “hate speech” laws be fully rescinded.

The Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) said that Bill C-9, or the Combating Hate Act, “Crosses the Line” and is asking Canadians to sign its petition calling for its demise.

The petition reads, “Bill C-9 is an urgent threat to free expression in Canada,” adding that the government’s “so-called ‘Combating Hate Act” would make sweeping changes to Canada’s hate speech and hate crime laws.”

“While prejudice and discrimination should be condemned, the proposed law gives the government new power to subjectively determine which words and ideas are acceptable – a direct threat to the Charter right to freedom of expression,” reads the open petition that anyone can sign and send to MPs. ---More...