The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

El Barto

#91

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by sanctus

What's on its way out? The Catholic School system? Hardly! It is strong and vibrant, like the public system. It is not going to die out of the country anytime soon.

Or are you talking about the Church? Do you seriously think the Catholic Church is dying out? With over 1 billion members at last count, not in the near future. And making up 65% of those who profess a religious belief in Canada does not suggest it is dying out here anytime soon either.

I assure you, should you reply, I am quite prepared with facts and figures on the state of the Church in this country, or the world.

I was keeping it in Quebec . Herouxville is not in europe or any other contenant.
here the churches are empting out , that I see here , so debate that!

El Barto

#92

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by darleneonfire

Il Barto, just a word of very friendly advice, I wouldn't take on Sanctus about the Catholic church if I were you. I'm not Catholic, but I'd lay my money on him easily

on who?

darleneonfire

#93

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by El Barto

on who?

Sanctus. You're new, so I'll be the one to tell you. Sanctus is a Catholic priest, and he is talking about Canada. I think he's in Ontario?

El Barto

#94

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by darleneonfire

Sanctus. You're new, so I'll be the one to tell you. Sanctus is a Catholic priest, and he is talking about Canada. I think he's in Ontario?

Yeah and I'm from quebec and I am not talking about the churches there. but here!
The catholic church was a puppet master to the french here in the past. Now we're selling the churches for condo's . My personal opinion the catholic church it was based on a lie, a very old one. Forget the bible ,the history of the church is based on manipulation and coruption.
Due to this thred on reasonable accomodation my opinions was pretty much against the muslum and jewish comunity. (where most of the contraversy plays)
but I hear that the true muslim faith (unfortunate for the present bad exposure) is the most tolerant.
With what we hear around the world it's hard to believe but the lines are always blurred when it gets to the TV in our homes.

Sparrow

#95

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Yes I have read the Koran out of curosity and it does teach tolerance. The ones that bug me are the ones that use it to teach how evil and bad we infidels are.

El Barto

#96

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by Sparrow

Yes I have read the Koran out of curosity and it does teach tolerance. The ones that bug me are the ones that use it to teach how evil and bad we infidels are.

Yes and many did the same using the bible.
Tell me , the bible is just a bunch of stories where would one get the word of god out of that?

tamarin

#97

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

DB, we do have to change. Time won't allow us to stay still. But we also need to feel we are part of the agency that makes those decisions for our nation. Parliaments need to change too. Our government regardless of the party in power still invests far too much power in the office of the leader. Our MP's, our only voice, are silenced when their views (hopefully those that are manifest in their riding) conflict with those of their party. If we are to evolve, surely that evolution should occur on a number of collaborative fronts and occur, as is the wont of democracy, in an inclusive manner.

CDNBear

#98

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by darleneonfire

Sanctus. You're new, so I'll be the one to tell you. Sanctus is a Catholic priest, and he is talking about Canada. I think he's in Ontario?

I don'y know about that. Although the poor man was at a weak point, I did happen to make the priest tell me to "GO F**K YOURSELF".

El Barto

#99

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by CDNBear

I don'y know about that. Although the poor man was at a weak point, I did happen to make the priest tell me to "GO F**K YOURSELF".

and I'll repeat to you again to remind me never to argue with you lol

CDNBear

#100

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

I'm a light weight El Barto, there are people here who are considerably better then I.

Juan's pretty darn good, sanctus has his moments, Curiousity is a beacon of passiona and peace, gopher is pretty sharp(when he isn't hiding inuendo or insulting people), ITN is a sharp cookie, Colpy is bang on, darkbeaver has near brought me to my knees, Dexter Sinister is brighter then spot light, and there are mounds of others that are equaly well heeled on their topics of choice. I'm not the end all that for sure, I'm more of an aggressive badger, I knaw away until you give up, lol.

But hey, thanx for the props, I do like a good ego strokin'!

El Barto

#101

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by CDNBear

I'm a light weight El Barto, there are people here who are considerably better then I.

Juan's pretty darn good, sanctus has his moments, Curiousity is a beacon of passiona and peace, gopher is pretty sharp(when he isn't hiding inuendo or insulting people), ITN is a sharp cookie, Colpy is bang on, darkbeaver has near brought me to my knees, Dexter Sinister is brighter then spot light, and there are mounds of others that are equaly well heeled on their topics of choice. I'm not the end all that for sure, I'm more of an aggressive badger, I knaw away until you give up, lol.

But hey, thanx for the props, I do like a good ego strokin'!

when I have my hand in the cookie jar and I see a bear coming my way I 'll drop the jar and climb a tree

CDNBear

#102

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

I feel bad now, I forgot my favourite spiritual leader...

selfactivated!!!

My bad, sorry self.

Good call el barto, I can't climb, well I can, but I'm to fat and lazy.

El Barto

#103

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by CDNBear

I feel bad now, I forgot my favourite spiritual leader...

selfactivated!!!

My bad, sorry self.

Good call el barto, I can't climb, well I can, but I'm to fat and lazy.

selfactivated has told me about you

CDNBear

#104

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by El Barto

selfactivated has told me about you

Nothing good I hope!!!???

El Barto

#105

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by CDNBear

Nothing good I hope!!!???

aw common you know selfactivated better than me

CDNBear

#106

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

lol

Now that I have hijacked the thread, I guess i should post sumfin about this lil Kebec town...

Good on ya guys!!!

Thanx for proving my point about the Quebecouis. I can ever so slightly agree withe the premice of the code, but it does go a long way to prove me right.

YEAY!!!

Numure

#107

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by sanctus

What's on its way out? The Catholic School system? Hardly! It is strong and vibrant, like the public system. It is not going to die out of the country anytime soon.

Or are you talking about the Church? Do you seriously think the Catholic Church is dying out? With over 1 billion members at last count, not in the near future. And making up 65% of those who profess a religious belief in Canada does not suggest it is dying out here anytime soon either.

I assure you, should you reply, I am quite prepared with facts and figures on the state of the Church in this country, or the world.

I think he was talking about Québec. And in fact, he was correct, for here.

El Barto

#108

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by Numure

I think he was talking about Québec. And in fact, he was correct, for here.

are you nuts!
The priest that does the services here in this town has 8 other to go to.
the other town sold there church. There's no other priest to replace him if he goes.

sanctus

#109

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by CDNBear

I don'y know about that. Although the poor man was at a weak point, I did happen to make the priest tell me to "GO F**K YOURSELF".

Who, Me???(innocent stupid looking look on his face)

CDNBear

#110

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by sanctus

Who, Me???(innocent stupid looking look on his face)

lmao!

No worries padre, I said 2000 hail Mary's for ya and I feel great now. I tried to do what you told me, but I couldn't. That's probably for the better though, I'ld never leave the house if I could!!!

sanctus

#111

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by El Barto

I was keeping it in Quebec . Herouxville is not in europe or any other contenant.
here the churches are empting out , that I see here , so debate that!

The Church in Quebec, like most of Canada, is in a process of realingement, but it is not yet ready to bite the dust. Statcan gives the population of the province as just over 7 million people, 51/2 million of which identify themselves as Catholic. Masses are well attended, and in fact there is a slight increase in attendance the past few years. The school system is still full of children, and the dioceses are reporting an increase in vocations to the priesthood. We have been over the worst, and are heading towards a stabilization in the Church in Canada.

El Barto

#112

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by CDNBear

lmao!

No worries padre, I said 2000 hail Mary's for ya and I feel great now. I tried to do what you told me, but I couldn't. That's probably for the better though, I'ld never leave the house if I could!!!

hey Bear is this the "Winnie the Pooh " side of you coming out lol

Sanctus I tellya my own eyes tell me a different story. The local news say different too. Churches are being sold here . Don't make me get the news clipping to prove it! They're sold because nobody goes to them , so no money no funny. Theres no body with there head in the sand over hear. So you can Quote till your blue in the face but it doesn't change the fact of what I hear and see around me. Thats it thats all folks......sorry
propeganda or not your not here to see it.

RomSpaceKnight

#113

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Stabilization is not growth. Might be closer to stagnation. The every increasing demands of modern life and free market capitalism are eroding the membership of practically all organized religions. How many write themselves in as RC, Anglican, Muslim, Jewish or Dutch Reform during applicable surveys and have not attended service since leaving home as young adults?

sanctus

#114

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by El Barto

hey Bear is this the "Winnie the Pooh " side of you coming out lol
Sanctus I tellya my own eyes tell me a different story. The local news say different too. Churches are being sold here . Don't make me get the news clipping to prove it! They're sold because nobody goes to them , so no money no funny. Theres no body with there head in the sand over hear. So you can Quote till your blue in the face but it doesn't change the fact of what I hear and see around me. Thats it thats all folks......sorry
propeganda or not your not here to see it.

They are sold, like here, because of the enormous cost of maintaining old buildings in the modern world. Of the 65% or more of the Canadian population that identifies itself as being Catholic, over 56% attend Mass at least once a month. Granted, this is generally because of the tie in with the Church and the Catholic School system.

sanctus

#115

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by RomSpaceKnight

Stabilization is not growth. Might be closer to stagnation. The every increasing demands of modern life and free market capitalism are eroding the membership of practically all organized religions. How many write themselves in as RC, Anglican, Muslim, Jewish or Dutch Reform during applicable surveys and have not attended service since leaving home as young adults?

Millions report themselves as members of denominations of which they do not actively participate, saddly. My personal opinion, one I get into hot water for everytime I share it with Church people, is that if you do not attend or take part in any activities of the Church, you have no business calling yourself RC.

Stabilizing though, after a twenty year period of decline.For the first time in these past years, vocations to the priesthood are starting to rise again, a sure sign of positive formation in the parishes.

El Barto

#116

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

wow if I go any further I'd feel like I'd beating a dead horse. 'o'

El Barto

#117

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Feb 13th, 2007

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El Barto

#118

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by sanctus

Millions report themselves as members of denominations of which they do not actively participate, saddly. My personal opinion, one I get into hot water for everytime I share it with Church people, is that if you do not attend or take part in any activities of the Church, you have no business calling yourself RC.

Stabilizing though, after a twenty year period of decline.For the first time in these past years, vocations to the priesthood are starting to rise again, a sure sign of positive formation in the parishes.

stabilized because there's no one else in the church....lol
It would go up if you would let gay's get married there..
and let women and homosexuals as priests... oh wait you do let homosexuals in , just that we find out after in the court rooms .........

RomSpaceKnight

#119

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by El Barto

stabilized because there's no one else in the church....lol
It would go up if you would let gay's get married there..
and let women and homosexuals as priests... oh wait you do let homosexuals in , just that we find out after in the court rooms .........

Homosexuals are not pedophiles. Pedophiles may be homosexual but not always. That is not an acceptable generalization of gay men or women. Are gay men not allowed to be priest but must remain celibate?

marygaspe

#120

Re: The town of Herouxville, Que., wants immigrants that fit in with its citizens

Feb 13th, 2007

Quote: Originally Posted by RomSpaceKnight

Homosexuals are not pedophiles. Pedophiles may be homosexual but not always. That is not an acceptable generalization of gay men or women. Are gay men not allowed to be priest but must remain celibate?

No. Our former Pope changed the entrance rules. Now, any man with a predisposition for homosexual attraction is not to be accepted for the priesthood.

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