by David Lindfield
Canada’s Senate has approved controversial legislation that paves the way for the globalist government’s punishment of Christians and others who quote religious texts deemed “hateful” by authorities.
The bill has been dubbed the “Bible ban” over concerns that it’s been designed to criminalize quotes from sacred Christian scripture under the nation’s “hate speech” laws.
Senators voted 45–13 to pass Bill C-9, titled “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime, and access to religious or cultural places).”
Two senators abstained, while 35 were absent for the vote.
The bill now returns to the House of Commons because it was passed with amendments.
If the House approves those changes, the legislation will proceed to Royal Assent and become law.
Religious Exemption Removed Despite Warnings
At the center of the controversy is the bill’s repeal of Section 319(3)(b) of Canada’s Criminal Code.
That provision currently protects the good-faith expression of religious beliefs based on religious texts, including the Holy Bible.
Critics argue that removing the exemption could expose pastors, churches, faith leaders, and ordinary Canadians to prosecution for expressing traditional religious teachings that government officials determine constitute “hate.”
Last-minute amendments proposed by Conservative senators aimed at addressing concerns raised by religious groups were ultimately rejected.
Campaign Life Coalition (CLC) condemned the Senate’s approval of the legislation.