motivated by anti-Islam bias.
For years, we've warned that this is one path by which Islam gains political influence in the West. In my view, measures like this move society closer to treating criticism of Islam as something deserving of special legal protection. I believe that raises serious concerns about free speech and religious liberty.
I also believe we're seeing a similar pattern elsewhere. In Tampa, Florida, State Attorney Suzy Lopez, a
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appointee, is prosecuting Christians for preaching to Muslims on public property in a case involving alleged disruption of a religious assembly. That prosecution benefits CAIR's agenda and sends a chilling message to Christians who engage in public evangelism.
Christians need to pay attention to what's happening around them. If criticism of one religion receives increasing legal protection while biblical preaching faces criminal prosecution, we should be asking hard questions about the future of free speech and religious liberty in America.
How much more needs to happen before Christians wake up?
Mr. Salim was born in Bangladesh and grew up in Falls Church, where he ran track and was elected class president. He was elected to the senate in 2023. |