UK Christian and Hindu Leaders Unite Against Redefined Islamophobia Laws That Threaten Free Speech
Religious Freedom Advocates Warn New Definition Could Criminalize Biblical Teaching and Criticism of Islam
Christian and Hindu leaders in the United Kingdom have joined forces to oppose proposed legislation that would redefine Islamophobia in ways they warn could criminalize legitimate religious criticism, biblical teaching, and free speech.
The coalition of religious leaders argues that the new definition is overly broad and could be weaponized to silence theological discourse, suppress religious freedom, and prosecute believers for holding traditional doctrinal positions.
The proposed redefinition of Islamophobia, backed by Muslim advocacy organizations and some political leaders, would classify criticism of Islamic beliefs, practices, or theology as a form of racial discrimination.
Christian leaders warn this conflates religious critique with racism, creating a protected status for Islamic doctrine that no other religion enjoys under British law and effectively establishing a blasphemy law that applies only to Islam.
Broad Definition Could Prosecute Christians for Sharing Gospel or Doctrinal Beliefs
Church leaders detailed specific concerns about how the proposed definition would impact Christian ministry and witness. They noted that core Christian teachings, including Jesus Christ as the only way to salvation and the rejection of Muhammad as a prophet, could be classified as Islamophobic under the new framework. Evangelism directed toward Muslims, comparative theology discussions, and even reading certain biblical passages aloud could potentially violate the law.
Hindu leaders expressed parallel concerns, noting that their theological objections to Islamic doctrine and historical grievances regarding Islamic conquest and persecution of Hindus in South Asia could be criminalized. The interfaith coalition emphasized that while they oppose genuine bigotry and violence against Muslims as individuals, protecting Islamic ideology from criticism represents a fundamental threat to free society and religious liberty.
Legal experts supporting the religious leaders' position noted that the definition's vague language about "expressions of Muslimness" could encompass virtually any aspect of Islamic practice or belief, making it impossible for non Muslims to critique any element of Islamic theology, history, or contemporary practice without risking prosecution.
THE CRUSADER'S OPINION
Britain wants to make it illegal to criticize Islam.
Not illegal to attack Muslims as people.
Illegal to question Islamic theology, doctrine, or practice.
Christians could face prosecution for saying Jesus is the only way to God.
For rejecting Muhammad as a prophet.
For sharing the Gospel with Muslims.
For reading Bible verses that contradict Islamic teaching.
No other religion receives this protection.
You can mock Christianity endlessly in Britain without consequence.
You can deny the Trinity, call Christ a liar, blaspheme the Holy Spirit, all protected speech.
But question Islamic doctrine and face criminal charges.
This is dhimmi law being imposed on non Muslims.
This is Sharia creeping into British legislation through the back door.
And it reveals what Western governments truly fear: not radical Islam, but Christians who refuse to stay silent about truth.
When your gospel becomes hate speech, you live in a nation that has already surrendered.
Britain traded its Christian heritage for fear of offending the one religion that will never reciprocate the courtesy.
TAKE ACTION
Defend Religious Freedom in UK: • Christian Concern: www.christianconcern.com/donate (legal defense for Christians) • Email: info@christianconcern.com | Phone: +44 (0)20 7467 3453
Free Speech Advocacy: • Alliance Defending Freedom UK: www.adfuk.org/donate (protects freedom of speech and religion) • Email: info@adfuk.org | Phone: +44 (0)20 7340 5291
Support Persecuted UK Christians: • Christian Legal Centre: www.christianlegalcentre.com/donate (provides legal representation) • Email: info@christianlegalcentre.com
What You Can Do Today: • Contact UK Members of Parliament urging them to oppose the Islamophobia redefinition legislation • Sign petitions organized by Christian Concern and Alliance Defending Freedom opposing the law • Share testimonies of Christians prosecuted under hate speech laws in other countries on social media • Support legal defense funds for UK Christians facing prosecution for expressing biblical beliefs • Educate your congregation about threats to religious freedom and encourage letters to government officials
