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Spain Votes 311-33 to Ban Conversion Therapy

7/11/2025

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Spain's Congress has taken a bold step, voting 311-33 to ban conversion therapies that attempt to alter sexual orientation or gender identity. This groundbreaking law could lead to imprisonment for pastors offering non-affirming counseling. Critics warn it threatens religious freedoms and challenges Spain's Christian heritage, as the bill now awaits Senate approval.

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Spain's Congress has taken a bold step, voting 311-33 to ban conversion therapies that attempt to alter sexual orientation or gender identity. This groundbreaking law could lead to imprisonment for pastors offering non-affirming counseling. Critics warn it threatens religious freedoms and challenges Spain's Christian heritage, as the bill now awaits Senate approval.