For instance, an individual can abhor alcoholism and its effects without hating the alcoholic. Likewise other issues such as fornication, illegal drug use, abuse (in all forms) should not be tolerated, but the person involved is not to be hated but helped in the best way possible. Canada already protects its citizens and residents under current legislation to this end. Government must uphold the responsibility of protecting the individual from physical injury or harm. When existing laws are amended to accommodate a specific group, careful attention must be made not to thus exclude or infringe on others and their constitutional rights and freedoms (i.e. freedom of religion, freedom of speech and freedom of expression).

      The individual has a right to his personal belief and expression without fear of retribution or punishment, if he has not inflicted physical harm or violated the rights of another. A family has a responsibility to encourage and propagate a moral code of ethics and morality without fear of retribution or government interference. An organization (religious or otherwise) should not be discounted or prosecuted for its peaceful stand on moral issues.

      Although Bill C-250 seeks to allow for religious expression, it is very vague and one is left to wonder “who” and of what moral basis this person will determine the meaning of “good faith.” What if a person expressing himself is misunderstood or deemed to have said something, or inadvertently says what is deemed “hateful” by some? What recourse will be given? What about the person of no religious faith who has a high moral standard and conduct? Will he then not be allowed to express his views and opinions? What recourse will be given?

      Throughout time, man has tried to set his own law of ethics and morals and it becomes inconsistent, diversified and complicated when it excludes the moral laws of God that have already been established. God’s moral laws do not change. When seeking to protect decisions of morality made by personal choices, government opens itself up to a very wide variety of opinions and judgments that do not lend themselves to the betterment of society and mankind as a whole. To be “open minded” and make allowances for all types of behaviour and lifestyles is not always beneficial and has nothing to do with protecting individuals from harm and criminal acts. All Canadians should receive this protection without favoring or moralizing an individual’s alternate lifestyle which is the underlying purpose of Bill C-250.

      In society it is a given, that groups with varying beliefs and opinions will exist and be criticized (Moslems, homosexuals, home schoolers and Bible-believing Christians, of all people through the ages, have experienced this to some degree, even in Canada). Nonetheless, it is the duty of our Canadian government not to limit that expression or infringe upon the already existing guaranteed freedoms of speech and religion, but to ensure that that variance does not result in physical harm or violence to organizations, groups, churches or individuals.

      In light of potential dangers this bill threatens to impose, we recommend that Subsection 318(4) of the Criminal Code, read as follows:

            “(4) In this section, ‘identifiable group’ means any section of the public distinguished by colour, race, religion or ethnic origin.”

      The God of the Holy Bible, who loves every individual in the world, decries certain lifestyles in both the Old and New Testaments. To legitimize and cater to what God calls “sin,” could cause great detriment and devastation to our society and further impede repentance.

      “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” - II Chronicles 7:14

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