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Anti Romanism or Catholicism for sure. Since it is not Christianity, although it claims to be, it is the responsibility of Bible believers to point out why it is a false religion and not Christianity. Since I appear to be the only Bible believer on the forum, is it really a surprise to you that I am the only one speaking about it? Even in Christian churches these days, very few people or churches speak against Romanism or explain what is wrong with it. Most people like yourself would rather keep silence than speak the truth. Many people believe it is more loving to not speak about the evils or wrongs or expose false religion. That is not what the Bible teaches. Your first concern should be the destiny of your own soul. You seem more intent on trying to control what other people say than avoiding going to hell. Romanism is a purely man-made religion. Since you don't accept the Bible or believe the gospel, should anyone here be surprised that you would come to the defence of a false religion like Romanism? Rome teaches that people can get to heaven by being baptized, then participating in their church sacraments and ritual, confessing to a priest, doing good works, and spending an unknown period of time in purgatory. None of this is taught in the Bible. The Popes claimed to be God on earth. Many if not most Catholics worship the virgin Mary and saints, again condemned in Bible. Mary can not be a mediator between God and men. That is totally contrary to the Bible. It is idolatry. The worship of Mary is practiced in Canada as well as all other Catholic countries in the world. Canada is the same as Mexico on that practice. Mexico just adds some other bizarre practices as well. It is exactly the same religion in Canada as in Mexico. Taxpayers should not be supporting it. Perhaps you are not even aware of the most basic Bible teachings. Only God can be worshiped and only through Jesus Christ. There is no other mediator. No earthly priests, as in Catholicism, exists in genuine Christianity except the believer himself in a certain sense. There are no Popes in the Bible or authorized. Christianity is only true if it is Biblical. A religion invented that is contrary to the Bible is not Christianity.

No, he was not tried or punished for sedition. Sedition would require a charge of such and the option of trial by jury for a criminal offence. A judge cannot just sentence someone for sedition without due process.

This guy gets a one year prison sentence for speaking nonsense while violent offenders and criminals destroying businesses have been arrested and released the next day on bail. Repeatedly. Some have long criminal records of criminal offences. The justice system is a disaster.

Giving a year prison sentence to someone who is mentally unbalanced and his crime was his ridiculous opinions seems kind of bizarre. It does seem more like Russian's Putin kind of justice. They imprisoned thousands of people because they expressed an opinion contrary to Putin and his regime. This guy in Prince Rupert was obviously mentally unbalanced and should have been given ongoing counseling and education rather than being thrown in prison with a bunch of hardened criminals.

Yes, I sometimes think there are a few liar-BOTS on here too. They seem to be programmed by the Devil himself. Best thing is to ignore them.

quote Aren't Christians Responsible for Most Wars? Amy Orr-Ewing I am often asked how I can believe in God when there have been so many wars caused by religion. The implication is that if only people would leave behind their convictions about the existence of a God the world would be a much better, more peaceful place. Of course very few people ever reflect on the fact that the very reverse of this was demonstrated in the 20th century, which saw the atheistic communist and Nazi ideologies rise. In fact, that century saw more killing than the previous 19 put together. None of this is to say that religion has not at times been a cause or significant factor in war. In fact, because of our current context with the rise of Islam and, in particular, of violent Islamic terrorism all over the world, it is true that horrific acts played out on our televisions day after day are religiously motivated. It may be that someone who is asking questions of us is unable to distinguish between Christianity and Islam and is equating the two. The first task here is to draw clear distinctions between Christ and Muhammad, as well as the Bible and the Qur’an, on the issue of violence. It may be important to point to Jesus Himself, as He healed the ear of the arresting soldier when Peter had drawn a sword in defence of Him and cut it off. True Christian Responses Christians, however, would be the first to hold their hands up and say that violence committed in the name of Christ in history, such as the Crusades or the Inquisition, is certainly not a true reflection of what Jesus came to say and accomplish. In fact, true Christian responses at the time of the Crusades resounded from leaders such as Francis of Assisi and John Wycliffe, who roundly condemned any killing or warfare in the name of Christ. But what is a Christian view of war, if killing people in the name of Christ is wrong? The New Testament itself does not condemn the vocation of a soldier if the work is carried out in a responsible and lawful fashion (Matthew 8.5, Luke 3.14, Acts 10.1-8 and 34-35). And yet other passages such as the Beatitudes seem to point towards pacifism: “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God” (Matthew 5.9). There are broadly four historical Christian positions when it comes to seeking a biblical position on the concept of war: Militarism – any war, anytime, any place, any cause. Selective Militarism – only when the state declares the cause is just. Selective Pacifism – only when the individual thinks the cause is just. Pacifism – no fighting anytime, any place, on any cause. Most Christians today would fall into the middle two. However, the early Church response to war was initially pacifism that allowed for the possibility of Christian converts staying on in the army. Pre-Constantinian theologians and Church leaders such as Tertullian took the rebuke of Peter as an absolute position; they spiritualised the battles in the Old Testament and did not allow for any Christian approval of war. It is the great Christian thinker Augustine who introduces “just war” theory into Christian thinking. “Just war” thinking originates in classical civilisation, but Augustine developed it, building on this and the work of the 4th century theologian Ambrose. The first set of principles deal with reasons for a nation going to war (jus ad bellum): The only just cause is defence against aggression. The only just intention is to restore a just peace to friend and foe alike. The use of military force must be a last resort after all other negotiations have failed. The decision must be made by the highest governmental authority. The second set of principles deal with the modus operandi or conduct of a war (jus in bello): War must have limited ends only sufficient to repel aggression and redress its injustice. The means must be limited by proportionality to the offence. Non-combatant immunity from intentional and direct attack must be respected. Combat should not be prolonged when there is no reasonable hope of success within these limits. Most protestant and Catholic churches adhere to these rules about war, and Scripture is clear that war is a disastrous tragedy from which the innocent always suffer along with the guilty. The psalmist laments war, the prophet looks for the day when swords will be beaten into ploughshares and the kingdom of Shalom appears, and the New Testament blesses peacemakers, while Jesus resists being made king by force. unquote For the whole article go to: Aren't Christians Responsible for Most Wars? - bethinking.org

Already explained. It is not the Bible believers who did it. They have been the ones who were the victims of persecutions in history. The wars in the past 1,300 years in Europe were fought between Islam which spread throughout the middle east and north Africa and was moving into Europe. The people in Europe had to defend themselves. Some of the crusades were also defensive nature. WW1 and WW2 had nothing to do with religion. Those were politics. The Communist revolutions in Russia and China had nothing to do with religions. 100 millions people were killed by those. There were wars in Europe in the 16th and 17th century which were between Catholics and Protestants. But when people are attacked they have a right to defend themselves. But a lot of that was not instigated by Bible believers. Some of it was political fighting over control of populations and countries. Mankind has always had wars for one reason or another because of his fallen, corrupt and wicked heart. Non-believers political power struggles, and false religions were the most common causes of wars.

In Mexico many people in Catholicism worship Saint Muerte, the saint of death. This is obviously demonic and nothing to do with Christianity. There is absolutely nothing in the Bible that supports this kind of worship and in fact it is condemned. Yet Canadians are forced to pay 35 million dollars for the Pope's visit to promote the Catholic religion in Canada. One must first ask what are we doing supporting this kind of thing? Secondly, if there is any leadership at all in the religion, why don't they and the Pope condemn this kind of cultish behavior and forbid it in Mexico? Apparently they are also called Narco saints. Do Narcos have the blessing of the church in Mexico or what is going on? Do Narcos receive the last rites from a priest? Does anyone know? Also ordinary Catholic people worship these idols as well. This sounds like Satanism to be honest.

That's because most religions are false. They were not following the teachings in the Bible. You would know that if you knew what it teaches. True Biblical Christianity is not just "religion". Criminal acts and bad behavior are not taught in the Bible. The Bible actually teaches the opposite. Jesus taught to love thy neighbour as thyself. So the argument that Christianity is the cause of killing is a false argument.

Just an added warning about Socialism for @Treebeard who doesn't get it. Socialists can simply take control of private property by regulation and taxation. They don't have to take legal ownership of property. We know they impose heavy taxes and regulations on property. So what is the difficulty in understanding the problem with Socialism? One may continue to own property in the city but Socialists will make them pay a heavy price for it.

Sounds like you need some help yourself. Your fallen nature has control now.

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A 46 year old man was facing a charge for obstructing or resisting a peace officer. CBC Lite | News He unwisely decided to represent himself rather than hire a lawyer. He held the view that the courts have no validity or jurisdiction and took up the court time with frivolous arguments. Consequently the judge ruled against him for contempt of court and sentenced him to one year in prison. Do you think he was given too harsh a sentence? Was it even the right kind of sentence for a ignorant guy like that? It appears he was a kind of ignorant person and perhaps he is somewhat mentally ill. Makes one wonder what kind of education he had and where he got his nonsensical ideas. Perhaps the internet conspiracy websites. I am wondering if a shorter sentence and counseling might have been a better option. He may be put in with hardened criminals now. He made a grave mistake in that he did not seem to understand the justice system is legitimate and judges must be respected. He sounds like he was completely ignorant. I don't even know if he should have been given the option of representing himself. That may not have been right especially in his case. He is a bit of nut case. I am not sure the justice system can function properly by letting mentally-challenged individuals represent themselves.

As much as you yourself are in denial about God, the evidence for God is all around us. The fact that Canada is not a loving, caring country was always a fact. Many people became worse during the pandemic, but mankind has always been a fallen, corrupt being with a wicked heart. The level of crime was high before the pandemic and new problems were created by the pandemic. That's why man needs to read or listen to the Bible and repent and believe the gospel. There is no other solution. You cannot command people to change their attitude or heart which is corrupt. It doesn't work that way. Everyone needs to be born again.

There are lots of examples in history where the majority thought a certain way and then later it was found out that they were wrong or mistaken. Millions of people believe all sorts of things that have been proven wrong. Why do you blindly accept the climate scam? It was claimed that people are born homosexual. But it was later found that was false. There is no evidence in the genes. Yet you believed that lie too. Millions of people worship Mary and other saints. Yet the Bible condemns that as idolatry (Maryolatry). We have had 50 years of false climate predictions. Yet you claim man-made climate change is the problem. Wrong Again: 50 Years of Failed Eco-pocalyptic Predictions - Competitive Enterprise Institute (cei.org)

I take it you are asking a serious question. The Bible is not meant to be a scientific encyclopedia. The Bible is God's revelation to mankind. It tells how we are all fallen sinners and need to be born again. As long as we are unregenerate or not born again, we are at enmity with God and destined for eternal damnation. By believing on Jesus Christ and what he did for us personally, we are born again and have our sins forgiven completely. Have you considered that?

It is a fact that the scientific method has nothing to do with the climate change fear-mongering scam. It is pure speculation. It is impossible to prove the claims. Do you even know what the scientific method is for establishing a fact?

So in effect you now admit you have no links or proof of all your claims. Just what I thought. All speculation.

Do you have any proof that such a thing happened as a result of the rail blockades? Any links giving details? What pipeline was that? The Northern Gateway Pipeline project was cancelled seven years ago by Trudeau because of his war on climate change. Nothing to do with rail blockades. I was talking about the rail blockades when I said they didn't have any effect. Do you have any links to show the blockades affected anything? You seem to be just throwing in everything but the kitchen sink claiming they the blockades had something to do with it.

"Aderonke Pederson: “What I’m seeing is pent-up tension and emotions, whether it’s the recent road-rage incidents, more aggressive behavior reported on airline flights and fans at sporting events being really aggressive or spitting at or throwing things at players.” Crystal Clark: “I am seeing a lot of increased anxiety, depression, irritability and decreased stress tolerance. I see this in my patients, and when I am at the grocery store or even driving on the road; there seems to be more road rage.” Lori Post: “We are seeing huge increases in homicides, suicides, domestic violence and overall gun violence.” What is the cause? It seems like we should be feeling joyous as life starts to return to normal. Pederson: “Following traumatic or grief-inducing events, people tend to enter into a survival mode and may suspend self-care, in addition, extenuating circumstances beyond our control like the financial pressures of the pandemic, lack of child-care, closure of schools, uncertainty, missed events and family gatherings and for many, actual loss of family members and friends to the virus will take a toll on our mental capacity/reserves. “As we emerge from the pandemic, there may be pent-up emotions and feelings that people may not be conscious about. While on the surface, there may be excitement around re-engaging with others, for so many of us, we have to re-learn basic social norms while also acknowledging that we may have been affected very differently by the pandemic. People still have differing perspectives on when and where to wear masks even when around fully vaccinated adults, especially in the setting of unvaccinated children. These underlying tensions may lead to hypersensitivity — people easily being triggered — to people around us or increased irritability towards others.” " Why is violent behavior spiking as pandemic ebbs?: For Journalists - Northwestern University So the question is what is one to do in the middle of this behavior in society. The answer is a Biblical one. We may not be able to change other people's behavior, but by being born again or becoming a son or daughter of God through faith in Jesus Christ, we are then protected by God. How so you might say? The answer is those who become part of God's family are with Him forever and He is with them no matter what happens around us or to us on earth. This is not a fairy tale as some claim. The Psalms assure us what being a child of God means: "4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah. 5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me. 6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. 7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. 8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah." Psalm 3:4-8 kJV "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever." Psalm 23 KJV

So what you're saying is illegal actions are rewarded in Canada. I don't think the railway blockades achieved anything for the blockaders. "Rail lines across Canada have been paralysed for almost two weeks after being blockaded by indigenous protesters and their supporters. The blockades were put in place in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en First Nation hereditary chiefs who oppose a natural gas pipeline in their traditional territory in the province of British Columbia (BC)." The Wet'suwet'en conflict disrupting Canada's rail system - BBC News The pipeline is around two-thirds completed now. The protesters failed to stop the Coastal Gaslink Pipeline project. Blockading the railways failed to stop it. A terrorist attack at the worksite destroyed tens of millions of dollars worth of machinery but did not stop the project. It is going ahead.

God is the foundation for all morality. If you don't believe in God, you don't have any foundation upon which to determine the difference between right or wrong, moral or immoral. "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God." Psalm 14:1 KJV Man is basically a fallen, corrupt being and needs to be born again. "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? " Jeremiah 17:9 KJV "5 Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD. 6 For he shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not see when good cometh; but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land and not inhabited. 7 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. 8 For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit." Jeremiah 17:5-8 KJV

Contrary to what you claim, the Supreme Court did not say they own the land they claim as "traditional territory". The only land they have a chance of claiming is theirs is if they can prove they lived and used a particular piece of land. They claim thousands of square kilometers as "traditional territory". They have no proof, no occupancy, and nothing to give any credence and the courts did not give them that land. Your claim is a general claim that is fiction.

OK, I was mistaken on that point. But you don't seem to understand how Canada works if you think natives can blockade railways and have a valid claim. Many native rights activists claim traditional territory is theirs. But that is complete nonsense. As Dougie pointed out the most of the land belongs to the Crown. Aboriginals claims of traditional territory does not mean anything. That is just a bargaining ploy. You seem to think they own the land. Don't know what kind of education you had or where you learned that. It is rubbish.

There is a moral vacuum in government because many of them are Romanists which is a man-made religious system contrary to Biblical Christianity. Romanism is very flexible and allows its people to believe and do almost anything and if something is specifically contrary to the system, they can always confess it and receive penance and absolution. Say a few Hail Mary's and you are good to go. But many don't even practice their religion and instead follow the religion of liberalism which has no morals at all. It is basically a free-for-all.