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Should the Lords Prayer be read in the Ontario Legislature and at Council meetings?
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Answer: YES
Yes the Lords Prayer should continue to be read in the Ontario Legislature and at Council meetings.
The core beliefs and values of our country should be protected and valued at the highest regard.
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Answer: YES
I feel it only proper to begin with the Lord's prayer. We do live in a multi-cultural society, however we should not be changing our ways to accomodate immigrants. They should be embracing our culture and not demanding the we as Canadians change to their culture. The immigants can go back home as far as I'm concerned. There is too much cow towing to immigrants in Canada.
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Answer: NO
Ha, ha! No!
Separation of church and state?
Canada isn't a theocracy, nor should it discriminate against those of other religions (or no religion) by favouring only one religion in particular. That alienates citizens.
- aFriend.ca
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Answer: YES
Ontario/Canada's society/standards have evolved from Judeo-Christian beliefs. Most of us {outside the GTA) want to keep those beliefs/standards. The Lords Prayer is an integral part of those beliefs/standards and should be retained at Council meetings and the Legislature.
As an aside, the rest of Ontario needs to seperate from the GTA!
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Answer: YES
Most certainly YES! This country was built by Christians and their beliefs. If non Christians don't like it, let them go back to where they came from!
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Answer: YES
I do not know what this world is coming to.
This world is going totally out of control. We were put on this earth to serve and do Gods will and people are just ruining the way things should be.
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Answer: YES
I am only Catholic by my parents choice to baptize me as that. I don't go to church. I'm not even sure I believe in God in the biblical sense however...I remember the Lord's Prayer everyday before class started. Those of other cultures and countries stood in the hall while we prayed. I say it's time we bring it back everywhere. Remember, I don't go to church and I say this. I say this because it is my understanding that Canada was built on Christianity. I say this because since the Lord's prayer was taken out of school, kids just don't learn the morals religion can teach even through a simple prayer. I say this because our country is being given away to other countries. We MUST keep something that makes Canada what it is. We shouldn't change our ways to cater to everyone else who wants to live here. My Dad came to Canada from Italy. His family folded up their countries flag and proudly hung a Canadian flag in it's place for Canada was nice to let them in, they lived like Canadians and accepted this countries way of life. Others should too. Bring back the Lord's Prayer NOW!
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Answer: YES
By all means the Lords prayer should be read.
This has been a tradition for generations and
it is not up to us to break it. We are not
communists.
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Answer: YES
Canada's constitution was founded on Christian principles and is the reason we are and have always been one of the best countries in the world in which to live - Christ=peace.
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Answer: YES
Most definitely - immigrants to this country should not be allowed to change the policies of Canada = if we went to their country, we would have to follow their culture and rules with NO exceptions.
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Answer: YES
We, as Canadians, have allowed our governments and minority groups to change forever our heritage and culture. This beautiful country of ours was founded on, not necessarily Christianity, but at the very least, on Christian principles. If we do not start standing up for our heritage and culture now, who else is going to do it? I welcome with open arms all minority groups, but they also must realize that it is wrong of them to expect US to change for them. If they want to experience our peaceful way of life, so be it and more power to them; but please DO NOT expect us to change to your beliefs. We allow you to practice your beliefs and religion in your own way. Allow us the same dignity. That is what a free country is all about. I say, "Continue saying the Lord's Prayer, not only in the legislature and council meetings, but in our schools too!!" If it offends others, they are freely allowed to vacate the room while the Lord's Prayer is being recited.
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Answer: YES
politicians need all the help they can get
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Answer: NO
This should only be done if the men and women acting in these roles are following God's law. IF they are following Man's law then they are not acting within their oath of office. They should decide whether they are following God's law or bowing down to false gods such as money and man's law. Are they acting honourably in lawful ways or following some act (mans law) in their role playing????
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Answer: YES
this country has given up so much to make others feel welcome we are loosing our own identities. Canada's history has roots and the Lords prayer is part of those roots. lets not let an other part of Canada get dropped off never to return.
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Answer: YES
Besides the statement of our country being founded on Christian values by Christians, think about what would happen if you went to a Muslim or other non-Christian country. In many of them, you would be imprisoned at the very least, beheaded in others, for saying the Lord's prayer or wearing a crucifix or other sign of Christian faith. We need to put a stop to this now before we lose the right to have practice our Christianity.
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Answer: YES
Also in our schools. We have to quit letting non Canadians dictate to us. If it is against their belief let them go back home. They came here for a better life so go by our standards and rules
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Answer: YES
Definitly, say the Lord's Prayer in the Legislature. It's the BEST way to start any day.
They bicker and bitch about everything and anything, Start with the LORDS PRAYER, then get on with business, instead of acting like spoiled brats, who want their way.
Most days NOTHING is accomplished. What a WASTE of tax payers money.
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Answer: YES
people are screaming that the lords prayer is violating their religious beliefs. well it violates OUR religious beliefs for them to try to stop us from using it! if you don't want to say it fine, just shut up while we do! the same goes for people upset that the national anthem has the word god in it. suck it up! you came to our country, and the anthem was here first. it has seniority!
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Answer: YES
We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language.
Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society
Lean our language
Most Canadians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men & women, on Christian principles, founded this nation & this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.
We will accept your beliefs, & will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, & live in harmony & peaceful enjoyment with us
This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, & OUR LIFESTYLE & we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining & griping about OUR FLAG, OUR PLEDGE, OUR CHRISTIAN BELIEFS, OR OUR WAY OF LIFE, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Canadian freedon, "THE RIGHT TO LEAVE".
If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.
The Lords Prayer should always be said at any function, Ontario Legislature, Council meetings, Hockey Games etc. We are Canadian and we are Christians.
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Answer: YES
YES THE LORDS PRAYER SHOULD BE SAID BEFORE ALL MEETINGS AND AT SCHOOL BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS> THIS SHOULD NEVER BE STOPPED
THANKS CLARA FORM KINCARDINE.
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Answer: YES
The majority of the population are Christians,
and there are times when we call out to God to help us. The Lord's prayer does that.
Our country of Canada was founded on Christian principles and morals. This is what makes
Canada great. The Lord's prayer is a prayer to
everyone. People of other faiths can learn this
prayer and could appreciate its meaning.
Thankyou.
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Answer: YES
The origins of the foundation of ANY country should be recognized. It gives people an opportunity to acknowledge the history of a country while examining the changes that have taken place. Whether the connotation is positive or negative, history cannot be changed, nor should it be. Sometimes we need a reminder that history is what makes this country so great. Accept the changes in our national identity, without attempting to erase the fundamental basis of our history.
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Answer: YES
Our country was founded on Christian beliefs & values. Are these values not the reason that people choose to move to our country. If people choose not to say the 's prayed, they do not have to join in.Lord
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Answer: YES
We are in Canada....other relegions can pray on thier own then also. If they don't like it go back to where they came from.
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Answer: NO
No.
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Answer: NO
Give a momments silence to those wish a prayer
of choice.
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Answer: YES
I think it would be wrong to take out the lords prayer. They need to start reading it in schools again aswell.
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Answer: NO
Religion and politics should never be mixed!
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Answer: NO
Relgion should be left out of everything.
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Answer: NO
It is about time that this silly tradition is gome for good. Anything that perpetuates the myth of a supreme begin should be done away with.
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Answer: NO
simply put, it does not fit every religion.why doesnt someone come up with one prayer that does.of course there are those who may be atheists or agnostics ie:non woshipers ,then what.its a pain no matter what you do so leave it out.a silent individual prayer would be the ticket.
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Answer: YES
Yes, and prayerfully, the government will get back to running this country based biblical principles.
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Answer: YES
Our country was founded by Christians and the strong belief in the Christian faith. It is a tradition that the Lords prayer is said before all meetings and should remain as such. We are giving up too many traditional values for the sake of a few disgruntled individuals. I believe the Lords paryer should not only be read before Council meetings but also in all our schools.
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Answer: NO
Why honour one religion (or two) over all the others?
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Answer: YES
its a christian country like it or leave
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Answer: NO
A moment of silence should suffice, during which the persons present could reflect upon their own faith and pray for guidance if they so choose.
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Answer: YES
It is a Canadian tradition we should continue to honour if it offends anyone that is too bad they should respect our rights and freedom of speech like we have to respect theirs.
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Answer: NO
I Think We Have Gone A Little To Far With This Stuff I Am Wondering What Will They Think Of Next Rabbie Shots For The Easter Bunny
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Answer: YES
It may get the negetive thoughts out of thier heads before the meeting starts and slow them down if they truly are listining.
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Answer: YES
Canada is a Christian Country and that is why it is such a wonderful country to live in.
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Answer: YES
Of course it should.. this is Canada... a place where people come to to be Canadians... it is so unfortunate that we have had to give up a lot our culture & heritage, largely in part to the Trudeau Liberal govt. ideology they imposed on us in the 70s culminating with the charter of rights in 1982... READ THE LORDS PRAYER AT LEGISLATURE AND COUNCIL MEETINGS... it is part of Canadian culture and should not be cast aside.. do you see other countries giving up their heritage? NO... NOBODY HAS THE RIGHT TO COME HERE AND DEMAND THAT WE CHANGE TO SUIT THEM! as in the United States, it's tragio when an entire country has to change routines.... cultural routines, changed by someone on a bench deciding that one atheist has more rights than the majority... Canada is just as bad... it is long overdue for Ontario town councils, the Ontario govt. and the Canadian govt. to buck the trend, retain and give us back our Canadian traditions and heritage.
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Answer: NO
because it is now the 21st century and as relative to young folks as it is to old geezers like me who have wanted to shake off all the programming and religious nonsense for 70 years.
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Answer: YES
Most definitely......should not be taken out and while i'm at it, it should be brought back into schools also.
It's about time that people accept that christianity is what this country was founded on and we should adhere to it....no matter whether we are christians or athiests. If you don't like the Lord's Prayer or anything to do with christianity, don't complain. As a christian, I personally don't like being put down by an athiest in any way but I hold my tongue because I have to respect their opinions and rights, but the christian's rights have been taken away because it might upset athiests and that is so wrong!!!
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Answer: YES
I am over 90 years old (my daughter is posting this for me) and have been repeating the Lord's Prayer at the beginning of each school day, and so many other places. It is a long-time tradition, and I think it should be continued.
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Answer: NO
Church and State should be separate. If our "leaders" are so unsure of themselves and their decisions that they are looking for divine intervention then we have the wrong people trying to lead.
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Answer: YES
Have we forgotten 9-11 already? Have we not heard that there have been terrorist plots in Canada that were discovered and saved us from having many lives lost. Have we forgotten all the wars that many gave their lives for our country Canada, that we might have a better life. Why are we getting so lax in so many things. Why are we wanting to cut out our faith that the pioneers lived and survived by. Our country was built on faith Why are we forsaking our faith and morals. And we wonder why there are so many beatings and killings.
It really concerns me, even scares me that there may be some in the Legislature and elsewhere who have never heard or just do not care in regard to this piece of truth..."Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man (or mankind) sows, that he will also reap."
"Deliver us from the evil one. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen." GOD KEEP OUR LAND!
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Answer: YES
I don't see any reason as to why it should not be read. It should not offend anyone and it is discriminating against those who believe in the lords prayer.
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Answer: NO
I don't think there is any need for the Lords Prayer to be read. My idea to solve this problem is a min. of silence. People can sit quietly for a min. .. say the prayer silently to themselves if they wish or pray to their own God .. this way it has no ill effect on any one .. those who wish to, get there way, others get there way .. problem solved.
Guy Helwig
Southampton Ontario
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Answer: NO
This sort of relates to the school board not allowing religion to be taught in public schools because there are so many different religions out there that people will begin requesting. The Ontario Legislature and Council meetings are both public events, and religion is sacred and should be left out. I do have my own faiths, but I know many people in the area who disagree with me.
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Answer: YES
there is no reason why they need to get rid of this perfectly fine tradition. its is another way that the liberals want to try and wast big tax payers dollars on a scandal like this there are bigger things that they should worry about in the legislature. we need to pray for the eed of this country and also we have to thank God for what has been received from Him.
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Answer: YES
with all the drug and alcohol related problems
that the world is becoming.
It is time to have/put some values back into the system.
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Answer: YES
I think its a good thing and never hurts anyone.
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Answer: YES
It is clear that, as much as there are some benefits to having "one size fits all" philosophy, the population and culture dynamics of Toronto are not the same as Owen Sound. Therefore, I believe the Lord's prayer should be read in any and all jurisdictions where the majority of residents want that to happen. Whereas some larger centres may choose to use different literature during their meetings because of the wishes of the majority of their constituents, other areas, like Owen Sound, may choose to continue with the Lord's prayer as an important characteristic and wish of the majority of its residents.
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Answer: YES
We are constantly offered choices as to whether we wish to watch or listen to the coarse language, violence, nudity, etc on TV programs, with a disclaimer stating that "viewer discretion is advised". Even thought I find TV highly immoral and smutty, I have to make my choice as to whether I wish to watch. Yet we are asked to get rid of the Lord's Prayer because it does not sit well with "the majority". I suggest a disclaimer, stating "the following prayer contains Christian and high moral Content. Participation discretion is advised!!!!!" That should solve everything!
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Answer: YES
We are a christian country. Other cultures and religions are also welcome but the Lords payer is our culture and custom and they should have to respect it like we would have to in their countries.
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Answer: YES
I am concerned the provincial government is going to eliminate the Lord's Prayer. It should be read in parliament.
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Answer: YES
I think we should have the same attitude as the Americans. If you come to this country, then be prepared to do as we do. This country was based on religous principles. Why do the majority have to bow to the wishes of the minority? If you don't like it, go home.
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Answer: NO
While the aboriginal inhabitants did not claim to be christian,they clearly were spiritual people who had no trouble beleiving in the great creator or supreme God of All.
While the European settlers,"second to arrive",were purportedly christian,they seemingly had no qualms about ignoring inconvenient commandments not to mention the Golden Rule never do to anyone that which you would not have him/her do to you.
Given the dictum of"love thy neighbour...." it would seem the heighth of arrogant ignorance to declare this a " christian" country and try to impose some christian doctrine on the conduct of Public Business.
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Answer: NO
No!
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Answer: YES
Why change something that isn't broken. It has worked and only McGuinty seems to have the problem. He could leave the room while it was said. I remember that happening at school, only 1 kid in the class went to the hall and returned when we were finished. No big deal and she never made a fuss over it being said.
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Answer: YES
Absolutely --- yes!
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Answer: NO
Separate church and state, please. Theocracies scare me senseless.
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Answer: YES
Absolutely!!!
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Answer: YES
YES, YES, YES! This great country of ours was based on the Judean Christian Principle. We must stand firm on this foundation and resist allowing current trends and ideas to undermine any form of Canadian government. It also should be re-introduced into our schools. Our children have no idea what the Lord's Prayer even is! This is shameful and I believe a giant step backward.
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Answer: YES
Canada was founded on Godly principals and it is a great country. Why are we chipping away at the solid ground work that our founders layed?
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Answer: YES
Despite what the atheist and sectarians say, Canada and Ontario are still predominately Christian. We also have in this country the Constitution guaranteed rights to Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Expression. What these should mean is that Christians, anywhere, anytime, including government meetings, must be allowed to recite the Lord’s Prayer. Anyone who is against these Canadian Constitution rights is not a true Canadian!
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Answer: NO
I subscribe to no organised religious group and do not believe in prayer. I stand quietly when others pray, respecting their committment, but it has no place in my own life. The people we need in the Ontario Legislature and those attending Council meetings need not be religious minded people in order to fulfill the requirements of their position. They need to be good money managers and good in heart. Religion is a personal preference and quite separate from business.
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Answer: NO
Ontario, and as well Canada, is a community of many faiths, many religions, many peoples. Picking a rite of one single religion as the chosen representative to demonstrate faith, is narrow and insensitive.
A moment of silence allows everyone of all faiths, and no faiths, to insert their own ritual as required.
Church and state must be seperated in all things.
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Answer: YES
Most of the legislature would prefer reading, the Lord's prayer so why not.
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Answer: YES
If we went to there country we would be bound by there customs, why are they not bound by ours?
I have no problem with other faiths after all there is only one supreme being.
Lets all try to get along. DAO
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Answer: YES
As long as the majority of Ontarians have religous beliefs that support the "generic" prayer, it should be read. Others can ignore it and state their own prayer, mutedly, while it is being read.
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