"Serbian lawmakers narrowly gave final approval Thursday an anti-discrimination law that is part of pro-Western reforms but was strongly opposed by the Serbian Orthodox Church and other conservatives. Parliament passed the bill with a slim majority of 127 votes in favor to 59 against — one more vote than was needed for passage in the 250-member parliament. The remaining deputies did not attend. The law bans any kind of discrimination, whether based on race, religion, sexual orientation or gender or other factors. The legislation was part of reforms to align the nation with European Union policies and was crucial if Serbian citizens were to gain the right to travel without visas to the 27 EU member nations." [AP]
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This was actually debated a lot on tv there. Was funny to see the Orthodox church leaders, Muslim clerics, and Jewish rabbis all find something to agree on – opposing this bill! Since theology/religion is taught in the public schools, religious leaders thought they could get arrested for teaching bible passages that are considered anti-gay (i.e. thou shalt not lie with mankind as do womankind).
As a Serbian-American, I applaude this!
I just hope the governing coalition doesn't break down.