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04 Nov 2008 Human Rights Commission: “Kill the Christian” Lyrics OK, but Criticize Homosexuality? No Way
By Hilary White RED DEER, Alberta, November 3, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - The Alberta Human Rights Commission (HRC) has come under scrutiny again for what critics are calling a brazen double standard in its treatment of "hate" and discrimination. Blogger, lawyer and democratic activist Ezra Levant has revealed that Alberta Human Rights Commissioner Lori Andreachuk, who in a ruling earlier this year ordered a Christian pastor to publish a renunciation of his Christian views in the local newspaper, in 2003 dismissed a complaint against a rock music group who used lyrics in one of their recordings that urged listeners to "kill the Christian."28 Oct 2008 University of Alberta Looks at Erasing God from Graduation Ceremony
By Thaddeus M. Baklinski EDMONTON, October 27, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - The University of Alberta's Atheists and Agnostics (A &A) society wants to take God off the program when students line up in caps and gowns to get their degrees this. Traditionally the chancellor's speech to the new graduates urges them to use their knowledge for "the glory of God and the honour of your country."12 Aug 2008 Imam Who Launched Human Rights Complaint Now Confronts Commission for Threatening Religious Freedoms
By Pete Vere SAULT STE. MARIE, ON, July 11, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Syed Soharwardy, the Calgary-based Imam who launched and later withdrew a human rights complaint against Ezra Levant and the Western Standard for having published the infamous Danish cartoons depicting Mohammed, issued a statement today expressing deep concern over how Canada's human rights commissions are treating Christians.07 Aug 2008 Two Years and $100,000 Later: Ezra Levant Complaint Dismissed by Human Rights Commission
By John Jalsevac August 7, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - After a drawn out legal battle spanning some two years, and $100,000 in legal fees later, the Alberta Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has dismissed the second of two complaints filed against Canadian publisher Ezra Levant and the now-defunct Western Standard magazine. The complaint, filed by the Edmonton Council of Muslim Communities (ECMC), alleged that Levant and the Western Standard were guilty of illegal "discrimination" for republishing the Danish cartoons of Mohammed in 2006. Another similar complaint against Levant and the magazine, filed by a Muslim Imam, Syed Soharwardy, was dropped earlier this year at Soharwardy's request.02 Jul 2008 Edmonton Church must obtain official consent to teach Bible?
By Stephen Boissoin [from www.freedominion.com] Click here for more information on Pastor Boissoin, including how you can support his appeal Last week I received an email through my website from a concerned US citizen. This individual and her husband have been invited to facilitate at a seminar that is being hosted by an Edmonton church...IN THE CHURCH. The US couple was concerned about their freedoms here in Canada because they're offering a teaching on Biblical sexuality that is based in the Song of Solomon and does address homosexuality as sin. They were thinking about cancelling due to risk of prosecution. I encouraged them to keep it in the church and they should be ok. The couple decided to contact the Alberta Human Rights Commission and below you can read the phone log of the conversation with Ralph Roman an officer of the AHRC.17 Jun 2008 Alberta’s Conservative Government Sought Conviction of Christian Pastor for “Hate Speech”
"The lion's share of the responsibility for this Christophobia must rest with Premier Ed Stelmach and his Progressive Conservatives": Ezra LevantBy John Jalsevac EDMONTON, Alberta, June 16, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Social conservatives across Canada are up in arms over the recent ruling by the Alberta Human Rights Commission (AHRC) against Christian pastor Steve Boissoin, who was accused of propogating "hate speech" by writing a letter to the editor of the Red Deer Advocate outlining his disagreement with the homosexualist activist agenda. The Boissoin decision has added further fuel to the fire of the already heated campaign against Canada's human rights commissions, with many Canadian conservatives adding the decision to the list of grievances that they say prove that the commissions are staffed almost exclusively by liberal, anti-conservative and anti-Christian activists.10 Jun 2008 Alberta Pastor Fined $7000 and Ordered to Publicly Apologize and Remain Silent on Homosexuality
Says he won't apologize - "I stand by what I said." Will appeal decision.By Tim Waggoner [Lifesitenews.com] OTTAWA, June 9, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - On Friday, the Alberta Human Rights Commission ordered Alberta pastor Stephen Boissoin to desist from expressing his views on homosexuality in any sort of public forum. He was also commanded to pay damages equivalent to $7,000 as a result of the tribunal's November decision to side with complainant and homosexual activist Dr. Darren Lund. The tribunal has also called for Boissoin to personally apologize to Lund via a public statement in the local newspaper. The remedy order demands the pastor to pay $5,000 to Lund personally for the "time and energy" he has expended and for the "ridicule and harassment" he has faced. Combined with that financial burden, Boissoin must also pay up to $2,000 in expenses to one of Lund's witness, provided she produces records of such costs.09 Jun 2008 Keep your promise, Premier: stand up for freedom of speech
How often does a major daily newspaper's editorial give a call to action? On Friday, the Calgary Herald ran an editorial calling for changes to the Alberta Human Rights Commission. It highlights the case of Rev. Stephen Boissoin who was found guilty of hate speech for a letter to the editor he wrote during the marriage debate. For both the article and the action item, click here. Action Item Two: In addition to following the editorial's advice about contacting the Premier of Alberta, it is also a good idea to...