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'''Religious freedom''' is the right to espouse the religion of one's choice, or none.<ref>Kan, Janita (November 5, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/religious-freedom-is-a-fundamental-right-that-needs-protection-amid-growing-conflict-becket-attorney_3134033.html Religious Freedom Is a Fundamental Right That Needs Protection Amid Growing Conflict: Becket Attorney]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved November 5, 2019.</ref> Religious freedom is guaranteed in the constitution of the [[United States]] and is commonplace in democratic countries. However, in many states and countries, secular and atheistic policies, particularly in the field of education, form in effect a restriction on religious liberties. Examples include the ban on [[classroom prayer]] in the [[United States]], and opposition to the teaching of any alternatives to the discredited [[Theory of Evolution]] in many western nations. These restrictions on religious freedom are supported by [[liberal]]s.<ref>Multiple references:

'''Religious freedom''' is the right to espouse the religion of one's choice, or none.<ref>Kan, Janita (November 5, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/religious-freedom-is-a-fundamental-right-that-needs-protection-amid-growing-conflict-becket-attorney_3134033.html Religious Freedom Is a Fundamental Right That Needs Protection Amid Growing Conflict: Becket Attorney]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved November 5, 2019.</ref> Religious freedom is guaranteed in the [[United States Constitution|Constitution of the United States]] and is commonplace in democratic countries. However, in many states and countries, secular and atheistic policies, particularly in the field of education, form in effect a restriction on religious liberties. Examples include the ban on [[classroom prayer]] in the [[United States]], and opposition to the teaching of any alternatives to the discredited [[Theory of Evolution]] in many western nations. These restrictions on religious freedom are supported by [[liberal]]s.<ref>Multiple references:

*Anderson, Troy (June 4, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/32393-the-war-to-destroy-christianity-in-america The War to Destroy Christianity in America]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 4, 2019.

*Anderson, Troy (June 4, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/32393-the-war-to-destroy-christianity-in-america The War to Destroy Christianity in America]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 4, 2019.

*Byas, Steve (March 18, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/31774-horowitz-american-left-is-at-war-with-christianity Horowitz: American Left Is at War With Christianity]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 18, 2019.

*Byas, Steve (March 18, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/31774-horowitz-american-left-is-at-war-with-christianity Horowitz: American Left Is at War With Christianity]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 18, 2019.

*Dreher, Rod (October 14, 2019). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/democrats-versus-traditional-christians-beto-orourke-elizabeth-warren/ Democrats Vs. Traditional Christians]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.</ref>

*Dreher, Rod (October 14, 2019). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/democrats-versus-traditional-christians-beto-orourke-elizabeth-warren/ Democrats Vs. Traditional Christians]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.

*Scaliger, Charles (December 26, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/34255-the-left-s-abc-anything-but-christianity-syndrome The Left’s “ABC” (“Anything But Christianity”) Syndrome]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 26, 2019.</ref>

The U.S. Commission for International Religious Freedom reported in May 2017 that religious freedom around the world was "worsening in both the depth and breadth of violations."<ref>Williams, Thomas D., PhD (May 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/05/16/report-international-religious-freedom-worsening-in-both-depth-and-breadth/ Report: International Religious Freedom Worsening in both ‘Depth and Breadth’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref> A November 2018 report by Aid to the Church in Need came to a similar conclusion.<ref>Byas, Steve (November 26, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/30744-religious-liberty-declining-in-the-world Religious Liberty Declining in the World]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 26, 2018.</ref>

The U.S. Commission for International Religious Freedom reported in May 2017 that religious freedom around the world was "worsening in both the depth and breadth of violations."<ref>Williams, Thomas D., PhD (May 16, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/05/16/report-international-religious-freedom-worsening-in-both-depth-and-breadth/ Report: International Religious Freedom Worsening in both ‘Depth and Breadth’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref> A November 2018 report by Aid to the Church in Need came to a similar conclusion.<ref>Byas, Steve (November 26, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/30744-religious-liberty-declining-in-the-world Religious Liberty Declining in the World]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 26, 2018.</ref>

[[Hyung Jin Moon]] said,

[[Hyung Jin Moon]] said,

*"If we don’t stand up for our own religious rights, nobody will."<ref>http://iunificationist.wordpress.com/2010/11/18/staying-strong-in-joy/#more-978</ref>

*"If we don’t stand up for our own religious rights, nobody will."<ref>http://iunificationist.wordpress.com/2010/11/18/staying-strong-in-joy/#more-978</ref>

== Atheist, lawsuits and restrictions to religious freedom ==

== Atheist, lawsuits and restrictions to religious freedom ==

 

''See also:'' [[Atheist lawsuits and restrictions to religious freedom]] and [[Atheist lawsuits]]  

''See also:'' [[Atheist lawsuits and restrictions to religious freedom]] and [[Atheist lawsuits]]  

[[Atheist organizations]] in the Western World are litigious. They often use ligitation to restrict the degree of religious freedom in a society.  

[[Atheist organizations]] in the Western World are litigious. They often use ligitation to restrict the degree of religious freedom in a society.  

 

The [[Freedom From Atheism Foundation]] has a webpage on their website entitled "Ongoing Lawsuits".<ref>[https://ffrf.org/legal/challenges/ongoing-lawsuits Ongoing Lawsuits - Legal - Freedom From Religion Foundation]</ref> The [[American Atheists]] has a webpage on their website entitled "Legal sucesses".<ref>[https://www.atheists.org/legal/legal-successes/ Legal sucesses - American Atheists]</ref> The [[Center for Inquiry]] engaged in lawsuits related to faith based initiatives concerning prison ministry.<ref name=OS2011 >{{cite web |url= http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2011-04-20/news/os-blaine-amendment-religious-schools20110420_1_florida-voters-church-and-state-state-constitution  

The [[Freedom From Atheism Foundation]] has a webpage on their website entitled "Ongoing Lawsuits".<ref>[https://ffrf.org/legal/challenges/ongoing-lawsuits Ongoing Lawsuits - Legal - Freedom From Religion Foundation]</ref> The [[American Atheists]] has a webpage on their website entitled "Legal sucesses".<ref>[https://www.atheists.org/legal/legal-successes/ Legal sucesses - American Atheists]</ref> The [[Center for Inquiry]] engaged in lawsuits related to faith based initiatives concerning prison ministry.<ref name=OS2011 >{{cite web |url= http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2011-04-20/news/os-blaine-amendment-religious-schools20110420_1_florida-voters-church-and-state-state-constitution  

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Due to their belief in the "[[Idea of Progress]]", left-wingers and even [[establishment]] "conservatives" believe that humanity is advancing and improving. Since they consider theologically conservative and orthodox Christianity to be "outdated," "archaic," or "narrow-minded," they believe that wiping out biblical Christian beliefs will only enhance progress and remove an obstacle to the betterment of humanity. Thus, despite the total lack of evidence, biblical Christian beliefs thought in love are increasingly considered "[[hate speech]]" or a "[[hate crime]]." Left-wing organizations such as [[Americans United for Separation of Church and State]] have fought against religious freedom for Christians in the United States.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (February 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/22/anti-christian-group-declares-war-on-religious-freedom-in-trumps-america/ Anti-Christian Group Declares War on Religious Freedom in Trump’s America]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 22, 2018.<br>See also:

Due to their belief in the "[[Idea of Progress]]", left-wingers and even [[establishment]] "conservatives" believe that humanity is advancing and improving. Since they consider theologically conservative and orthodox Christianity to be "outdated," "archaic," or "narrow-minded," they believe that wiping out biblical Christian beliefs will only enhance progress and remove an obstacle to the betterment of humanity. Thus, despite the total lack of evidence, biblical Christian beliefs thought in love are increasingly considered "[[hate speech]]" or a "[[hate crime]]." Left-wing organizations such as [[Americans United for Separation of Church and State]] have fought against religious freedom for Christians in the United States.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (February 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/22/anti-christian-group-declares-war-on-religious-freedom-in-trumps-america/ Anti-Christian Group Declares War on Religious Freedom in Trump’s America]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 22, 2018.<br>See also:

*Williams, Thomas D. (October 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/10/12/catholic-league-decries-democrats-growing-hostility-religion/ Catholic League Decries Democrats’ Growing Hostility Toward Religion]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 12, 2019.</ref> Having a winsome attitude when dealing with liberals does little-to-nothing to persuade them to respect religious liberty for Christians.<ref>Walter, Andrew T. (November 13, 2018). [https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/cultural-winsomeness-will-not-be-enough-for-christians Cultural winsomeness will not be enough for Christians]. ''Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.</ref>

*Williams, Thomas D. (October 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/10/12/catholic-league-decries-democrats-growing-hostility-religion/ Catholic League Decries Democrats’ Growing Hostility Toward Religion]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 12, 2019.</ref> Having a winsome attitude when dealing with liberals does little-to-nothing to persuade them to respect religious liberty for Christians.<ref>Walter, Andrew T. (November 13, 2018). [https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/cultural-winsomeness-will-not-be-enough-for-christians Cultural winsomeness will not be enough for Christians]. ''Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.</ref> Because Christianity is "exclusionary" – including, but not limited to, its claim that faith in Jesus is the only way to Heaven – [[globalist]]s oppose it for being antithetical to the universal values required to "govern the Earth."<ref>Duke, Selwyn (December 1, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/34193-intellectual-dark-web-professor-says-christianity-contrary-to-values-needed-to-govern-earth Intellectual Dark Web Professor Says Christianity Contrary to Values Needed to “Govern” Earth]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 1, 2019.</ref>

This is a very non-exhaustive list of restrictions on religious freedom that Christians have experienced in the supposedly "free world" since the turn of the century:

This is a very non-exhaustive list of restrictions on religious freedom that Christians have experienced in the supposedly "free world" since the turn of the century:

;United States

;United States

*Numerous Christians, whether business owners or other people, such as [[Kim Davis]] or [[Roy Moore]], have been persecuted in various ways (lawsuits, loss of business, arrest, etc.) for holding on to their sincerely-held beliefs and refusing to bow down to the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>Van Maren, Jonathan (November 21, 2016). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/if-you-think-christians-arent-being-persecuted-in-the-u.s.-its-because-your No Christian persecution in the US? Try telling that to these Christians.] ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 11, 2019.</ref> See also:  [[Homosexuality and Religious Liberty|Homosexuality and religious liberty]]

*Numerous Christians, whether business owners or other people, such as [[Kim Davis]] or [[Roy Moore]], have been persecuted in various ways (lawsuits, loss of business, arrest, etc.) for holding on to their sincerely-held beliefs and refusing to bow down to the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>Van Maren, Jonathan (November 21, 2016). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/if-you-think-christians-arent-being-persecuted-in-the-u.s.-its-because-your No Christian persecution in the US? Try telling that to these Christians.] ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 11, 2019.</ref> The number of religious freedom lawsuits against people of faith significantly increased in the early 21st century.<ref>Swoyer, Alex (January 3, 2020). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/3/challenges-to-faith-increase-in-courts/ Losing our Religion: Challenges to faith increase in courts]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 4, 2020.</ref> See also:  [[Homosexuality and Religious Liberty|Homosexuality and religious liberty]]

*In a government report released in 2016, Martin R. Castro, the chairman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, stated that "The phrases “religious liberty” and “religious freedom” will stand for nothing except hypocrisy so long as they remain code words for discrimination, intolerance, racism, sexism, homophobia, Islamophobia, Christian supremacy or any form of intolerance."<ref>Showalter, Brandon (September 9, 2016). [http://www.christianpost.com/news/religious-freedom-code-word-bigotry-christian-supremacy-us-civil-rights-commissioner-martin-castro-169370/ Religious Freedom Is 'Code Word' for Bigotry, Christian Supremacy, US Civil Rights Commissioner Says]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved January 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Kellner, Mark A. (September 8, 2016). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/sep/8/religious-freedom-religious-liberty-just-code-word/ ‘Religious freedom,’ ‘liberty’ just ‘code words’ for intolerance, U.S. Civil Rights chairman says]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 9, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://religionnews.com/2016/09/08/chairman-of-u-s-commission-on-civil-rights-calls-the-phrases-religious-liberty-and-religious-freedom-code-words-for-discrimination-intolerance-racism-s/ Chairman of U.S. Commission on Civil Rights calls the phrases ‘religious liberty’ and ‘religious freedom’ code words for discrimination, intolerance, racism, sexism, homophobia, Islamophobia, and Christian supremacy]. ''Religion News Service''. September 8, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Carter, Joe (September 13, 2016). [https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/u.s.-civil-rights-commission-religious-freedom-is-code-word-for-racism-homophobia-and-christian-supremacy U.S. Civil Rights Commission: ‘Religious Freedom’ Is Code Word for Racism, Homophobia, and ‘Christian Supremacy’]. ''The Gospel Coalition''. Retrieved January 9, 2017.</ref>

*In a government report released in 2016, Martin R. Castro, the chairman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, stated that "The phrases “religious liberty” and “religious freedom” will stand for nothing except hypocrisy so long as they remain code words for discrimination, intolerance, racism, sexism, homophobia, Islamophobia, Christian supremacy or any form of intolerance."<ref>Showalter, Brandon (September 9, 2016). [http://www.christianpost.com/news/religious-freedom-code-word-bigotry-christian-supremacy-us-civil-rights-commissioner-martin-castro-169370/ Religious Freedom Is 'Code Word' for Bigotry, Christian Supremacy, US Civil Rights Commissioner Says]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved January 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Kellner, Mark A. (September 8, 2016). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/sep/8/religious-freedom-religious-liberty-just-code-word/ ‘Religious freedom,’ ‘liberty’ just ‘code words’ for intolerance, U.S. Civil Rights chairman says]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 9, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://religionnews.com/2016/09/08/chairman-of-u-s-commission-on-civil-rights-calls-the-phrases-religious-liberty-and-religious-freedom-code-words-for-discrimination-intolerance-racism-s/ Chairman of U.S. Commission on Civil Rights calls the phrases ‘religious liberty’ and ‘religious freedom’ code words for discrimination, intolerance, racism, sexism, homophobia, Islamophobia, and Christian supremacy]. ''Religion News Service''. September 8, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Carter, Joe (September 13, 2016). [https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/u.s.-civil-rights-commission-religious-freedom-is-code-word-for-racism-homophobia-and-christian-supremacy U.S. Civil Rights Commission: ‘Religious Freedom’ Is Code Word for Racism, Homophobia, and ‘Christian Supremacy’]. ''The Gospel Coalition''. Retrieved January 9, 2017.</ref>

*In 2014, the mayor of [[Houston]], a leftist and the first openly-homosexual mayor of the city, briefly issued subpoenas on pastors, ordering them to turn over sermons concerning homosexuality.<ref>Starnes, Todd (October 14, 2014). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2014/10/14/city-houston-demands-pastors-turn-over-sermons.html City of Houston demands pastors turn over sermons]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Starnes, Todd (October 29, 2014). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2014/10/29/houston-mayor-drops-bid-to-subpoena-pastors-sermons.html Houston mayor drops bid to subpoena pastors' sermons]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Hallowell, Billy (August 3, 2015). [https://www.theblaze.com/news/2015/08/03/houston-pastors-hit-back-against-mayor-with-lawsuit-alleging-their-religious-freedoms-were-trampled/ Houston Gov’t Subpoenaed Pastors’ Sermons. Now, They’re Fighting Back.] ''The Blaze''. Retrieved January 9, 2017.</ref>

*In 2014, the mayor of [[Houston]], a leftist and the first openly-homosexual mayor of the city, briefly issued subpoenas on pastors, ordering them to turn over sermons concerning homosexuality.<ref>Starnes, Todd (October 14, 2014). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2014/10/14/city-houston-demands-pastors-turn-over-sermons.html City of Houston demands pastors turn over sermons]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Starnes, Todd (October 29, 2014). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2014/10/29/houston-mayor-drops-bid-to-subpoena-pastors-sermons.html Houston mayor drops bid to subpoena pastors' sermons]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Hallowell, Billy (August 3, 2015). [https://www.theblaze.com/news/2015/08/03/houston-pastors-hit-back-against-mayor-with-lawsuit-alleging-their-religious-freedoms-were-trampled/ Houston Gov’t Subpoenaed Pastors’ Sermons. Now, They’re Fighting Back.] ''The Blaze''. Retrieved January 9, 2017.</ref>

*Richardson, Valerie (October 11, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/11/beto-orourke-blasted-call-strip-tax-status-churche/ Beto blasted for call to strip tax status of churches opposing gay marriage: 'Bigoted nonsense']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 11, 2019.

*Richardson, Valerie (October 11, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/11/beto-orourke-blasted-call-strip-tax-status-churche/ Beto blasted for call to strip tax status of churches opposing gay marriage: 'Bigoted nonsense']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 11, 2019.

*Dreher, Rod (October 11, 2019). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/beto-vs-religious-liberty/ Beto Vs. Religious Liberty]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.</ref>

*Dreher, Rod (October 11, 2019). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/beto-vs-religious-liberty/ Beto Vs. Religious Liberty]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.</ref>

;United Kingdom

;United Kingdom

*Between 2016 and 2019, Scotland had an extreme law that assigned every child a state guardian – a law strongly opposed by Christian organizations and which undermined the family.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (September 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/20/scottish-govt-drops-stalinist-law-assigning-every-child-named-person-state-guardian/ Scottish Govt Drops ‘Stalinist’ Law Assigning Every Child a ‘Named Person’ State Guardian]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/scottish-govt-scraps-plan-to-assign-every-child-a-state-employee-overseer Scottish gov’t scraps plan to assign every child a state employee overseer]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''Christian Institute''). September 23, 2019. Retrieved September 23, 2019.</ref>

*Between 2016 and 2019, Scotland had an extreme law that assigned every child a state guardian – a law strongly opposed by Christian organizations and which undermined the family.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (September 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/20/scottish-govt-drops-stalinist-law-assigning-every-child-named-person-state-guardian/ Scottish Govt Drops ‘Stalinist’ Law Assigning Every Child a ‘Named Person’ State Guardian]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/scottish-govt-scraps-plan-to-assign-every-child-a-state-employee-overseer Scottish gov’t scraps plan to assign every child a state employee overseer]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''Christian Institute''). September 23, 2019. Retrieved September 23, 2019.</ref>

*A British court explicitly stated that Christian values are contradictory to "incompatible with human dignity."<ref>Freiburger, Calvin (October 3, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/british-court-declares-biblical-understanding-of-sex-incompatible-with-human-dignity British court declares Biblical understanding of sex ‘incompatible with human dignity’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 3, 2019.</ref>

*A British court explicitly stated that Christian values are contradictory to "incompatible with human dignity."<ref>Freiburger, Calvin (October 3, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/british-court-declares-biblical-understanding-of-sex-incompatible-with-human-dignity British court declares Biblical understanding of sex ‘incompatible with human dignity’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 3, 2019.</ref>

;European Union

;European Union

*In January 2019, the [[European Court of Human Rights]] ruled it did not violate parental rights for a government to storm a family's house and confiscate its children to force them to attend a public school.<ref name="ECHRmajorblow"/>

*In January 2019, the [[European Court of Human Rights]] ruled it did not violate parental rights for a government to storm a family's house and confiscate its children to force them to attend a public school.<ref name="ECHRmajorblow"/>

;France

;France

*Camp, Frank (February 19, 2017). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/13626/france-passes-speech-law-could-cripple-pro-life-frank-camp France Passes Speech Law That Could Cripple the Pro-Life Movement]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved February 11, 2018.</ref> As of March 2017, the bill was being reviewed by France's Constitutional Council.<ref>Hurd, Dale (March 11, 2017). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2017/march/new-law-could-strangle-french-pro-life-movement Strangling the Pro-Life Movement: What in the World Is Going on in France?]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved February 11, 2018.</ref> Regardless, this law would effectively criminalize the freedom of speech (at least on the internet) of those who support the true human right to life for unborn human beings,<ref name="ProLifeBan"/> and it illustrates the opposition to equal rights in the country.<ref>Morrison, Robert (April 4, 2017). [https://thefederalist.com/2017/04/04/france-reneges-equal-rights-banning-pro-life-websites/ France Reneges On Equal Rights For All By Banning Pro-Life Websites]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved February 11, 2018.</ref> France is already spiritually dead.

*Camp, Frank (February 19, 2017). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/13626/france-passes-speech-law-could-cripple-pro-life-frank-camp France Passes Speech Law That Could Cripple the Pro-Life Movement]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved February 11, 2018.</ref> As of March 2017, the bill was being reviewed by France's Constitutional Council.<ref>Hurd, Dale (March 11, 2017). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2017/march/new-law-could-strangle-french-pro-life-movement Strangling the Pro-Life Movement: What in the World Is Going on in France?]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved February 11, 2018.</ref> Regardless, this law would effectively criminalize the freedom of speech (at least on the internet) of those who support the true human right to life for unborn human beings,<ref name="ProLifeBan"/> and it illustrates the opposition to equal rights in the country.<ref>Morrison, Robert (April 4, 2017). [https://thefederalist.com/2017/04/04/france-reneges-equal-rights-banning-pro-life-websites/ France Reneges On Equal Rights For All By Banning Pro-Life Websites]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved February 11, 2018.</ref> France is already spiritually dead.

*In February 2019, French MP and Secretary of Equality Marlène Schiappa compared supporters of [[Marriage|traditional marriage]] to members of [[Islamic terrorism|Islamic terrorists]].<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (February 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/23/macron-mp-compares-traditional-marriage-activists-to-islamic-terrorists/ Macron MP Compares Traditional Marriage Activists to Islamic Terrorists]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.</ref><ref>Smits, Jeanne (March 1, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/french-politician-compares-gay-marriage-opponents-to-muslim-radical-terrorists French politician compares gay ‘marriage’ opponents to Muslim radical terrorists]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 2, 2019.</ref>

*In February 2019, French MP and Secretary of Equality Marlène Schiappa compared supporters of [[Marriage|traditional marriage]] to members of [[Islamic terrorism|Islamic terrorists]].<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (February 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/23/macron-mp-compares-traditional-marriage-activists-to-islamic-terrorists/ Macron MP Compares Traditional Marriage Activists to Islamic Terrorists]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.</ref><ref>Smits, Jeanne (March 1, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/french-politician-compares-gay-marriage-opponents-to-muslim-radical-terrorists French politician compares gay ‘marriage’ opponents to Muslim radical terrorists]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 2, 2019.</ref>

;Germany

;Germany

*[[Free speech]]

*[[Free speech]]

*[[Equality Act]]

*[[Equality Act]]

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