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While western governments, NATO, and media do their utmost to demonize Russia - some of which is deserved, Russia's stand against LGBTQ, paedophilia, and child transgenderism would make it appear to be more of a Christian country than any country in the west. Curious, eh?
Putin signs law expanding restrictions on gay 'propaganda',
banning any information considered to 'promote homosexuality'
By JESSICA WARREN FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 12:48 EST, 5 December 2022 | UPDATED: 13:06 EST, 5 December 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that significantly expands restrictions on gay 'propaganda', banning activities and information considered to promote LGBT rights in the country.
A 2013 law banned what authorities deem to be spreading 'propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations' to minors. The new law expands that ban to spreading such information to people aged 18 and older.
The new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theatre productions deemed to contain such 'propaganda'.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that significantly expands restrictions on gay 'propaganda'. Pictured, Putin delivering a speech during the #WeAreTogether volunteer forum at the Manezh Central Exhibition Hall in Moscow, Russia, December 5, 2022
It also broadens the existing restrictions by banning information about gender transitions to be spread to minors and bans information deemed to be propaganda promoting paedophilia.
Violations are punishable by fines and, if committed by non-residents, could lead to their expulsion from Russia.
The fines range from 100,000 roubles (£1,300) to 4 million roubles (£52,000). For some violations, foreigners could face 15 days' detention prior to expulsion.
The law does not make violations a criminal offence — Russian law stipulates that the criminal code can be amended only through an independent Bill. Some politicians have suggested they favour such a measure.
Authorities have already used the existing law to stop gay pride marches and detain gay rights activists.
Pictured, law enforcement officers block participants of the LGBT community rally "X St.Petersburg Pride"
in Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 3, 2019
The Kremlin did not immediately announce Putin's signature on Monday, but it was shown on a copy of the measure published on the website of the Duma, the lower house of parliament.
It comes as the Kremlin exerts increased pressure on minority groups and opponents of Putin at home, quashing independent media groups and further stifling free speech as Moscow ramps up a decade-long campaign to promote what it says are 'traditional' values.
Rights groups say the new law is intended to drive so-called 'non-traditional' LGBT lifestyles led by lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people out of public life altogether.
Rushing by in the direction of Sodom is Canada and its far-left government and media.
Guelph drag queen sees all-ages shows targeted by social media campaigns
A Guelph drag queen's event was cancelled last month as a result of threats
James Chaarani · CBC News ·
Posted: Dec 06, 2022 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: December 6
A Guelph drag queen says their shows are being targeted by two Ontario-based social media campaigns, resulting in the cancellation of one event and the performer feeling uneasy about an upcoming show.
Last month, Crystal Quartz had a drag brunch organized at Kelseys Original Roadhouse in Burlington. But following threats made to the restaurant, management was forced to cancel, the restaurant confirmed to CBC Kitchener-Waterloo. Restaurant management couldn't disclose information about these threats due to an ongoing police investigation.
Since then, a link to Quartz's Dec. 11 all-ages brunch at a Boston Pizza in Hamilton was shared in a Facebook group, asking members to purchase tickets to sell out the event in a bid to prevent "sick parents" from bringing their kids.
These incidents come shortly after a mass shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colo., that killed five people, and have left Quartz feeling unsafe.
The drag queen posted an impassioned video on social media about the anti-LGBTQ threats that they, and other performers and promoters, have received.
Note: The Club Q mass shooting was committed by a non-binary man, not a right-wing lunatic.
Crystal Quartz is now raising funds to help enhance security at the shows. (Submitted by Crystal Quartz)
Guelph Police Services are investigating the alleged incidents Quartz brought up in the video.
In the meantime, Quartz told CBC News they're raising funds for an ID scanner and self-defence classes, and said that they're looking into other security options.
"I want to get an ID scanner so that even if the people come in there, we know what their names are at least," Quartz said.
'It was absolutely terrifying'
Hamilton drag performer Hexe Noire was also confronted during a drag storytime last month at a public library in the city.
There were people protesting the event, but also counter-protesters with a heavy police presence — something Noire hadn't seen before.
"This is the first time in my drag career that I've been affected directly by this," Noire, a cis woman, told CBC News. "It was absolutely terrifying."
Noire explained she received online threats as well.
"I'm a mother with four children who goes into the library dressed as a drag clown to teach children about diversity and that it's OK to be different," she said.
"Had I had a program such as this for myself as a young queer child, I would have flourished, and I don't understand what the issue with reading books to children is."
Quartz said that this type of harassment is new as the LGBTQ community becomes more visible and more mainstream.
"Before we were hiding who we were, right? So now we're being seen more and these people just, they don't want anything to do with that," Quartz said.
"And that's fine. If you don't like me, that's cool. Just go on your merry way and I'll go on mine, right?"
Except, you keep showing up in restaurants and libraries where children are present. You go your way, I'll go mine is the way it was before you came bursting out of your closets.
But this harassment isn't just aimed at drag queens, according to K-W-based trans activist Cait Glasson. The transgender community is being targeted, too.
"They're definitely well and truly emboldened, the transphobic people," Glasson said. "They are very emboldened. I get threats on my Twitter with some regularity.
"My personal belief is that the best way to fix it is education," she said, stressing that understanding about the trans community comes from knowing someone who is trans.
A study of LGBTQ people in Waterloo Region carried out in 2018 found that 10 per cent of those surveyed have experienced violence due to their sexual orientation; 26 per cent faced violence due to their gender identity.
There is no excuse for committing acts of violence against drag queens, trans people, or anyone else with the possible exception of paedophiles. Intelligent, organized campaigns can be effective without violence.
LGBTQ and drag queen outreach programs do put our children in danger. They turn them against the Bible, and ultimately God, but threats and violence are not the answer. You can't bring people to Jesus by acting like the devil. Neither will you get the help of God in your actions.
Deuteronomy 22:5 ESV /
“A woman shall not wear a man's garment, nor shall a man put on a woman's cloak, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord your God.
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