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Congress will soon be dealing with a hate crimes bill that was already approved by the House.

When the hate crimes bill was originally heard, Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., referred to the bill as dangerous and as a slippery slope. He said,"The worry here is that we are on a slippery slope--that a pastor who preaches on homosexuality could ultimately be charged with adeing,abetting or inciting a hate crime."

Now others, both elected officials and Christian organizations, are expressing the same concerns.

This is an issue that is presented in a way that appeals to the decency, fairness and good will in all of us. However it is becoming more and more evident that this is a common tactic used by those activists who are pushing an agenda that is different from the way it is presented. This same approach was used in Washington State this past year to get both hate crimes and domestic partnerships approved.

In the end, I believe this legislation, if passed, will have a negative, chilling affect on the Christian church and it's freedom of expression.

The best article I have read on the subject was written by Tony Perkins for Human Events, entitled Hate Crimes Law Defy Testimony of Experience.

Please take a few moments and read it, then contact your elected officials and express your opposition to their hate crimes legislation.

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Gary Randall
President
Faith & Freedom

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