I just really enjoyed seeing "catholics" and "enshrined" in one sentence.
I always wanted to get a concrete shrine on my lawn with Madonna (the singer) in it, and see who noticed.
I just really enjoyed seeing "catholics" and "enshrined" in one sentence.
I just really enjoyed seeing "catholics" and "enshrined" in one sentence.
You keeping missing the point, with regard to Catholic schools: they are enshrined in the Constitution of Canada. They are guaranteed although no other religion is, save that everyone has freedom to practice their own religion (or lack of) and cannot be discriminated against based on those beliefs. To that end, we have the secular public school system and do not prohibit privately funded religious schools.
I'm well aware of this fact but that doesn't mean I have to agree with it. The constitution is eventually going to have to be opened again and when it is this must be removed.
Tempers flare over school prayers in Toronto
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2011/09/18/18702961.html
In Toronto there is a public school system and a separate school system, which is operated by the Catholics.
Toronto taxpayers have their choice of either their tax dollars supporting one or the other.
Prayers in public schools are not necessary and if parents feel strongly about prayer in the schools then they should get their kids enrolled the separate school system.
I have no objection to prayer or a moment of silence before school. What is wrong with enforcing a kid to shut up for a minute to reflect on what they will do that day. Doesn't have to be prayer, doesn't have to be religious.
As per the BNA Act, this applies to Catholics only, not members of other religious communities. The ultimate special treatment.
As per the BNA Act, this applies to Catholics only, not members of other religious communities. The ultimate special treatment.
It could be just me, but it feels that this thread is being turned into another Christian bashing thread;-)
And it ain't even close to Christmas:roll:
It could be just me, but it feels that this thread is being turned into another Christian bashing thread;-)
And it ain't even close to Christmas:roll:
Well Buckey, It will not be removed - Amending the Constitution is quite difficult.
Well then, I guess they can just ignore it by abusing the notwithstanding clause. If Quebec can do it, why not Ontario?
The right bashes Muslims, and then the left bashes Christians.
They can - Using Quebec is a poor example - you know that as well as I
Who do you bash?
You keeping missing the point, with regard to Catholic schools: they are enshrined in the Constitution of Canada. They are guaranteed although no other religion is, save that everyone has freedom to practice their own religion (or lack of) and cannot be discriminated against based on those beliefs. To that end, we have the secular public school system and do not prohibit privately funded religious schools.
The right bashes Muslims, and then the left bashes Christians.
How does that work when education is a Provincial responsibility?
That's right, and this was a requirement for the province to join confederation. The same reason that Alberta has a separate Catholic school system.
Do you know if that applies to B.C. as well? I know that most if not all religious schools get partial government funding but not sure if that is connected to any constitutional rights or just because they have to follow the provincial ed system/
No it's not.
I gather you're too damn lazy to do your own research and actually learn what is and what is not on subjects that you comment on.