PETITION
The City of Calgary approved its unconstitutional, anti-Christian bylaw
I have some bad news.
The City of Calgary approved its unconstitutional, anti-Christian bylaw to ban so-called “conversion therapy” within the municipality.
This draconian law passed with a 14-1 vote. Ward 2 Councillor Joe Magliocca was the lone dissenting NO vote.
Council even rejected an amendment brought forward by Ward 4 Councillor Sean Chu, to include an “informed consent” exemption
within the wording of the bylaw to narrow its scope and permit adults who want counselling
or therapy for unwanted sexual feelings to be able to access it.
Even that amendment was defeated. The LGBT activists were clear. They don't want any exemptions that might help people overcome their unwanted gender identity confusion or same-sex attraction.
In addition to being illegal for adults, it is now also illegal for parents in Calgary to obtain clinical therapy or pastoral guidance
for a child experiencing gender identity confusion or homosexual attraction.
Parents who have gender dysphoric children will only be permitted by City Hall to deal with therapists who will encourage their sexually confused son or daughter to “convert” to the opposite sex, and to pursue puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgical mutilation.
Penalties for any infractions includes up to one year in jail, and a fine of up to $10,000. This applies to both businesses and churches.
Furthermore, the definition of "conversion therapy" is so all-encompassing that it will include biblical preaching from the pulpit against the sinfulness of homosexual/transsexual lifestyles. Yes, Christian teaching and the expression of biblical beliefs is now illegal in Calgary.
The passing of this ban is a serious blow for parental rights and religious freedom. It's also a huge step
in our nation's descent toward fascist tyranny.
It's important to note however, that although this particular battle was lost, the bigger war is far from over.
I want to thank all our supporters who reached out to members of Calgary's City Council ahead of Monday's vote. Your efforts are appreciated.
What can we do next to continue fighting back?
The City of Calgary approved its unconstitutional, anti-Christian bylaw to ban so-called “conversion therapy” within the municipality.
This draconian law passed with a 14-1 vote. Ward 2 Councillor Joe Magliocca was the lone dissenting NO vote.
Council even rejected an amendment brought forward by Ward 4 Councillor Sean Chu, to include an “informed consent” exemption
within the wording of the bylaw to narrow its scope and permit adults who want counselling
or therapy for unwanted sexual feelings to be able to access it.
Even that amendment was defeated. The LGBT activists were clear. They don't want any exemptions that might help people overcome their unwanted gender identity confusion or same-sex attraction.
In addition to being illegal for adults, it is now also illegal for parents in Calgary to obtain clinical therapy or pastoral guidance
for a child experiencing gender identity confusion or homosexual attraction.
Parents who have gender dysphoric children will only be permitted by City Hall to deal with therapists who will encourage their sexually confused son or daughter to “convert” to the opposite sex, and to pursue puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgical mutilation.
Penalties for any infractions includes up to one year in jail, and a fine of up to $10,000. This applies to both businesses and churches.
Furthermore, the definition of "conversion therapy" is so all-encompassing that it will include biblical preaching from the pulpit against the sinfulness of homosexual/transsexual lifestyles. Yes, Christian teaching and the expression of biblical beliefs is now illegal in Calgary.
The passing of this ban is a serious blow for parental rights and religious freedom. It's also a huge step
in our nation's descent toward fascist tyranny.
It's important to note however, that although this particular battle was lost, the bigger war is far from over.
I want to thank all our supporters who reached out to members of Calgary's City Council ahead of Monday's vote. Your efforts are appreciated.
What can we do next to continue fighting back?
1. VOTE THEM OUT: Election 2021
If you live in Calgary, or have friends and relatives there, the next municipal election is scheduled for October 18, 2021. Calgarians must mobilize to vote out every single one of the 14 Councillors who voted to take away our constitutional rights and God-given parental authority.
Start thinking right now about finding pro-family/pro-life individuals to run in those wards.
Individuals who would be willing to repeal this illegal ordinance.
Or perhaps you can consider running yourself? Especially if you are well-connected in the community, with large, existing social networks that can be leveraged at election time and turned into votes. If you or someone you know is interested in running for Calgary City Council,
email us at clc@clife.ca.
Campaign Life Coalition has added the voting record of these shameless Council members to our online, candidate rating database,
here and here.
If you live in Calgary, or have friends and relatives there, the next municipal election is scheduled for October 18, 2021. Calgarians must mobilize to vote out every single one of the 14 Councillors who voted to take away our constitutional rights and God-given parental authority.
Start thinking right now about finding pro-family/pro-life individuals to run in those wards.
Individuals who would be willing to repeal this illegal ordinance.
Or perhaps you can consider running yourself? Especially if you are well-connected in the community, with large, existing social networks that can be leveraged at election time and turned into votes. If you or someone you know is interested in running for Calgary City Council,
email us at clc@clife.ca.
Campaign Life Coalition has added the voting record of these shameless Council members to our online, candidate rating database,
here and here.
2. DEFEAT BILL C-8, the federal Conversion Therapy ban
We can halt the entire Conversion Therapy ban movement by stopping Justin Trudeau's proposed federal law, Bill C-8.
2.1 Sign our petition
If you haven't done so already, please sign our federal petition and let our Senators and Members of Parliament know that it's not a crime to help someone who might be struggling to overcome their unwanted sexual attractions.
The petition currently has almost 14,000 signatures.
We also need to let them know there's nothing criminal or wrong about lovingly guiding a man or a woman to accept their biological reality.
2.2 Mail a postcard
In the process of signing our petition, you can double your impact by choosing the option to have CLC mail a physical postcard to your local MP and to all the Senators in your province.
We can halt the entire Conversion Therapy ban movement by stopping Justin Trudeau's proposed federal law, Bill C-8.
2.1 Sign our petition
If you haven't done so already, please sign our federal petition and let our Senators and Members of Parliament know that it's not a crime to help someone who might be struggling to overcome their unwanted sexual attractions.
The petition currently has almost 14,000 signatures.
We also need to let them know there's nothing criminal or wrong about lovingly guiding a man or a woman to accept their biological reality.
2.2 Mail a postcard
In the process of signing our petition, you can double your impact by choosing the option to have CLC mail a physical postcard to your local MP and to all the Senators in your province.
The postcard option lets you make a suggested donation to help defray the postage, printing and handling costs.
2.3 Send an Action Alert Email to your MP about Bill C-8
Quickly and easily send a pre-written message to your elected MP, to request that they vote against Bill C-8, by clicking here.
2.4 Send an Action Alert Email to your Senate representatives
A similar bill is currently in the Senate, number S-202. Quickly send a pre-written message to all the Senators in your provinceby
clicking here.
2.3 Send an Action Alert Email to your MP about Bill C-8
Quickly and easily send a pre-written message to your elected MP, to request that they vote against Bill C-8, by clicking here.
2.4 Send an Action Alert Email to your Senate representatives
A similar bill is currently in the Senate, number S-202. Quickly send a pre-written message to all the Senators in your provinceby
clicking here.
3. EDUCATE THE PUBLIC WITH VIDEO TESTIMONIES
Most Canadians have only heard the biased, mainstream media's propaganda about what "conversion therapy" is and its supposed "harms".
Campaign Life Coalition has produced a series of high quality videos with testimonials from former transgenders and ex-gays,
in order to tell the other side of the story.
These individuals express how thankful they are to pastoral counselling of the very type that the Calgary bylaw disingenuously labels in the pejorative as "conversion therapy", and attest that it helped save their lives.
While these video messages were designed to target MPs, you can share them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media platforms to share the truth that people can indeed change, and many want professional help to do that.
Most Canadians have only heard the biased, mainstream media's propaganda about what "conversion therapy" is and its supposed "harms".
Campaign Life Coalition has produced a series of high quality videos with testimonials from former transgenders and ex-gays,
in order to tell the other side of the story.
These individuals express how thankful they are to pastoral counselling of the very type that the Calgary bylaw disingenuously labels in the pejorative as "conversion therapy", and attest that it helped save their lives.
While these video messages were designed to target MPs, you can share them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media platforms to share the truth that people can indeed change, and many want professional help to do that.
In closing, I urge you to not be discouraged by the outcome of the votes on these “conversion therapy” bans.
We're doing God's work and this is about the bigger picture. We're taking our stand so we can stand with Him and His truth, that we're all lovingly created in His image and likeness. So, be not afraid.
Thanks and God bless.
We're doing God's work and this is about the bigger picture. We're taking our stand so we can stand with Him and His truth, that we're all lovingly created in His image and likeness. So, be not afraid.
Thanks and God bless.