and Canada criticized the language of new Canadian legislation banning LGBTQ+ conversion therapy in their sermons on Sunday, alleging the law’s broad scope and vague phrasing could lead to the criminalization of even private conversations related to sexuality. Thousands of Christian leaders in the U.S. Some religious leaders said the ban is based on a “myth” that heterosexuality and cisgender identity are preferable.Pastors in Canada feel they have been “stripped of their religious freedom,” American evangelist Franklin Graham said.They claim the legislation’s broad scope could lead to the criminalization of even private conversations. Thousands of Christian leaders on Sunday said they would be willing to protest against Canada’s recent ban on conversion therapy, which took effect Jan.