It is notable because individual intolerance was in a way sanctified by a statement by North American Islamic scholars that declared queer life sinful. ***Even if sex-ed exemptions are allowed in Alberta, I’m glad the Londonderry teacher challenged the disdain toward LGBTQ2+ groups. That sentence by the Islamic scholars echoes the beliefs of the World Congress of Families created by American conservatives back in 1997, which now exists as the International Organization for the Family. The logical extension of the Islamic scholars’ argument is also damaging for all Muslims in North America. But leaders of the white far-right, sensing weakness in the solidarity of rights groups, have switched tacks for the moment.

Source: thestar July 07, 2023 17:11 UTC