Tbilisi, October 7, 2024
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The Georgian Orthodox Church issued a statement in support of the recently signed law aimed at protecting children from LGBT propaganda.
The statement emphasizes the importance of protecting family values amid rising challenges, particularly from ideologies that undermine traditional family structures. It criticizes educational materials containing LGBT propaganda and highlights the efforts to align educational content with fundamental values. The recent law, adopted by Parliament on 
Georgian Parliament approves bill against LGBT propagandaThe package consists of the central bill, “On the Protection of Family Values and Minors,” with 18 amendments to various other laws.
“>September 17 and signed into law by the Speaker of Parliament on 
Georgia: Anti-LGBT propaganda measures signed into lawThe package consists of the central law, “On the Protection of Family Values and Minors,” with 18 amendments to various other laws.”>October 3, is viewed as a positive step towards safeguarding the identity of the Georgian people and promoting societal well-being.
The statement reads:
Today in Georgia, as in many countries around the world, the protection of family values has become a significant challenge. Over the years, both the Patriarchate of Georgia and the majority of the population have responded to this issue, each contributing to the safeguarding of family values in the face of growing challenges.
The Georgian Church has consistently defended our youth from ideologies that undermine traditional family structures.
Several years ago, school textbooks for students and teachers attracted sharp and just criticism from the Patriarchate of Georgia, as some topics in these textbooks openly undermined family values. It took considerable and active effort to remove passages containing LGBTQI propaganda from educational resources, as educational materials should align with our fundamental values.
Moreover, the spread of LGBTQI propaganda has repeatedly created significant social rifts within society and has even become a tool of tension for those calling for deepening polarization.
In light of these trends, the law On Family Values and the Protection of Minors adopted by the current government of Georgia represents a positive step forward.
We hope this law will yield fruitful results for the well-being of our society, as it is a significant and decisive measure to protect the traditional values that define the identity of the Georgian people.
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