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"Hate Speech" Bill Threat to Free Speech

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“And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32

Responsibilities and Rights
The only Biblical restrictions on our freedom of speech in the Ten Commandments are: “You shall not take the Name of the Lord your God in vain” and “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour.” Outside of those prohibitions of blasphemy and slander, we have freedom of speech. “Do not commit Adultery” prohibits immorality and pornography in all its forms by upholding the sanctity of marriage. “You shall not commit Murder” prohibits incitement to hatred and violence. So outside of these few Biblical restrictions, we have freedom of speech.

Revised Hate Speech Bill Now Open for Comment

truth sounds like hate to those who hate truth Action Alert from FORSA:

The call for comments on the revised draft of the PREVENTION AND COMBATING OF HATE CRIMES AND HATE SPEECH BILL (“the Bill”) is now open until 15 February 2019 (final date extended from 31 January to 15 February 2019).

Religious Freedom at Risk
Most notably, clause 4(1) of the Bill makes “hate speech” a crime – with potentially dire repercussions from a freedom of speech, freedom of expression, and freedom of conscience point of view. The offence will make any speech (as well as the distribution of such speech) that could be construed to be “harmful” on a wide range of subjective grounds, a criminal act carrying a jail sentence of up to three (3) years.

Religious Exemption Clause is only Valid For “Pulpits”
While we are encouraged by the inclusion of a “religious exemption clause” (in clause 4(2)(d)) in the Bill – as advocated for by FOR SA, and the many religious organisations and groups who previously made submissions on the Bill – concerns regarding criminalisation of free speech remain. Especially as the Deputy Minister of Justice noted that the religious exemption clause would only apply to “pulpits”.

Even if you have previously made a submission on the Bill (to the Deputy Minister of Justice), please do make a submission again (this time, to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Justice). Written submissions must be received by 15 February 2019, and can be emailed to the Committee Secretary, Mr Vhonani Ramaano ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ).

Rescue Those Being Led Away to Death

A3 March-for-life 2019800px March for Life – 31 January 2019 - Prayer and Action

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The 1st of February 2019 will mark the 22nd anniversary of the legalisation of abortion on demand in South Africa. For this reason, Christians who respect the Sanctity of Life will be observing Sunday, 27 January as Sanctity Life Sunday, a day of prayer and repentance for the national sin of abortion. On Thursday, 31 January, Africa Christian Action will be holding a Prayer Service outside the gates of Parliament, starting at 13:00. This will be preceded by a solemn funeral procession March to Parliament, starting at 12:30. Meet in Keizersgracht Street parking lot below Cape Peninsula University of Technology (and near to the wall painting of an African woman). Please dress in black. Click here for more information.

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"Rescue those being led away to death, hold back those staggering towards slaughter." Proverbs 24:11

Biblical Truth Must Lead to Action

This is a Biblical command. We are commanded to rescue those being led away to death. Biblical Truth should always involve knowledge that moves us to action. Theology is not just to stimulate us intellectually and to add to the memory bank of our knowledge and Theological information. It is always meant to change attitudes and actions, behaviour and belief. The whole concept of Biblical knowledge and Truth is always experiential. It is faith in action. It must not only affect the head. It must affect the heart and the hands. It is not just intellectual. It is emotional and spiritual. It is transformational. Biblical truth leads to bold action.

From the Mailbag 2018 - For Praise, Prayer and Action

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