Quebec Moves to Ban Prayer in Public Places
While the proposed legislation is currently aimed at Muslim groups, it will apply to all religions. Quebec was historically known as Canada's most Catholic province, with many churches leading Eucharistic processions through the streets of Quebec on various feasts.
(Montreal) — [LifeSiteNews.com] Quebec Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge revealed that the province plans to ban prayer in public places. (Image: Created by Grok AI)
In an August 28 statement posted on X, Roberge announced that he will introduce legislation to prohibit public prayer after Muslim groups have begun publicly praying in Quebec streets and parks.
"The proliferation of street prayers is a serious and sensitive issue in Quebec," Roberge wrote, adding that Premier François Legault raised the issue of ending public prayer in December.
"The Premier of Quebec has given me the mandate to strengthen secularism, and I am firmly committed to fulfilling this mandate diligently," he continued. "Thanks to the reflections conducted in caucus and the committee's report, our deliberations on several aspects of secularism are well advanced."
"This fall, we will therefore table a bill to strengthen secularism in Quebec, including by prohibiting street prayers," Roberge declared.
Roberge's announcement has been met with harsh criticism by both Muslims and Canadians, who foresee the law being used to implement further restrictions on freedom of speech and freedom to worship.
While the proposed legislation is currently aimed at Muslim groups, it will apply to all religions. Quebec was historically known as Canada's most Catholic province, with many churches leading Eucharistic processions through the streets of Quebec on various feasts... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here
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