The CIDA funding for Crossroads’ work in Uganda is back on again. Upon hearing this, NDP leader Thomas Mulcair was overcome by a paroxysm of indignation:
“It’s shocking to hear Minister Fantino defending the indefensible, standing up today and defending a group that on its website is attacking something that’s recognized and protected by Canadian law,” Mulcair said after question period.
“It goes against Canadian values. It goes against Canadian law. And he can’t defend that.”
What exactly has Crossroads done that Mulcair thinks “goes against Canadian law”? Crossroads has said that, according to the Bible, “pedophilia, homosexuality and lesbianism, sadism, masochism, transvestism, and beastiality [sic]” are sinful – perversions of what God intended when he invented sex.
Before he became a politician, Thomas Mulcair was a lawyer; obviously not a very good one since he is blissfully unaware of the fact that calling something sinful is not illegal – even in Canada. Not yet.
Not illegal, but great political fodder. The problem is, if they de-fund Crossroads, they will have to defund anything done by Islamic agencies, for example. Big political fallout. Mulcair is just grandstanding.
Yes, I agree — and raised this point the other day. Defunding not only abroad but at home.
Muslim organizations are also involved in underdeveloped countries, helping the poor, doing construction, providing health care, engaging in disaster relief, etc. I’m not sure if those organizations are getting any money from the Canadian government though.
Perhaps if Mr. Mulcair has his way quoting the Holy Bible will become illegal.
Diefenbaker was fond of quoting Scripture in the House.
People are so crazed, this is no joke. I’m reminded of one of Davila’s aphorisms, “The separation of Church and State can suit the Church, but it is disastrous for the State because it delivers it over to pure Machiavellianism.”
From then MCJ:
Argh! What is it with these Catholics? Just when they look like they might be civilised, they come out with these outrageous opinions!
Fascinating… with all the political ammunition the Conservatives have given Canadians to satyr the past week or so, not to mention that the Minister for Foreign Affairs, John Baird, also appears to be no fan of Crossroads, this is the one that catches David’s attention?