Monday, May 03, 2004

(AgapePress) - Evangelical Christians in Canada fear it's just a matter of time now before pastors there are charged for preaching that homosexuality is sinful.

By a vote of 55-11, Canada's Senate last week gave final approval to Bill C-250, adding "sexual orientation" to the country's hate crimes law. It means comments made against homosexuality can now be considered as violations of the criminal code.

Brian Wilkie of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada tells Mission Network News that the legislation may deter Christians and their ministers from addressing issues of sexual morality. More...