'Hate Crimes' Bill Hearings Begins Amid Christian Disapproval
By Doug Huntington
Christian Post Reporter
Wed, Apr. 18 2007

Hearings began Tuesday for a bill that would permit federal punishment for individuals that perform “hate crimes” based on characteristics of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation and gender identity.

The day also prompted numerous complaints from Christians who disagree with the federal “hate crimes” bill (HR 1592), arguing that it stifles free speech of religion. They are worried that, in the future, their freedom to express their religious beliefs will be interpreted as being “hateful” and thus open to legal consequences.

"This is the most dangerous bill in America," said Janet Folger, president of Faith2Action – an organization that fights society’s “culture war,” in a statement. "The 'Hate Crimes' bill is better named 'Hate Grandma' or 'Hate Free Speech' bill as it poses a serious threat to the freedom of speech for every American." the rest