Anti-Christian rhetoric and the creation of the safe LGBTQ space

Parents pushing back against the madness of radical gender ideology

By

James Pew

"When people get used to preferential treatment, equal treatment seems like discrimination." - Thomas Sowell

There has been a rash of recent incidents of anti-Christian / anti-Catholic rhetoric coming from a variety of concerning places. Most alarming, a trustee at a Catholic school board in Kitchener, Waterloo named Wendy Ashby who tweeted -  “The most dangerous creature on the planet is the White Christian Male.”

Rebel News reporter, David Menzies, showed up with a camera crew to a meeting of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) on Monday to ask Trustee Ashby about her hateful tweet. Ashby was a no show at the meeting (apparently she attended remotely via Zoom due to the presence of protestors calling for her firing). This prompted Menzies to remark:

“Alas, not only is Ashby a racist and a sexist and a misandrist, but given that she was AWOL she’s also a coward.”

This should be a big story, and it's telling that it’s not. However, Rebel News is taking it seriously. Trustee Ashby should apologize and be disciplined. But instead, the WCDSB refuses to condemn her remarks, and worse, consistent with a recent and disturbing pattern, the police were called on parents who were upset by the hate filled comments and wanted something done about it. Here is the full report by David Menzies on the Rebel News platform.

On April 25th, police were called to yet another Catholic school board. This time, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB). It was during a board meeting where the topic of raising the Pride flag at YCDSB schools this June sparked the ruckus. Apparently the police had also been called to several previous meetings as well. The reason given was the need to deal with angry parents. The CBC report regarding the April 25th meeting has a short video embedded where you can hear angry parents shouting and disrupting the proceedings. 

As with other instances when angry parents confront school boards, the CBC and many others, give the impression that these parents are intolerant of the LGBTQ or are somehow bigoted. There is very little interest in understanding the point of view of parents concerned with school policies related to gender ideology that are pushed on students in an effort to make LGBTQ students “feel safe.” There is so much talk about “safe spaces” and the need for safety, one would think that today’s students are living in a violent war zone. The whole line of argument is disingenuous, and is intended to shut down discussion by asserting that those who criticize or challenge LGBTQ propaganda, are uncaring bigots or far right religious extremists. Not surprisingly, this infuriates parents even more.

This brings me to a recent city council meeting in a small Ontario township that is successfully pushing back against the encroachment of gender ideology. A motion to ban non-government flags was brought forward by Councilor John Scholten, of the Ontario Township of Norwich, and passed at last Tuesday’s council meeting. From Mr. Scholten:

 “I simply need to look at our federal, provincial and municipal flags to see everything we need to maintain the unity that is already there. By flying these flags alone on township property, we can coexist in peace and harmony no matter who we are or what we believe. To open the door to flying flags that represent any particular group or organization or ideology will only divide rather than unite.”

Woke Watch Canada readers may remember back in March of this year, when Elton Robinson, a parent at the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB), wrote about a request parents made to fly the Christian flag at their children's schools during the Easter holiday. At the time Elton wrote this article, we were aware that there was a slim chance that the GECDSB would approve it. The point of the article, and of the parents requesting the raising of the Christian flag during Easter, was to force the board to deal with the hypocrisy of not allowing the displaying of non-government or political flags, banners, or signage, while at the same time proudly displaying the LGBTQ Pride and Progress flags. The events in Norwich are another important development in the pushback against state-sanctioned Social Justice indoctrination.

At the time of this writing, there were more than 250 comments on a report published on April 26th in the National Post (NP) regarding the city council of the Township of Norwich which passed the motion (3-2), essentially banning all non-governmental flags, including Pride and Progress flags and banners, from government buildings, and in a separate decision, rejecting a call to declare June as Pride month. 

Scanning through the comments I couldn’t find many that were not in support of the Township of Norwich’s decision. Below I’ve shared a few that I thought made good points and seem to be generally reflective of the attitudes of the majority.

“Another case of people moving into a small rural community because they admire their peaceful and idyllic way of life and bringing with them their hatred and bigotry and demanding the community change. This Council has the correct response.” - National Post reader, Harold Beale

Mr. Beale has a point, should there not be places in Canada where those with traditional values can live free of the undemocratic pressures associated with the Social Justice movement that coerces people into supporting things they may have no interest in?

A comment, relevant to the question above, was made by NP reader, Anne McFadden:

“I am still reeling over the concept of a politician actually representing the majority of his constituents. What an unusual act in this day and age.

I feel no obligation to be a cheering section for how other people live their lives. I believe that most people do not care one way or another. The whole issue should be dropped and the way to do that is to do what this brave council has done and then stop giving it any attention at all.”

In response to a commenter who felt that it should not be made illegal for people to display political flags and symbols, NP reader, Joe Candor, replied with the following:

“There's a difference between flying a pride flag on your front lawn and one raised over a government building. Government buildings represent all citizens, while the pride flag does not represent all citizens, and it has no place assuming it does. Try thinking about ALL citizens, not just the ones you want to appease.”

A clever observation came from NP reader, Harry Elliot:

“Just like ‘there's no place for the state in the bedrooms of the nation’, the bedrooms of the nation have no place on the flagpoles the nation.”

There were so many comments expressing support for the mayor and council, here is another from NP reader Pam Jenson:

“Good for that Mayor who won’t roll over and allow the mob crowd to wipe their feet on him. Now if more politicians and others would follow that Mayors example and show some courage , common sense could be restored.”

 Tami Murray, the head of Oxford County’s Pride organization, stormed out of council chambers during the meeting. She was quoted saying - “It’s disgusting. I’m very disappointed for the 2SLGBTQ community, it sets us back. It’s regression.”

NP reader, Bill Buchanan, responded directly to Murray’s comments:

“There is a level of irony to this. Why do you need a city council or a flag flying on a school’s flagpole to validate your sexuality? Will you not be the same person tomorrow regardless of how the council voted? Can you not exhibit ‘pride’ unless a flag is flying in a public place? Why is seeking public approval of your sexuality necessary at all? You need no one’s approval to be proud of who you are.

I am a proud Canadian. I do not need to see a Canadian flag flying somewhere to feel that way. Admittedly, I do like seeing the maple leaf proudly displayed, but ultimately, my sense of patriotism does not depend on whether or not a Canadian flag is flying in a prominent public space. I am who I am.

Once again, you need no one’s approval to be proud of who you are. Remember that.”

NP reader, Tara Chen, also responding to Murray’s histrionics:

“How does this set anybody back? One's sexual orientation doesn't need flags, parades, storytimes, Why does one even need to celebrate one's sexual orientation? It is what it is and shouldn't require movements or outside approval or praise from anyone else. As long as it's lawful, what people do in the privacy of their bedrooms is their own business. I'm not interested in telling you about my business and I'm not interested in hearing about anyone else's.”

NP reader, John Wesley made a practical comment that really should not need to be said. But here we are:

“Colours or no colours the LGTBQ+++++ community has always been free to do whatever they do behind closed doors presuming they are of age and consenting adults. Not sure colourful flags make any difference.”

Some comments displayed anger and frustration at what many perceive to be encroachment of the LGBTQ movement that does more to divide people than support the so-called “marginalized.” From NP reader, Jack Chivarini:

“These flags are always done under the guise of ‘raising awareness.’ Don't worry, we're all aware how insufferable you ‘progressives’ are at ruining everything good and decent.”

I’ll leave it at that for today. But I will keep an eye on developments at these school boards and any others who push back against the Social Justice push for radical gender ideology.

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Thanks for reading. For more from this author read, Parents continue to be disappointed with the performance of the GECDSB

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