The law “On Family Values and Protection of Minors,” recently passed by the Georgian parliament, has been hailed as a positive development. According to a report by 1tv.ge, the Public Relations Service of the Patriarchate of Georgia issued a press release commending the law.
The statement highlights the current challenges faced in protecting family values in Georgia, which resonate with issues seen in many countries globally.
It emphasizes the strong stance taken by both the Patriarchate of Georgia and the majority of the population in safeguarding family values amidst escalating challenges. The Church of Georgia has consistently defended the youth from ideologies that pose a threat to traditional family structures.
The statement recalls a past incident where the Patriarchate of Georgia criticized certain textbooks for promoting ideologies that undermine family values. Efforts were made to remove LGBTQI propaganda from these educational resources to align them with Georgian fundamental values.
The spread of LGBTQI propaganda has been a source of social division and polarization. The recently passed law on family values and protection of minors is viewed as a positive step towards addressing these issues.
The statement concludes with hope that the law will have a positive impact on Georgian society by protecting traditional values that define the nation’s identity. The law was signed by the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili, after it was not signed by President Salome Zurabishvili.