Posted on 11/24/2006 2:32:49 PM PST by GMMAC
Canada was not founded on christian foundings like America was so this does not surprise me. I don't want it in America but what other countries do especially since a lot of other countries are socialist does not bother me as much. Keep it in Canada though. lol.
You've got to be joking. Where do you think our forefathers came from, India?
Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law
I remember growing up here in Ontario under the Blue Laws.
It wasn't until 1985 that the Canadian Supreme Court in their infinite capacity to destroy the foundations of our nation declared the Lord's Day Act was an unconstitutional attempt to establish a religious-based closing law in violation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
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Some additional info...
"By the middle of the 19th century, public Christianity" was taking shape. Universities, founded by particular churches in order to train indigenous clergy, received public support and began to admit students from all religious backgrounds, even while retaining their peculiar denominational leanings. There developed public school systems officially committed to producing "Christian citizens"; outside Québec they were Protestant for all practical purposes, and English-speaking Catholics struggled to support private schools with little help from government.*He shall have dominion also from sea to sea,There arose a public rhetoric that was often biblical (eg, Canada was called a "Dominion" because the term is found in Psalm 72:8*) and laws pertaining to personal morality reflected popular Christian standards. The public calendar was marked by Christian holidays, particularly Christmas and Easter, and Sunday was traditionally a day of rest.
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The urban threat to traditional Christian ways brought Protestant and Catholic leaders together in support of the Lord's Day Act of 1906 (proclaimed 1907). Respect for Sunday, the "Lord's Day," was hallowed by custom in rural society, but in urban society it could only be maintained by law. Many of the furthest-reaching modifications to the Act, permitting more amusement and labour on Sunday, occurred during the 2 world wars. The changes were justified as necessary to the success of war efforts "to defend Christian civilization." link
"I am a Maple Leaf and I'm OK ..."
Mostly Europe. What difference does that make anyway. The ones that stayed behind can have all the gay movies they want. Don't you see the point?
Canada is socialist period.
It would help if you made one.
There was a bit of an influx from the south during the 1770's ;~)
Don't you see the point?
To be honest, no.
There is no question that phornography sells. Smut films have their attractions to many people. Oh! Canada!
Okay, I'll do it.....
....groundbreaking...must see!
New York Slimes
Love it! Love it! Love it!
ACLU
...thought provoking.....must see for the whole family!
NAMBLA
....a truly progressive film; opens up a whole new world to the audience
The NEA
At age eleven.....10, 9, 8, 7, 6.......
GMMAC, I would like to take this moment to Thank You for being who you are.
It's because you do what you do, that I can do what I do.
Thank You from the bottom of my heart.
Aside from which, you wouldn't be GMMAC without a Snarl at the ready.
People who choose to attack Canadian Conservatives, be warned.
Our GMMAC will be all over you like white on rice.
WOO-HOO!
To those of us outside the GTA, or "Centre of the Universe", the theme of this movie seems peculiarly apropos for the Maple Laffs!
The price of official Toronto Maple Leafs sportswear and fan memorabilia is going to be dropping real soon.
You mean to say someone buys it now?
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