I got this in my email today. Just wondering if anyone else got this petition? I agree with it but don’t know how anyone got my email address.

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The United Nations is coordinating an attack on religious freedom.

The United Nations appointed Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Ahmed Shaheed, has chosen to pursue a controversial agenda that includes abortion and LGBT+ rights.

Sign the petition to tell the UN President of the Human Rights Council and Secretary General of the United Nations to dismiss him.

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Dear Amy,

Without question, we’re certainly in unique times. 2020 has brought us many challenges: the spread of COVID-19, unchecked government mandate and decree, churches closed for some time, riots and unrest on the streets, and the grossly unbalanced reporting by so-called “journalists” and media.

But the scariest part of 2020 is unseen, happening behind closed doors.

The United Nations is coordinating an attack on religious freedom.

This was exposed from a recent report taking to task traditional religious beliefs and values regarding the right to life for pre-born babies, and biological sex, by the United Nations appointed Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Ahmed Shaheed.

Sign the petition to demand Elisabeth Tichy-Fisslberger (President of the UN Human Rights Council) and Antonio Guterres (Secretary General of the United Nations( to dismiss Ahmed Shaheed: his agenda is incompatible with religious freedom!

Mr. Shaheed has chosen to pursue a controversial agenda that includes abortion and LGBT+ rights.

His report calls religious beliefs valuing the right to life, traditional marriage, and biological sex a human right violation.

At a time when 80 percent of the global population is facing high restrictions on religious freedom, the UN is giving time – and a microphone - to a man working to undermine freedom of religion or belief even further.

The United Nations is made up of 193 sovereign states. Some of which were founded or are rooted in religious faith. Most claim to respect the religious values of citizens. This petition is our opportunity to send a signal to the 193 countries that make up the United Nations that bureaucrats are coordinating attacks on our faith and values.

Add your name: tell the UN to dismiss Mr. Shaheed and stop undermining your religious freedom by signing the petition!

“The report shockingly conflates conservative religious beliefs about life, marriage, and biological sex with religious justifications for abhorrent human rights violations.

Many women, as well as men, hold conservative religious beliefs, but the report treats their freedom to live according to these beliefs as secondary to abortion and new claims to rights based on sexual orientation and gender identity. No international treaty recognizes a right to abortion, but the report simply asserts that one exists and that it trumps a medical provider’s right to conscientious objection.

Mr. Shaheed is recommending state intervention in matters of religious doctrine, curtailing rights of conscience, and accusing conservative religions and adherents of human rights abuse. Let that sink in for a minute…

In other words, this rapporteur is telling the world that beliefs like yours have no place in polite company – let alone in the public square! The sad irony is Special Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed is injuring the very people and institutions and liberty which he is mandated to protect!

Sign now! Mr. Shaheed secularist views and actions are not compatible with his appointed role as UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief. Demand his termination!

Sincerely,

James Schadenberg and the entire CitizenGO Team

P.S. Lend us your voice to make a difference! By signing this petition, an email will be sent to your behalf to notify your government representatives of this dangerous attack on religious freedom and national sovereignty.

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References:
U.N. report promotes abortion, LGBT 'rights' over human rights (The Washington Times)
[washingtontimes.com]

UN Expert: World Religions Should Defer to the Authority of UN Experts (C-FAM)
[c-fam.org]

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