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Old 10-05-2019, 11:21 AM   #848
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Originally Posted by DragonChi View Post
Pretty sure this country was literally founded for the purpose of finding the Northwest passage to the West Indies. Later on, as a colony to ship goods to the British Empire.
It may have been found for that reason, but settlements were established to spread Catholicism by the French, and Protestantism by the British.
You have to understand at that time religion was the highest understanding for life itself. It was the reason for everything known to man.

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Originally Posted by westopher View Post
Do you know current statistics of Canadians that identify as Christians? I understood the connection in 1903, but it seems a little less relevant now.
I honestly don’t know currently what it would be, but I know for the majority of my demographic, even if you are religious, you would be smart enough to understand it’s lack of relevance in public policy, especially in a country with as many different religions and ideological groups as Canada.
The principles and laws of this country were founded on Christian values.
They didn't just sprout from rationality.
67% is the figure of Canadians who identify as Christian
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