Canada Promotes 'Fascist' Attack on the Bible

Canada's House of Commons approved Wednesday a bill to include sexual orientation in the nation's hate-propaganda law.

"Bill C-250, sponsored by gay New Democratic Party MP Svend Robinson, has been described by some Alliance MPs and religious groups as a 'fascist' measure that could criminalize anyone for reading quotes on homosexuality from the Bible or the Koran," the Vancouver Sun reported today.

Brian Rushfeldt of Canada Family Action Coalition said: "Canadians who are speaking out against the redefinition of marriage are already being accused of 'hate' speech by homosexual activists. When C-250 is passed into law later this fall, the activists will begin to insist on prosecution to silence their critics with criminal sanctions."

Robinson pooh-poohed the criticism.

"The suggestion that including gays and lesbians in a law that protects against violence and hatred would touch religious beliefs and the right to quote from the Bible is utterly without foundation," he claimed. "What this bill is about is sending a message to the gay bashers, it's about sending a message to those who promote hatred, and violence and even death of gay men."

However, as we have previously noted, Parade magazine has reported that the Rev. Jerry Falwell already must tape a self-censored version of his TV program for Canada to avoid being charged with thought crimes.