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Great retort. Just because I don't agree with you all you can resort to is name calling? Calling you Trumpian is not name calling, it is calling you followers of Trump philosophy.

Nice try. The Roman church is what now is roman catholic and if you are saying it is descendant form babylonian pagan beliefs then all christianity is. One thing that is often missed in this discussion is the disparity amongst christians. there are so many sects within "christianity" (beyond the 4 major ones, let alone the denominations within those) that conflict with each other over what is supposed to be the same book (scripture?) that some will let a child die instead of getting medical treatment. Then, of course, are the cults of christianity. Those that also claim to be the righteous path, even to the point of mass suicide. And I do not even want to get into the TV evangelists that are trying to recruit folks to Christianity. Multu multi millionaires riding the backs of the converted in the name of Jesus and God. There are so many books interpreting the one book that you can choose which one will fit your narrative and always claim you are christian according to xx book or xy book. When a person is "converted" to a religion, any religion they become "the child of XX by adoption". Point here is that religion can be good, bad or indifferent depending on what you have been convinced to believe..

OT? I am presuming old Testament? I was speaking of the Hapsburg empire and kings and queens and princes and princesses and almost all royalty in Europe, even today where some royalty can trace it's lineage to the Hapsburgs.

Constantine expanded the roman empire on faith and Christianity . The crusades started by a pope. The inquisitions declared war against all non believers. Holy wars throughout history in the name of christ. Christians are not necessarily warlike but, they certainly have had their wars against non believers throughout history. Having said that, other religions also had their reasons for doing away with non believers too. Yes, land and empires in history were reasons for war but in history, it was also with strong relations with religion. In the 20th century and onwards wars have become political more than religious (with the few lingering exceptions).

Rent inflation is a direct pass through of costs increases in taxes, hydro, maintenance, mortgage expenses etc. Anyone who owns a house knows how much it costs to maintain and keep the house. A renter pays for that. Also, housing prices are what they are because consumers, the home buyers. are pushing the prices up. They are the ones making the bids and offers for houses. So, someone has the money to buy.

You are accepting "official explanation" from MSM now? I guess when it suits ya

One side. Wars are caused and fought in the name of religion. Catholic vs protestant....both christian even. Jews vs muslims. Christians vs non christians all over the world. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_and_violence Arguing with a non religious person is nonsensical.

Great retort LOL

https://ottawa.citynews.ca/local-news/ottawa-convoy-protest-leader-charged-with-perjury-obstruction-of-justice-5278461 This guy cannot find a lawyer. What is this....number 6??

That is very much for all religion. Buddism is much much older than Christianity, As is Judaism and both are subservient in time to Zoroastrianism. Which one is right? Or Better? Or truer? What makes the St James book empirical beside personal belief? Christianity is the only one that seems to try extremely hard to convince others of it's truth and tries as hard to convert. Why? Do you get something like loyalty points for doing that? I won't argue for or against as I am not religious. Religion caused too many wars

Stumbled upon this thread. While visiting Vienna a few years ago, I learned of the Hapsburgs and the incredible empire they spawned. From the 1500's till the early part of 1900's the Hapsburgs ruled Europe..... by inbreeding. Or, by incest if you wish to call it that. Inbreeding is still quite common even in North America. The Hapsburgs were very religious as are the rural people in North America where it is common. The bible teachings were or are being ignored.

Seems that way.

I think NATO can do a lot but it is constrained by it's own rules. NATO plays by it's rules and Putin is fully aware of that and he uses that against NATO. Hence, he will get what he wants, the Crimea and Eastern Ukraine. He may continue on to Odessa so that he has control over all the seaports, land locking Ukraine.

Interesting take. A conflict is something like what is between Israel and the Palestinians, 2 sides constantly fighting. In the Ukraine, Russia invaded and occupied. NATO is 28 European countries and Canada and US. Canada and the US are part of NATO so, they have to support. Europe is very worried and so it should be. The big Bear is growling and no one knows what it really wants so, it has to be stopped before it carrys on. Putin wants the USSR back. As for gas prices, that is pure marketing. When there is a hurricane in Louisiana, our gas prices went up. When there was a refinery fire in Saudi, our gas prices went up. When Russia invades, our gas prices went up even though the pipeline of oil from Russia to Europe was not cut off. We pay every time there is a glitch in the oil supply. Gas prices are a pure industry marketing plan. My opinion/take.

I took your comment "Ukraine is her big cause now. We just gave $500 million to this cause without public consent. We wouldn’t even be in this situation if the Liberal-supported Biden Dems weren’t in office. " as some sort of discontent that we gave $500 million to Ukrainians.

I do not have to admit anything you say I should. It is my decision, just like taking the vaccine is. My decision. Trying to convince me seems to be a badge of honour for some of you. I have my beliefs and make decisions based on them, not yours. You have choices to make in life. Every day. All of them come with consequences.

Are you against helping Ukraine fight back against the Russians?

Libbie and Con and Dipper jerk-offs. Not a matter of me feeling better, just making sure you understand what and who you are accusing.

Then include the conservatives in your criticism and not only liberal. Include NDP as well as BC was one of the worst with restrictions. Oh and, don't forget the Saskatchewan Party and CAQ and Consensus Government (NWT and Nunavut) Heck, why not just say all Canadian Governments LOL

As I said in that post Point - CounterPoint. You had one and I had another. Carrying on was useless. Your analogies strain for similarity and are over dramatic. Hence the "OK".

OK.

Quebec also said you cannot wear a hijab, cross on a chain or, yarmulkes. World, civilized world. Th w whole world had restrictions. Point..... Counter-Point

No one is extorting. Take it or not, your choice.

Can't fly if your are intoxicated either. Your decision, and the consequences of it. US requires you to be vaccinated, as do some other countries too https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html Countries that are open to vaccinated travellers https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/countries-accepting-vaccinated-travelers

No federal travel bans.