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" The Bible knows no other gender categories besides male and female. While men and women in Scripture may express their masculinity and femininity in a wonderful diversity of ways, Scripture still operates with the binary categories of men and women. You are one or the other. The anomaly of intersex individuals does not undermine the creational design, but rather gives another example of creational “groaning” and the “not the way they are supposed to be” realities of a fallen world. Likewise, the eunuchs in Matthew 19 do not refer to sexless persons, but to men who were born without the ability to procreate or who were castrated, likely for a royal court (for more on the challenge of intersex, and the question of eunuchs, see Denny Burk, What Is the Meaning of Sex?, 169-183). The biblical understanding of male and female is more than just an assumption writ large on the pages of Scripture. We know from Genesis 1 and 2 that the categories of male and female are a part of God’s design for humanity. Indeed, when God created the first human pair in his image, he created them male and female (Gen. 1:27). He made the woman to be a complement and help to the man (Gen. 2:18-22). Far from being a mere cultural construct, God depicts the existence of a man and a woman as essential to his creational plan. The two are neither identical nor interchangeable. But when the woman, who was taken out of man, joins again with the man in sexual union, the two become one flesh (Gen. 1:23-24). Dividing the human race into two genders, male and female—one or the other, not both, and not one then the other—is not the invention of Victorian prudes or patriarchal oafs. It was God’s idea." What Does the Bible Say About Transgenderism? (thegospelcoalition.org) The western world is in great confusion right now. Many people have fallen for the woke, progressive agenda and believe all the nonsense.

You claim you are a Protestant but deny central beliefs. Therefore state your beliefs. Not being a Catholic, does not mean one is a Protestant automatically. One must have certain Biblical beliefs to be a Protestant. What Biblical beliefs do you have?

Since your beliefs do not meet the definition of Protestantism, prove it. Lots of words don't appear in the Bible, such as Trinity, but the Bible still teaches it. The word transgenderism is not in the Bible, but the idea of changing genders and multiple sexual orientations is very contrary to the Biblical understanding. The Bible is clear. There are only two genders, male and female. Biology demonstrates it is the way a person is born. It is not something that is changed on a feeling or whim or social construct. Probably because such a thing was unheard of in ancient times. Of course nobody should take it upon themselves to punish immoral behavior.

That's pluralism all right, see nothing, do nothing, say nothing. Anything goes. Also called liberalism or progressivism. No moral foundations means the fall of society. Anybody who questions anything is arrogant. That sounds pretty dictatorial in itself.

There are many authoritarian or Commie-minded people in Canada who think nobody has a right to their own organs and that the state should be able to do whatever they wish with anyone. That is why the Nova Scotia liberal government brought in a law that made everyone in the province an organ donor unless an individual registers to not be a donor. If you go into an ER someday in Nova Scotia, just be aware of this and if the bureaucracy conveniently loses your registration declining to be a donor, you may be harvested for your organs. If you are just visiting the province, and therefore not registered to not be a donor, I am not sure what could happen if you were in a car accident or suddenly went into a hospital for some reason, especially if you are unconscious.

This detailed article tells how organs are being harvested from people who are still alive in America (and likely Canada). Doctors are under tremendous pressure to get those organs from people and once the person dies, the organs may be dying as well. So according to this report, often people are not really dead when they begin taking their organs. Also the report says they are not given anaesthetic. There are serious law suits over what is going on. Organ Donors are Alive when their Organs are Harvested - Auricmedia - Blogman's Wonderland " The “organ donor” is forced to endure the excruciating painful and ongoing chemical treatment in preparation for organ excising. Literally the “donor” is now an organ warehouse and used for the sole purpose of organ preservation until a compatible recipient can be located. Donation after circulatory death (DCD) can be performed on neurologically intact donors who do not fulfill neurologic or brain death criteria before circulatory arrest. This commentary focuses on the most controversial donor-related issues anticipated from mandatory implementation of DCD for imminent or cardiac death in #hospitals across the USA. The truth of the horrific treatment and DEATH OF THE “DONOR” Organ removal is performed while the patient is given only a paralyzing agent but no anesthetic!"

Organs are often being harvested from people who are still alive. Organ Donors are Alive when their Organs are Harvested - Auricmedia - Blogman's Wonderland

No human being is the property of the state. There are websites that say some people have had their organs taken when they were not really dead. The definition of what is dead is disputed also, because some doctors want to take the organs as fast as possible. Some people have observed bodies react as if they were in great pain when an organ has been taken or attempted to be taken. So no thanks. I don't trust governments or people who are harvesting organs because they want to take them as quick as possible before they are really dead. They may in many cases be taking organs before people are really dead. They might be unconscious or semi-conscious and still feel pain. The heart might appear to have stopped also, but they could be still able to feel pain. But they can't talk or say because of their condition. Organ Donors are Alive when their Organs are Harvested - Auricmedia - Blogman's Wonderland A person's body is also the property of the relatives to do with it as the deceased wishes. Stop interfering with other people's rights like a Commie.

Calgary mayor knows she doesn't have the power to make such a bylaw and it would in unconstitutional. She is saying that just to try to scare away protesters. That might work.

A bylaw cannot stop people from legally protesting something. It would not be valid. Everyone has the right to protest under the Charter of Rights, Freedom of Speech and freedom of assembly.

No, they can't stop people protesting if it is done legally. Also city councils do not have the legal right to make criminals laws. They know that I'm sure. Even the federal government cannot make such a law because it would be contrary to the Charter of Rights. They are just creating propaganda. Protesting a private gathering of drag queens grooming kids is a Constitutional right under Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Assembly. Nobody can outlaw protesting if the protesters are standing on public property like the sidewalk or street and waving signs. Protesters can't physically stop people from going into a library or meeting place.

What a joke! City councils do not have the power to make criminal law. Somebody should tell the mayor and council they don't know what they are doing and need to learn what their job is.

The cost of the Senate to taxpayers is astronomical. " CBC News has reviewed the Senate's spending over the last six years. Before Trudeau's first election, in the 2014-15 fiscal year, the Senate cost taxpayers $85.4 million a year (or $90 million in inflation-adjusted 2019 dollars). The Red Chamber was allocated $114 million for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. That's a 33.4 per cent increase in just five years' time. The Senate is spending millions more on research, office, travel and living expenses, information technology (IT), human resources and media relations — and it has hired dozens more full-time bureaucrats. Senate committees are travelling more; the natural resources committee undertook a cross-country tour in the spring while studying Bill C-69, for example. That has led to tens of thousands of dollars in new costs for the upper house." The cost of the Senate has soared in the last five years | CBC News Meanwhile the Senate is unelected and therefore cannot be said to be democratic. It does not even protect the regions or provinces in the same sense the American Senate does by having two Senators from each State of the Union. So what exactly is the purpose or value of the Senate in Canada for the vast amount of money we are paying for it, particularly if they do not have the power to amend any legislation put forward by the governing party?

Yes, You are probably correct, but if that is the case, they should explain the reason why they are asking. Would only take a few seconds to say that.

When I was being admitted to a Catholic hospital quite a while ago, which is sort of a public hospital and funded completely by the government, I was asked what my religion is? What does that have to do with going into a hospital? Why would a Catholic hospital ask someone what their religion is? I have never been able to figure that one out. Sounds very suspicious. Like I said, Romanism is a very authoritarian system. The fact that they are a Catholic founded and somewhat still under the Catholic church, is of concern because Rome considers they have the only true religion.

I always thought we were supposed to be a model country of freedoms. But it appears it is not true. We don't have as much freedom as the Americans. I don't think the Senate has much power. It appears they have even less than I thought. The first problem is the Senate is unelected. It is as you just a group of elites that were paid off with a Senate seat. I thought any new legislation the government wants to bring in MUST be passed by the Senate. So how can the government ignore any amendments that the Senate makes? I don't understand how that works. Doesn't the Senate get the final say?

Did you know Charlton Heston played Moses in the 1956 movie The Ten Commandments?

Ahhh It was Charlton Heston. Wonder what he would think of Trudeau.

Who was the famous American who said you can pry his gun from his cold dead hands? Sounds familiar. Perhaps a famous American actor.

Throw away your idols and read the New Testament and believe the gospel.

Don't know who Randy White is.. Worshiping the false god of liberalism is the same as worshiping the god of Baal.

Now we have the Church of Trudeau. Actually had it since Pierre Trudeau's time. He brought in a Charter of Rights to tell us we don't have rights except what government gives us. Nobody recognized that is what the Charter of Rights meant and so-called Repatriation of the Constitution, which we already had. Everyone thought we were really getting something in 1982.

Sadly, we seem to be stuck with a little dictator and his radical Socialist supporter unless Singh wakes up and lets Canadians have an election. What is ridiculous is to have a situation where the country is under the influence of a Communist country and has had an effect on our elections, but nothing can be done about it.

Here is a basic truth I will repeat. Romanism or Popery is authoritarianism by nature. Many of our leaders are part of that system. Rome believes they are God on earth. That is basic Catholic teaching. The Pope is the representative of God on earth. Pontifex Maximus. The Vicar of Christ. That is what the definition of authoritarianism is folks. The Reformation threw that out and embraced the basic human right that everyone has the right to believe what they wish and worship God in whatever way they choose. The right to believe that worship is between an individual and God, not between an individual and the Church with the absolute dictator its head and the Church ruling every aspect of a person's life. Today that has been cleverly replaced by government who believes they are the absolute ruler of everyone's life to an extreme degree and you have no freedom except what they deign to give you.

Just reading a book called Roman Catholicism by Lorraine Boettner written 50 years ago. It is a comprehensive examination of all of Roman Catholicism in the light of Biblical teachings and the Reformation. It mentions countries that are predominantly Roman Catholic are the ones that have the most Communists and often authoritarian (less democratic). For example it mentions Italy 50 years ago when the book was written was about one-third Communist voters. Spain, Portugal, strong RC countries have been very authoritarian (Franco, Mussolini). The Inquisition was centred in Spain, directed by Rome, but spread through much of Europe. Central and south America also had many people leaned toward Communism. They are pouring into the U.S. and Canada now. Why did Trudeau encourage all the illegal migrants to come to Canada? The answer is they will vote liberal and left. Che Guevara, Castro and other revolutionaries fought in central/south America and liberation priests promoted Communism in central/south America. Cuba which is RC had a Communist revolution. Other authoritarians in the 20th century that caused the death of tens of millions of people were Hitler, Franco, Mussolini, etc. So beware Canada. Many if not most of our leaders are RC and seem to be very authoritarian. Now we are learning about their attempts to impose controls on freedom of expression on the internet. Why is it that Romanism seems to lend itself to authoritarianism and Communism? We should learn Rome was a totalitarian system that ruled the western world with an iron fist for over 1,000 years until the Reformation and subsequent wars to break its stranglehold on northern Europe and bring a certain amount of freedom and fundamental rights to western nations. Millions of people died in past centuries to gain the basic freedoms, denied by Rome, that we now take for granted. The Reformation and wars following in the 16th and 17th century were all about getting basic freedoms such as freedom of religion, freedom of belief, freedom of speech, and the right to live one's life free from government or church authoritarianism. Don't let the forked tongues of politicians fool you. Many of them have an agenda of control. We should not rest easy because they are working to regain authoritarian control over nations. This seems to be a basic tenet of liberalism, Socialism, and progressivism: authoritarianism and globalism. You don't have to believe me. Just look at the facts and what is happening.