California lawmakers proposed a bill in 2023 called AB-957 that could classify parents and entities like churches and schools that choose not to affirm a child’s “gender transition” as child abusers, presenting potential criminal penalties for those convicted and stripping parents of custody.[13]
And where does that leave solid parents, guardians, foster parents, and so on? Where does that leave the teachings of traditional Christianity? Because LGBTQ+ affirmation may not be a primary doctrine--believe me, I've had that mental fight. But if it starts here, I'm afraid Christians may find their entire faith villainized and outlawed.
