But before you say 'that could never happen in America' or, 'as long as it doesn't affect me,' let's look at three disturbing news stories. 

Just across the U.S./Canadian border, a Christian bus driver was arrested and charged with a hate crime for evangelizing. Bill Whatcott gave out gospel pamphlets at a Pride parade saying homosexuality can lead to diseases, (which it can) and Jesus can save gay people if they repent of their sins (which He can).

Toronto Police said in a statement that Whatcott "distributed anti-gay material which promoted hatred toward the gay community." The 51-year-old Christian man was charged with "willful promotion of hatred against an identifiable group, namely the gay community."

Apparently, they've reinterpreted John 3:16 to suggest God so loved the world – except for the LGBTQ – that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ to give His life as a ransom for the sins of whoever believes – unless you're LGBTQ. This must be the New Liberal Translation.