Canadian lawmakers just stripped away protections for quoting the Bible, opening the door to criminalizing faithful Christians under the guise of fighting hate.
Story Snapshot
- House of Commons passed Bill C-9 by 186-137 vote, repealing “good faith” defense for religious texts like the Bible.
- Liberals and Bloc Québécois pushed it through, ignoring pleas from over 40 religious groups and Catholic bishops.
- Bill heads to Senate resuming April 14; conservatives urge Christians to flood senators with calls and emails.
- Minister Marc Miller called Bible passages like Leviticus and Romans “clear hatred,” raising alarms of government overreach.
House Passes Controversial Bill C-9
Canadian House of Commons MPs voted 186-137 to pass Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, early Wednesday evening before April 2, 2026. Liberals and Bloc Québécois supported the measure, while Conservatives, NDP, and Greens opposed it in rare unity. The bill repeals Section 319(3)(b) of the Criminal Code, removing the exemption for good faith expressions based on religious texts. This change targets protections previously upheld by courts for non-extreme doctrinal teachings. Critics warn it risks criminalizing quotes from the Bible on topics like homosexuality and gender.
Government Ignores Religious Pleas
Liberals fast-tracked Bill C-9, overriding a Conservative filibuster and ignoring petitions from over 40 civil and religious groups. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops urged Prime Minister Mark Carney last year to oppose removing religious defenses. Rev. Pierre Goudreault’s letter highlighted chilling effects on clergy and educators. Minister Marc Miller testified that passages from Deuteronomy, Leviticus, and Romans contain “clear hatred,” questioning good faith applicability. Proponents favor prosecutorial discretion over explicit safeguards.
Senate Holds Key to Religious Freedom
The bill now awaits Senate review, with session resuming April 14. Critics view the Senate, filled with Trudeau and Carney appointees, as a likely rubber-stamp despite nominal nonpartisanship. Campaign Life Coalition calls it a “new level of hostility” and persecution under legality, urging Christians and pro-life advocates to contact senators via calls and emails. CLC’s David Cooke, a pastor, warns of increasing threats to traditional teachings. Public mobilization aims to pressure decision-makers before Prime Minister Carney signs it into law.
Opponents defend religious liberty against potential misuse, while supporters like mainstream Jewish groups applaud stronger hate crime tools amid rising antisemitic incidents. Courts have historically limited hate speech to extreme cases, protecting sincere beliefs without animus. This repeal marks an unprecedented shift, creating uncertainty even if prosecutions remain rare. Faith communities face short-term fear and long-term erosion of freedoms, polarizing politics along faith lines.
Warning for Americans: Shadows of Tyranny North of the Border
As Trump leads America in his second term, focusing on America First by avoiding endless wars and curbing government overreach, Canadians battle Liberal globalism eroding core freedoms. This bill echoes woke agendas silencing conservative values, family principles, and biblical truth—threats true patriots recognize south of the border. High energy costs and fiscal mismanagement pale against state control of scripture. Stay vigilant: what happens in Canada warns of assaults on the Constitution, gun rights, and religious liberty here. Contact your leaders; defend faith before it’s too late.
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Quoting the Bible to Be Criminalized
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Bill C-9 the Combatting Hate Act has passed in the House of Commons
