"The Bible is not hate speech.
"Biblical teaching must never be criminalized, even apart from the issue of outlying religious speech that Liberals find offensive.
"I oppose Bill C-9 for its unconstitutional and unjustified attempt at censorship."
The brutal attacks in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo by terrorist groups are the latest reminder of a grim reality: Christians are being slaughtered for their faith, and the world barely notices.
Christians are among the most persecuted religious communities on the planet. Churches are burned, families are driven from their homes, and lives are taken in the most horrific ways. Yet too often, this violence is ignored, minimized, or waved away as though the suffering of millions of believers does not matter.
This double standard is unacceptable. Canada must refuse to remain silent. We must stand clearly with persecuted Christians, press our allies to act, and ensure that the right to worship freely is defended everywhere.
The world must end its indifference. The suffering of Christians can no longer be dismissed.
“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.”
Lord be with Charlie’s family. Comfort them in your love. Bring us back to you.