Posted on 06/11/2002 10:58:07 AM PDT by scripter
The Swedish government is moving toward prohibiting Christians from voicing biblical positions on issues.
The Swedish Parliament has moved to within one step of changing the nation’s constitution to ban speech or materials opposing homosexuality and any other alternate lifestyles. If the amendment becomes reality, violators could be subject to prison sentences.
Swedish lawmakers narrowly approved the constitutional amendment last week. Annalie Enochson, a Christian member of Parliament, said the homosexual lobby in Sweden is small but powerful. She noted the measure passed with only 56 percent of the vote.
"Usually, if you change the constitution it should be nearly everybody — I mean, it should be about 80 or 90 percent," Enochson said. "Fifty-six is very, very low."
The amendment must be voted on again after elections this September. If it passes again, it would become effective next January. Enochson said under the amendment, Christians could be arrested for speaking out in churches.
"That means people coming from (the homosexual) lobby group could sit in our churches having on the tape recorder and listen to somebody and say, 'What you're saying now is against our constitution.'"
She said anyone convicted of violating the constitutional amendment could spend six months to four years in jail.
Bob Knight, who heads the Culture and Family Institute at Concerned Women for America, predicted the United States will soon have similar laws.
"The Swedish example should be a wake-up call to the rest of the world that the real intent is to criminalize Christianity," Knight said.
Enochson added pro-homosexual activists will soon be lobbying to make homosexual marriages legal in Sweden.
That doesn't change a thing for me. I'll forever speak my mind on the Bible and homosexuality.
Regards, Ivan
In another year-and-a-half it will be that way here with Ruby Ridge and Waco operations to enforce it.
Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Shazam! People facing criminal prosecution because they voice opposition to established orthodoxy. This is becoming exciting because ancient history is coming alive. The Romans persecuted Christians and the Spaniards persecuted Jews - and for what? Heresy! It's coming back folks. And I know this is going to seem a bit extreme here, but how long will it be before those who voice their opposition to established orthodoxy will be executed.? I will make a bold prediction here. If people can be jailed for "offensive" speech and for voicing deeply held religious beliefs, then the torture chambers, the gas chambers, the guillotines and firing squads won't be too far behind. But, and here is the light at the end of the tunnel, it also won't be too much longer after that than these PC fascists will take their turn before the firing squads and we will be rid of them for another century or so.
Identity politics will be the real culprit, IMHO. Homosexuals are just the shock troops. Next they will outlaw criticising muslims, blacks, and any other minority group.
Here's a couple of words to describe militant homosexuals; you guys/gals pick which you like best:
Fascistfag.
Homofascist.
Homonazi.
Well, I do have a lot of reading to catch up on; prison is a great place for that.
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