Unbelievable! Canada Targets The BIBLE!

A new Canadian policy threatens religious freedom, sparking fears among faithful communities.

Story Highlights

A Canadian committee removed a religious defense from its hate crime bill, raising alarms about religious freedom.
The amendment targets hate speech, not Bible bans, but concerns persist about its impact on religious expression.
Christian groups argue the change could lead to misinterpretation of religious texts as hate speech.
The decision reflects broader debates about balancing hate speech laws with freedom of religion.

Religious Defense Removed from Hate Crime Bill

In December 2025, the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights approved an amendment to Bill C-9, the “Combatting Hate Act.” This amendment, driven by the Bloc Québécois, removed the “good faith religious belief defense” from the bill. The removed defense had traditionally protected expressions of religious opinion from hate crime prosecution if expressed in good faith.

Christian organizations, including the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC), have raised significant concerns, suggesting that this change could undermine protections for religious expression. They argue that the amendment could potentially criminalize quoting scriptures if deemed hateful, despite assurances that the bill targets only willful hate promotion.

Concerns from Religious Communities

The removal of the defense has sparked fears among religious communities, particularly Christians, who feel that this legislative change could limit their freedom of expression. Religious leaders have expressed alarm over the possibility of religious texts being misinterpreted as hate speech, leading to increased scrutiny and potential legal challenges for religious organizations.

While the bill does not directly ban any portion of the Bible, the debate has intensified, with some warning that it could pave the way for future restrictions on religious expression. The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and other religious groups have actively lobbied against the amendment, citing concerns over state overreach into religious doctrine.

Implications of the Amendment

The amendment’s approval is seen as a reflection of Quebec’s secularist influences and a broader attempt to combat hate speech in Canada. However, critics argue that the removal of the religious defense may have unintended consequences, potentially chilling free expression and undermining religious freedoms protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

CANADA TO BAN PORTIONS OF BIBLE OVER HATE SPEECH?https://t.co/7xTz7lpxtA

— Jake Brown (@ReconWolf6491) December 12, 2025

As the bill progresses through the House of Commons and Senate, religious groups are preparing for potential legal challenges. They argue that the amendment, while aimed at closing loopholes for hate speech, might inadvertently threaten the very religious freedoms it seeks to protect.