SunPrancer

Bishop Lauds New Prime Minister's Use of "God Bless Canada"

The Name of God is Back in Canadian Politics

By Gudrun Schultz

Calgary Bishop Fred HenryCALGARY, Alberta, January 25, 2006
(LifeSiteNews.com) - The name of God was heard on the lips of a
Canadian political leader Monday night, in an unheard-of
departure from the recent status quo in Canada. Conservative
leader Stephen Harper ended his election victory speech with the
words "God Bless Canada."

The use of that phrase indicates a significant departure from
the policies of the Liberal government, which has ruthlessly
expunged any mention of God from the public sphere during the 12
years they have been in power.

Bishop Frederick Henry of the Calgary Diocese told LifeSiteNews
today that he was "greatly encouraged by [Stephen Harper's]
brief statement of prayer."

"Too many of our politicians and public figures have been
inclined to be almost apologetic for professing their religious
belief in God and their values," said Bishop Henry, who has been
an outspoken defender of religious freedom in Canada. "Mr.
Harper's comment dove-tails perfectly with his call for
government accountability and integrity, as ultimate
accountability will be to God."

Under the Liberal government, mention of Christ and Christian
prayer has been forbidden at official government-sponsored
ceremonies. At the massive memorial service for victims of
September 2001's terrorist attack on New York City, held on
Parliament Hill, no prayer was permitted. Religious leaders,
although present from many different faiths and denominations,
were not acknowledged nor asked to participate in the ceremony.

The same was true for the memorial service held for the victims
of Swissair flight 111, which crashed off Peggy's Cove in 1998.
Church leaders were prevented from mentioning Jesus Christ or
offering Christian prayers in the official service held for the
victims' families.

Bishop Henry said Mr. Harper's reference to God reflected
Canada's history as a nation and the Canadian Charter of Rights
and Freedom (Constitution Act, 1982), which begins "Whereas
Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy
of God and the rule of law..."

The first fundamental freedom listed under the Charter is the
freedom of conscience and religion. The second is freedom of
thought, belief, opinion, and expression.

See related LifeSiteNews.com coverage:
NO PRAYER ALLOWED AS 100,000 CANADIANS ON PARLIAMENT HILL MOURN
U.S. TRAGEDY
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2001/sep/01091702.html
Canada's Governor-General Designate Refuses to Swear on Bible
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2005/sep/05092603.html


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Quote: G. K. Chesterton.

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http://www.fatimaradio.org/


Medjugorje Message of December 25, 2005 to Marija Pavlovic
Lunetti from the Blessed Virgin Mary in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the
former communist Yugoslavia. These are the messages from the
last apparitions on earth of the Blessed Virgin Mary who
proclaims that these times are a time of grace granted to
mankind by God for the purpose of conversion back to Him, when
these apparitions of over 24 years come to an end, the ten
Chastisements will begin for the renewal of the world and
mankind.


Medjugorje Message of December 25, 2005 from the Blessed Virgin
Mary.

"Dear children! Also today, in my arms I bring you little Jesus,
the King of Peace, to bless you with His peace. Little children,
in a special way today I call you to be my carriers of peace in
this peaceless world. God will bless you. Little children, do
not forget that I am your mother. I bless you all with a special
blessing, with little Jesus in my arms. Thank you for having
responded to my call." 12/2005

Marllin M

"Freedom of conscience and religion", that's right, Michelle Jean was
exercising her conscience by not swearing on a book she does not believe in.
As for her beliefs or non-beliefs, if she can do the job, then she has every
right to the gig. Separation of church and state is the proper way dude.




"SunPrancer" <Big_Bad_John@CompaniesStore.com> wrote in message
news:dr9q3h$auh$1@utornnr1pp.grouptelecom.net...
> Bishop Lauds New Prime Minister's Use of "God Bless Canada"
>
> The Name of God is Back in Canadian Politics
>
> By Gudrun Schultz
>
> Calgary Bishop Fred HenryCALGARY, Alberta, January 25, 2006
> (LifeSiteNews.com) - The name of God was heard on the lips of a
> Canadian political leader Monday night, in an unheard-of
> departure from the recent status quo in Canada. Conservative
> leader Stephen Harper ended his election victory speech with the
> words "God Bless Canada."
>
> The use of that phrase indicates a significant departure from
> the policies of the Liberal government, which has ruthlessly
> expunged any mention of God from the public sphere during the 12
> years they have been in power.
>
> Bishop Frederick Henry of the Calgary Diocese told LifeSiteNews
> today that he was "greatly encouraged by [Stephen Harper's]
> brief statement of prayer."
>
> "Too many of our politicians and public figures have been
> inclined to be almost apologetic for professing their religious
> belief in God and their values," said Bishop Henry, who has been
> an outspoken defender of religious freedom in Canada. "Mr.
> Harper's comment dove-tails perfectly with his call for
> government accountability and integrity, as ultimate
> accountability will be to God."
>
> Under the Liberal government, mention of Christ and Christian
> prayer has been forbidden at official government-sponsored
> ceremonies. At the massive memorial service for victims of
> September 2001's terrorist attack on New York City, held on
> Parliament Hill, no prayer was permitted. Religious leaders,
> although present from many different faiths and denominations,
> were not acknowledged nor asked to participate in the ceremony.
>
> The same was true for the memorial service held for the victims
> of Swissair flight 111, which crashed off Peggy's Cove in 1998.
> Church leaders were prevented from mentioning Jesus Christ or
> offering Christian prayers in the official service held for the
> victims' families.
>
> Bishop Henry said Mr. Harper's reference to God reflected
> Canada's history as a nation and the Canadian Charter of Rights
> and Freedom (Constitution Act, 1982), which begins "Whereas
> Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy
> of God and the rule of law..."
>
> The first fundamental freedom listed under the Charter is the
> freedom of conscience and religion. The second is freedom of
> thought, belief, opinion, and expression.
>
> See related LifeSiteNews.com coverage:
> NO PRAYER ALLOWED AS 100,000 CANADIANS ON PARLIAMENT HILL MOURN
> U.S. TRAGEDY
> http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2001/sep/01091702.html
> Canada's Governor-General Designate Refuses to Swear on Bible
> http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2005/sep/05092603.html
>
>
> --
> TOLERANCE is a virtue of a man WITHOUT convictions.
> Quote: G. K. Chesterton.
>
> http://www.avemariaradio.net/catholic-online-radio.php
>
> http://www.catholicexchange.com/bday/index.html
>
> http://www.fatimaradio.org/
>
>
> Medjugorje Message of December 25, 2005 to Marija Pavlovic
> Lunetti from the Blessed Virgin Mary in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the
> former communist Yugoslavia. These are the messages from the
> last apparitions on earth of the Blessed Virgin Mary who
> proclaims that these times are a time of grace granted to
> mankind by God for the purpose of conversion back to Him, when
> these apparitions of over 24 years come to an end, the ten
> Chastisements will begin for the renewal of the world and
> mankind.
>
>
> Medjugorje Message of December 25, 2005 from the Blessed Virgin
> Mary.
>
> "Dear children! Also today, in my arms I bring you little Jesus,
> the King of Peace, to bless you with His peace. Little children,
> in a special way today I call you to be my carriers of peace in
> this peaceless world. God will bless you. Little children, do
> not forget that I am your mother. I bless you all with a special
> blessing, with little Jesus in my arms. Thank you for having
> responded to my call." 12/2005

eagleridge2828@yahoo.com

I hope he interns the asians.

dangdangdoodle2

Yeah. And God Blast the USA again too.





In article <dr9q3h$auh$1@utornnr1pp.grouptelecom.net>,
SunPrancer <Big_Bad_John@CompaniesStore.com> wrote:

> Bishop Lauds New Prime Minister's Use of "God Bless Canada"
>
> The Name of God is Back in Canadian Politics
>
> By Gudrun Schultz
>
> Calgary Bishop Fred HenryCALGARY, Alberta, January 25, 2006
> (LifeSiteNews.com) - The name of God was heard on the lips of a
> Canadian political leader Monday night, in an unheard-of
> departure from the recent status quo in Canada. Conservative
> leader Stephen Harper ended his election victory speech with the
> words "God Bless Canada."
>
> The use of that phrase indicates a significant departure from
> the policies of the Liberal government, which has ruthlessly
> expunged any mention of God from the public sphere during the 12
> years they have been in power.
>
> Bishop Frederick Henry of the Calgary Diocese told LifeSiteNews
> today that he was "greatly encouraged by [Stephen Harper's]
> brief statement of prayer."
>
> "Too many of our politicians and public figures have been
> inclined to be almost apologetic for professing their religious
> belief in God and their values," said Bishop Henry, who has been
> an outspoken defender of religious freedom in Canada. "Mr.
> Harper's comment dove-tails perfectly with his call for
> government accountability and integrity, as ultimate
> accountability will be to God."
>
> Under the Liberal government, mention of Christ and Christian
> prayer has been forbidden at official government-sponsored
> ceremonies. At the massive memorial service for victims of
> September 2001's terrorist attack on New York City, held on
> Parliament Hill, no prayer was permitted. Religious leaders,
> although present from many different faiths and denominations,
> were not acknowledged nor asked to participate in the ceremony.
>
> The same was true for the memorial service held for the victims
> of Swissair flight 111, which crashed off Peggy's Cove in 1998.
> Church leaders were prevented from mentioning Jesus Christ or
> offering Christian prayers in the official service held for the
> victims' families.
>
> Bishop Henry said Mr. Harper's reference to God reflected
> Canada's history as a nation and the Canadian Charter of Rights
> and Freedom (Constitution Act, 1982), which begins "Whereas
> Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy
> of God and the rule of law..."
>
> The first fundamental freedom listed under the Charter is the
> freedom of conscience and religion. The second is freedom of
> thought, belief, opinion, and expression.
>
> See related LifeSiteNews.com coverage:
> NO PRAYER ALLOWED AS 100,000 CANADIANS ON PARLIAMENT HILL MOURN
> U.S. TRAGEDY
> http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2001/sep/01091702.html
> Canada's Governor-General Designate Refuses to Swear on Bible
> http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2005/sep/05092603.html
>
>
> --
> TOLERANCE is a virtue of a man WITHOUT convictions.
> Quote: G. K. Chesterton.
>
> http://www.avemariaradio.net/catholic-online-radio.php
>
> http://www.catholicexchange.com/bday/index.html
>
> http://www.fatimaradio.org/
>
>
> Medjugorje Message of December 25, 2005 to Marija Pavlovic
> Lunetti from the Blessed Virgin Mary in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the
> former communist Yugoslavia. These are the messages from the
> last apparitions on earth of the Blessed Virgin Mary who
> proclaims that these times are a time of grace granted to
> mankind by God for the purpose of conversion back to Him, when
> these apparitions of over 24 years come to an end, the ten
> Chastisements will begin for the renewal of the world and
> mankind.
>
>
> Medjugorje Message of December 25, 2005 from the Blessed Virgin
> Mary.
>
> "Dear children! Also today, in my arms I bring you little Jesus,
> the King of Peace, to bless you with His peace. Little children,
> in a special way today I call you to be my carriers of peace in
> this peaceless world. God will bless you. Little children, do
> not forget that I am your mother. I bless you all with a special
> blessing, with little Jesus in my arms. Thank you for having
> responded to my call." 12/2005



--
the dang

Jimmy Rich

dangdangdoodle2 <notea_thanks@islandnet.com> wrote:

> Yeah. And God Blast the USA again too.
>
>
It's remarkable! When our politicians say "God damned Americans", the
Holy Rolling Bishop says nothing about the The Name of The Sky Fairy is
Back in Canadian Politics. But now he does!

Liesite should send its cub reporter Johnny Lauzon to find out!

Al Commings.

>.Bishop Lauds New Prime Minister's Use of "God Bless Canada"

I really cannot see how anyone could really object to it. Canada
always was a Christian country. India as an example spilt in two in
order to accommodate the two major religions and none of them wants
to accept the other's religion in their country.

All of the countries in the middle east (and the world) have their
own distinct religions and they do not accommodate your religion or
mine at an official level.

What's the problem with the immigrants in Canada doing their own
thing while we run our affairs the way we always have. Remember
their own home lands would not accommodate our religions. LIKE
CHRISTMAS!

If the French can use the not withstanding clause just to bully
everyone then surly Canada could use it to preserve our fundamental
religions and beliefs (Our culture).

















SunPrancer wrote:

> Bishop Lauds New Prime Minister's Use of "God Bless Canada"
>
> The Name of God is Back in Canadian Politics
>
> By Gudrun Schultz
>
> Calgary Bishop Fred HenryCALGARY, Alberta, January 25, 2006
> (LifeSiteNews.com) - The name of God was heard on the lips of a
> Canadian political leader Monday night, in an unheard-of
> departure from the recent status quo in Canada. Conservative
> leader Stephen Harper ended his election victory speech with the
> words "God Bless Canada."
>
> The use of that phrase indicates a significant departure from
> the policies of the Liberal government, which has ruthlessly
> expunged any mention of God from the public sphere during the 12
> years they have been in power.
>
> Bishop Frederick Henry of the Calgary Diocese told LifeSiteNews
> today that he was "greatly encouraged by [Stephen Harper's]
> brief statement of prayer."
>
> "Too many of our politicians and public figures have been
> inclined to be almost apologetic for professing their religious
> belief in God and their values," said Bishop Henry, who has been
> an outspoken defender of religious freedom in Canada. "Mr.
> Harper's comment dove-tails perfectly with his call for
> government accountability and integrity, as ultimate
> accountability will be to God."
>
> Under the Liberal government, mention of Christ and Christian
> prayer has been forbidden at official government-sponsored
> ceremonies. At the massive memorial service for victims of
> September 2001's terrorist attack on New York City, held on
> Parliament Hill, no prayer was permitted. Religious leaders,
> although present from many different faiths and denominations,
> were not acknowledged nor asked to participate in the ceremony.
>
> The same was true for the memorial service held for the victims
> of Swissair flight 111, which crashed off Peggy's Cove in 1998.
> Church leaders were prevented from mentioning Jesus Christ or
> offering Christian prayers in the official service held for the
> victims' families.
>
> Bishop Henry said Mr. Harper's reference to God reflected
> Canada's history as a nation and the Canadian Charter of Rights
> and Freedom (Constitution Act, 1982), which begins "Whereas
> Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy
> of God and the rule of law..."
>
> The first fundamental freedom listed under the Charter is the
> freedom of conscience and religion. The second is freedom of
> thought, belief, opinion, and expression.
>
> See related LifeSiteNews.com coverage:
> NO PRAYER ALLOWED AS 100,000 CANADIANS ON PARLIAMENT HILL MOURN
> U.S. TRAGEDY
> http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2001/sep/01091702.html
> Canada's Governor-General Designate Refuses to Swear on Bible
> http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2005/sep/05092603.html
>
> --
> TOLERANCE is a virtue of a man WITHOUT convictions.
> Quote: G. K. Chesterton.
>
> http://www.avemariaradio.net/catholic-online-radio.php
>
> http://www.catholicexchange.com/bday/index.html
>
> http://www.fatimaradio.org/
>
> Medjugorje Message of December 25, 2005 to Marija Pavlovic
> Lunetti from the Blessed Virgin Mary in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the
> former communist Yugoslavia. These are the messages from the
> last apparitions on earth of the Blessed Virgin Mary who
> proclaims that these times are a time of grace granted to
> mankind by God for the purpose of conversion back to Him, when
> these apparitions of over 24 years come to an end, the ten
> Chastisements will begin for the renewal of the world and
> mankind.
>
> Medjugorje Message of December 25, 2005 from the Blessed Virgin
> Mary.
>
> "Dear children! Also today, in my arms I bring you little Jesus,
> the King of Peace, to bless you with His peace. Little children,
> in a special way today I call you to be my carriers of peace in
> this peaceless world. God will bless you. Little children, do
> not forget that I am your mother. I bless you all with a special
> blessing, with little Jesus in my arms. Thank you for having
> responded to my call." 12/2005

Irish.Eyes

"SunPrancer" <Big_Bad_John@CompaniesStore.com> wrote in message
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> Bishop Lauds New Prime Minister's Use of "God Bless Canada"

He certainly didn't waste any time parroting the US regime...
How bloody embarrassing for us to have put someone like him at the helm.

haaaa

GOD BLESS CANADA

TAX CUT
GOOD INCOME

GOD BLESS CANADA
GOD BLESS CANADA
GOD BLESS CANADA


WE WANT BLESS
NOT CURSE

"Irish.Eyes" <Irish.Eyes@shaw.ca> wrote in message
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>
> "SunPrancer" <Big_Bad_John@CompaniesStore.com> wrote in message
> news:dr9q3h$auh$1@utornnr1pp.grouptelecom.net...
>
> > Bishop Lauds New Prime Minister's Use of "God Bless Canada"
>
> He certainly didn't waste any time parroting the US regime...
> How bloody embarrassing for us to have put someone like him at the
helm.
>
>
>

White Phosphorus

"Marllin M" <kpsthetic@ddr.net> wrote in message
news:s0%Bf.223122$tl.36707@pd7tw3no...
> "Freedom of conscience and religion", that's right, Michelle Jean was
> exercising her conscience by not swearing on a book she does not believe
> in. As for her beliefs or non-beliefs, if she can do the job, then she has
> every right to the gig. Separation of church and state is the proper way
> dude.
>
>
>

She didn't swear on a Bible? I've never heard of that. That must
have made some major headlines?

Presto

"White Phosphorus" <yellow@cake.com> wrote in message
news:nR7Cf.148184$km.135099@edtnps89...
>
> "Marllin M" <kpsthetic@ddr.net> wrote in message
> news:s0%Bf.223122$tl.36707@pd7tw3no...
> > "Freedom of conscience and religion", that's right, Michelle Jean was
> > exercising her conscience by not swearing on a book she does not believe
> > in. As for her beliefs or non-beliefs, if she can do the job, then she
has
> > every right to the gig. Separation of church and state is the proper way
> > dude.
> >
> >
> >
>
> She didn't swear on a Bible? I've never heard of that. That must
> have made some major headlines?

No, she swore on a stack of Macleans.

etcurrie

[quote=SunPrancer;91295]Bishop Lauds New Prime Minister's Use of "God Bless Canada"

"The Name of God is Back in Canadian Politics"

KEEP GOD OUT OF CANADIAN POLITICS .... WE ARE AMERICAN ENOUGH AS IT IS!!!