Valuetainment "Canada’s Spiritual War” - Bible ‘Hate Speech’ Ruling SPARKS Backlash
Apr 4, 2026
Rob, a panel contributor who adds historical and religious context, and Tom Ellsworth, a long-form commentator on geopolitics and culture, tackle Canada’s proposed law that could ban quoting parts of the Bible. They debate free speech, constitutional differences, faith’s role in public life, global threats to Christians, and when military intervention is justified.
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Canada Bill C-9 Could Target Bible Quotations
- Canada is fast-tracking Bill C-9 which critics say could criminalize quoting certain Bible passages as hate speech.
- Rob highlights 40 civil and religious groups asked for clarification after a heated House debate and Senate referral.
Legal Attacks Seen As Symptom Of Cultural Spiritual War
- Tom frames the debate as part of a larger decline of truth and an attack on Christianity, calling it a 'spiritual war.'
- He ties legal moves against scripture to cultural shifts on gender, abortion, and societal nihilism.
Tom's Conversion After A Silent Monastery Visit
- Tom shares his conversion from Jewish upbringing to Christianity after visiting a silent Catholic monastery while working on Loki.
- He describes relief from lifelong depression and alcoholism and says Christianity gave him peace and purpose.