YES, BUT HOW LONG UNTIL THE CHARGES ARE PRESSED, TOO?

In a move that shouldn't surprise anyone, police have investigated an English minister for saying homosexuals can reorient themselves:

An English cleric was investigated by police for suggesting that homosexuals should "reorient" themselves and convert to heterosexuals, reports London’s Daily Telegraph.

The Rt. Rev. Dr. Peter Forster, the bishop of Chester, suggested in a newspaper interview that gays should seek psychiatric help.

The comments drew the ire of the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement, which accused him of putting forward an "offensive" and "scandalous" argument. The group filed a complaint with the local police suggesting that his comments would incite people against homosexuals, which would violate a 1986 Public Order law.

After an investigation, police decided not to press charges.

This is the first time this has happened that I'm aware of. But don't be surprised when we see it in the US as well. Anyone critical of homosexual activity easily can be charged with "hate speech" and discrimination while freedom of speech and freedom of religion goes out the window.

The good folks at the The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (hah!) had this to say:

Martin Reynolds, the communication director of the LGCM, welcomed the investigation into what he described as "scandalous" views. "These are irresponsible remarks that could inflame latent homophobia," he said.

"I am sure that the bishop is a very gentle man and his views are sincere. But many people in history who are gentle and sincere have said things that are evil.

"If he wants to say that homosexuality is a sin then he is entitled to his views but to say it is a psychiatric disorder is wrong.

"What is particularly worrying is that this man has spent 18 months researching this issue. We welcome the police investigation."

You see the bishop had put 'forward an "offensive" and "scandalous" argument from a bygone age'. Well to the stocks with him! When he can change his religious beliefs and express them acceptably, then we'll allow him to have religious freedom and freedom of speech.