# Bill C-9 and the Future of ‘Hate Speech’

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Podcast: [The Ezra Institute Podcast for Cultural Reformation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ezra-institute-podcast-for-cultural-reformation-5285519)
Published: 2025-12-10T19:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

We’re briefly pausing our Advent series to address the urgent news surrounding Canada’s proposed Bill C-9. Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Michael Thiessen break down what this anti-hate legislation really means for free speech, public Christianity, and the future of law in the West. They explain how new “hate propaganda” provisions, vague definitions, and sentence enhancements threaten to criminalize biblical teaching, blur the line between sin and crime, and empower the state to police beliefs rather than actions. Framed through a Christian worldview, they explore why every society enforces a moral vision—and why the question isn’t whether, but which worldview will shape law. They also consider how Bill C-9 could impact churches, Christian schools, and open disagreement with other religions, while calling believers to bold proclamation of the gospel even in the face of mounting legal pressure. Get Dr. Boot’s latest book, Think Christianly: https://ezrapress.ca/products/think-christianly-developing-an-undivided-mind Buy our new Foundations curriculum: https://ezramedia.tv/foundations/ Stay up to date with Ezra Events: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/events/

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