A defiant Bishop Fred Henry refused to apologize Wednesday for his comments opposing same-sex marriage in the face of two complaints filed with Alberta's human rights commission.
The complaints, filed independently, claim the Calgary bishop attacked homosexuals in remarks he made in a letter published in the local press and on the website of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary in January.
But the outspoken Henry claims he is the victim of an attempt to muzzle him.
"Freedom of religion and freedom of speech are foundational, and if we're to have an honest debate in society, all the voices have to be heard, including that of the churches," said Henry, who recently said if he had the power he'd consider excommunicating Prime Minister Paul Martin over his government's plan to legalize same-sex marriage.
The controversial bill will be voted on in less than two weeks.
"I think I'm owed an apology for putting me through this rigmarole of harassment and intimidation and attempt to silence me," Henry said.
Tell it like it is Bishop and don't let them violate your rights. I hope the Church defends their man to the bitter end.
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