Comments for Canadian Christianity

Comment on Minister of Advanced Education tours TWU campus by H. (Bart) Vincelette

H. (Bart) Vincelette — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:09:46 +0000

As a 61 year old gay Canadian man with decades of experience in health care & who has buried 57 good friends to HIV/AIDS, I will forever remain stunned that TWU; one of the most fundamentalist institutions in Canada, can claim to engage in unadulterated science & the lofty profession of nursing. When one approaches the sick & dying with a preconceived hatred of an entire segment of humanity; ones competence has to be called into question.

Comment on Two worlds and a pole carving by Shannon

Shannon — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:20:10 +0000

Great story. How can we know the schedule of the pole traveling? How can we have it come to our community?

Comment on Larry Coryell — an improvised life by Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:49:57 +0000

Great Article. I always was, and am a great fan of Larry Coryell. I went to see him perform every time he came to Philadelphia (Foreplay and Eleventh House). I have to say I find the term “legitimate” when referring to music of European Classical influence mis-informed. “he ended up writing fantastic legitimate works for string…” Versus the other kind?

Comment on The State of the Canadian Church — Part I: A Nation of Believers? by ayodeji

ayodeji — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:36:02 +0000

hold it; no cause for alarm. the trend will be reversed soon. my family ( a chosen generation of God) will be relocating to canada. We are preparing to bring a spiritual revival. May the Lord grant me grace, favour and mercy in this task.

Comment on Young man hates religion, loves Jesus, creates controversy by JJ Joseph

JJ Joseph — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:01:04 +0000

@Marty:”This young man choked me up with his bold confession.”
What confession? He’s just shamelessly confessing that he doesn’t know what “religion” is. He doesn’t realize that what he thinks is courage is actually nothing more than cluelessness!

Comment on Young man hates religion, loves Jesus, creates controversy by Marty

Marty — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:23:46 +0000

Interesting and refreshing. This young man choked me up with his bold confession.
Down with hypocrisy!!
In an age of “political correctness” and “Jesus the nice moral teacher” or ” Jesus the prophet” I commend this youth and I pray his courage will be infectious.
Speak up Christians. Speak with boldness and let those who are offended have their conscience
pricked!

Comment on Historic Anglican congregation moves over differences in belief by Ted Hewlett

Ted Hewlett — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:47:57 +0000

These Christians who have been evicted from their church buildings for their beliefs are to be praised for their consistent stand. H. Vincette, an unbeliever, apparently understands nothing of the issue, but uses his post to mock Christianity and suggests, without evidence, that anyone disapproving of homosexual behaviour opposes the existence of persons practising it. That sounds like the illogical but often-expressed refrain of pro-homosexuality activists who say in effect: “You disapprove of what I do, so you must hate me.” That makes about as much sense as saying that anyone who disapproves of drug addiction hates drug addicts. By the same token we could say that H. Vincette obviously hates Christianity so he must hate Christians.

Comment on The uncommon life of Shane Doan by Kayley J

Kayley J — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:38:28 +0000

I have had the pleasure of living locally to Halkirk CSR, and have gotten to know both Bernie and Bernise, and Shane’s brother Brook, and have nothing but good things to say about them. They have had such an impact on my life, and I can only imagine how strong Shane has become in his faith. I am only 15, but I will forever trust in the Lord my God

Comment on OttawaWatch: Kinder and gentler by H. (Bart) Vincelette

H. (Bart) Vincelette — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:55:09 +0000

The mention of Ottawa, of course, denotes politics, & to me, the issue of constitutional rights accorded Canadians via our Charter of Rights & Freedoms.I recognize that freedom of religion is an essential component of liberty, but like most Canadians, & as expressed by our judicial interpretations of the Charter; this freedom does not include the right to deny, diminish, or eliminate; the rights of others. Conservative religious refuse to accept this, & throughout western democracies (& republics); have spared no effort in attempting to prevent the accommodation of an entire segment of humanity with the rights they enjoy. There may be subtle differences between the religious right of Canada & the US; but virulent opposition to the very existence of homosexual persons is the same.

Comment on The uncommon life of Shane Doan by Brian D

Brian D — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:49:51 +0000

Shane is an awesome role model for my four kids! God bless you, Shane!