http://www.cardus.ca en Copyright 2012 Cardus Thu, 24 May 2012 11:45:09 -0400 Cardus Thu, 24 May 2012 11:45:09 -0400 http://www.cardus.ca/culturalrenewal/centrearticles/3002 My fellow Catholic Register columnist Peter Stockland and I may just be crazy. After writing thousands of columns between us, we certainly know that some readers think so! But this craziness is somewhat different. We have decided to start a magazine. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 My fellow Catholic Register columnist Peter Stockland and I may just be crazy. After writing thousands of columns between us, we certainly know that some readers think so! But this craziness is somewhat different. We have decided to start a magazine. http://www.cardus.ca/culturalrenewal/centrearticles/2797 The beautiful game is just that: it's not a matter of life and death. And it urgently needs to escape from the clutches of a corrupting religion of global financial capitalism. Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The beautiful game is just that: it's not a matter of life and death. And it urgently needs to escape from the clutches of a corrupting religion of global financial capitalism. http://www.cardus.ca/culturalrenewal/centrearticles/2654 Connecticut's Proposed Bill No. 1098 on Misappropriation of Funds within certain Religious Corporations The General Assembly of the State of Connecticut recently placed before its Judiciary Committee a Bill containing a proposed Act entitled: An Act Modifying Corporate Laws Relating to Certain Religious Corporations. Though it is not particularly long, this piece of proposed legislation is hugely significant.... Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Connecticut's Proposed Bill No. 1098 on Misappropriation of Funds within certain Religious Corporations The General Assembly of the State of Connecticut recently placed before its Judiciary Committee a Bill containing a proposed Act entitled: An Act Modifying Corporate Laws Relating to Certain Religious Corporations. Though it is not particularly long, this piece of proposed legislation is hugely significant.... http://www.cardus.ca/culturalrenewal/centrearticles/2655 Pharmacist and Conscience Activist Cristina Alarcon Sends an Open Letter to the Alberta College of Pharmacists The freedom of citizens is not a once for all grant—it requires continual nurturing and vigilance when it is threatened in order that it remain active and alive. Once again Cristina Alarcon has stepped up to courteously engage those who are making changes to the rules governing her own... Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Pharmacist and Conscience Activist Cristina Alarcon Sends an Open Letter to the Alberta College of Pharmacists The freedom of citizens is not a once for all grant—it requires continual nurturing and vigilance when it is threatened in order that it remain active and alive. Once again Cristina Alarcon has stepped up to courteously engage those who are making changes to the rules governing her own... http://www.cardus.ca/culturalrenewal/centrearticles/2656 Does religious belief have any impact upon charitable giving or volunteerism? The evidence shows that it does. Some passages from an affidavit prepared recently by Professor David Lyon of Queen's University for the Christian Horizons appeal (currently being argued in the Ontario courts) might be of interest to people at this time of year when our thoughts turn to the idea of gifts and giving. ... Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Does religious belief have any impact upon charitable giving or volunteerism? The evidence shows that it does. Some passages from an affidavit prepared recently by Professor David Lyon of Queen's University for the Christian Horizons appeal (currently being argued in the Ontario courts) might be of interest to people at this time of year when our thoughts turn to the idea of gifts and giving. ... http://www.cardus.ca/culturalrenewal/centrearticles/2657 My friend Professor John von Heyking invariably brings useful and important things to my attention. His recent reference hits a home run. He referred to an article that appeared this past week in the Wall Street Journal. In that estimable organ, Mollie Ziegler Hemingway writes about a recently published study out of Baylor University which reconfigures (or ought to) how many people speak about... Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 My friend Professor John von Heyking invariably brings useful and important things to my attention. His recent reference hits a home run. He referred to an article that appeared this past week in the Wall Street Journal. In that estimable organ, Mollie Ziegler Hemingway writes about a recently published study out of Baylor University which reconfigures (or ought to) how many people speak about... http://www.cardus.ca/culturalrenewal/centrearticles/2658 Another Order of Canada is Returned in Protest of Its Being Awarded to an Abortionist. When will the Error be Admitted? So one of the highest ranking Catholics in Canada, the Archbishop of Montreal, Cardinal Jean-Claude Turcotte, has returned his Order in Canada—making at least a dozen awardees who have done so on their own behalf or on behalf of those who have passed on since the award was... Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Another Order of Canada is Returned in Protest of Its Being Awarded to an Abortionist. When will the Error be Admitted? So one of the highest ranking Catholics in Canada, the Archbishop of Montreal, Cardinal Jean-Claude Turcotte, has returned his Order in Canada—making at least a dozen awardees who have done so on their own behalf or on behalf of those who have passed on since the award was... http://www.cardus.ca/culturalrenewal/centrearticles/2691 A Submission to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 A Submission to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario http://www.cardus.ca/culturalrenewal/centrearticles/2659 France's highest administrative court has ruled recently that a woman, who speaks fluent French but wears a veil, is not suitable for French citizenship because, in wearing the veil for religious reasons, she is not subscribing to "French values" about equality of the sexes. Her freedom of religion must take a back seat to the French requirement that women should at least be seen if they are not... Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 France's highest administrative court has ruled recently that a woman, who speaks fluent French but wears a veil, is not suitable for French citizenship because, in wearing the veil for religious reasons, she is not subscribing to "French values" about equality of the sexes. Her freedom of religion must take a back seat to the French requirement that women should at least be seen if they are not... http://www.cardus.ca/culturalrenewal/centrearticles/2660 Bryan Schlosser, Leader-Post Monday, July 14, 2008 REGINA—Renowned, recognized and respected Regina businessman and philanthropist Frederick W. (Fred) Hill died Sunday at the age of 87 following a lengthy illness. Hill, the second-generation owner of the Hill Companies, which was co-founded by his father, Walter, in 1903, was well-known for his contributions to the Saskatchewan business community,... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Bryan Schlosser, Leader-Post Monday, July 14, 2008 REGINA—Renowned, recognized and respected Regina businessman and philanthropist Frederick W. (Fred) Hill died Sunday at the age of 87 following a lengthy illness. Hill, the second-generation owner of the Hill Companies, which was co-founded by his father, Walter, in 1903, was well-known for his contributions to the Saskatchewan business community,... http://www.cardus.ca/culturalrenewal/centrearticles/2661 The Importance of his Life and Ideas There are those one meets in life of whom it can be said: "this person changed my life." For me, Rev. Bob Brow was such a man. There is seldom a week goes by and certainly never a month when I do not think of him and something he said or when I consciously use a way of thinking I learned from him. His essays, books, sermons and more recently, his "letters to... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 The Importance of his Life and Ideas There are those one meets in life of whom it can be said: "this person changed my life." For me, Rev. Bob Brow was such a man. There is seldom a week goes by and certainly never a month when I do not think of him and something he said or when I consciously use a way of thinking I learned from him. His essays, books, sermons and more recently, his "letters to... http://www.cardus.ca/culturalrenewal/centrearticles/2662 John Robson is a writer and broadcaster based in Ottawa. This column first ran in the Ottawa Citizen July 11, 2008, p. A12. © 2008. Circulated with permission by Canwest Digital Media. In politics you're never sure who to despise. David Cameron seemed a thoroughly safe bet and now look what he's done. Mr. Cameron, in case you don't follow the disintegration of the public sector in Britain as... Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 John Robson is a writer and broadcaster based in Ottawa. This column first ran in the Ottawa Citizen July 11, 2008, p. A12. © 2008. Circulated with permission by Canwest Digital Media. In politics you're never sure who to despise. David Cameron seemed a thoroughly safe bet and now look what he's done. Mr. Cameron, in case you don't follow the disintegration of the public sector in Britain as... http://www.cardus.ca/culturalrenewal/centrearticles/2663 For The Calgary Herald Wednesday, June 18, 2008 It is always pleasant to be quoted by a journalist who has the abilities of Nigel Hannaford. It is less pleasant to be quoted as supporting the wrong side of a definition. How words are defined matter a great deal. Now that so many issues relating to religious belief are becoming news it's vital to pay attention to the key terms in the discussion. Principal... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 For The Calgary Herald Wednesday, June 18, 2008 It is always pleasant to be quoted by a journalist who has the abilities of Nigel Hannaford. It is less pleasant to be quoted as supporting the wrong side of a definition. How words are defined matter a great deal. Now that so many issues relating to religious belief are becoming news it's vital to pay attention to the key terms in the discussion. Principal... http://www.cardus.ca/culturalrenewal/centrearticles/2664 The Ontario Human Rights Commission recently issued a decision that is prompting various people to utter some of the most interesting and nutty commentary seen in Canada in many a year. I plan on commenting on this in some detail in future posts. Before I do, however, I want to clear some brush. Some suggest that public funding entails the requirement to be atheistic and agnostic—of course... Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 The Ontario Human Rights Commission recently issued a decision that is prompting various people to utter some of the most interesting and nutty commentary seen in Canada in many a year. I plan on commenting on this in some detail in future posts. Before I do, however, I want to clear some brush. Some suggest that public funding entails the requirement to be atheistic and agnostic—of course... http://www.cardus.ca/culturalrenewal/centrearticles/2665 For Rene Leiva, a family physician in Ottawa, there is no question about where his Roman Catholic beliefs fit into his medical practice. In his office there is a sign informing potential patients that there are certain things his practice will not do: He will not prescribe birth control pills, though he will talk about natural family planning; and no patient should expect him to give a referral for... Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 For Rene Leiva, a family physician in Ottawa, there is no question about where his Roman Catholic beliefs fit into his medical practice. In his office there is a sign informing potential patients that there are certain things his practice will not do: He will not prescribe birth control pills, though he will talk about natural family planning; and no patient should expect him to give a referral for... http://www.cardus.ca/culturalrenewal/centrearticles/2666 (This document drafted February 14, 2008) 1. PREAMBLE 1.1 WHEREAS human beings have inherent dignity, and a capacity and need to believe and organise their beliefs in accordance with their foundational documents, tenets of faith or traditions; and 1.2 WHEREAS this capacity and need determine their lives and are worthy of protection; and 1.3 WHEREAS the Constitution provides for the protection... Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 (This document drafted February 14, 2008) 1. PREAMBLE 1.1 WHEREAS human beings have inherent dignity, and a capacity and need to believe and organise their beliefs in accordance with their foundational documents, tenets of faith or traditions; and 1.2 WHEREAS this capacity and need determine their lives and are worthy of protection; and 1.3 WHEREAS the Constitution provides for the protection... http://www.cardus.ca/culturalrenewal/centrearticles/2667 Why Religions Need to be Free to Determine How Doctrine Applies to their Members Two recent items, one within Canada, the other outside it, and both involving (at least in principle) the Catholic Church and politicians, give an interesting angle on the misuse of the phrase "separation of Church and State." In the first instance, Archbishop Prendergast of Ottawa stated, in an informal interview with... Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Why Religions Need to be Free to Determine How Doctrine Applies to their Members Two recent items, one within Canada, the other outside it, and both involving (at least in principle) the Catholic Church and politicians, give an interesting angle on the misuse of the phrase "separation of Church and State." In the first instance, Archbishop Prendergast of Ottawa stated, in an informal interview with... http://www.cardus.ca/culturalrenewal/centrearticles/2668 Being invited to South Africa to be involved in the drafting of a Charter of Religious Rights and Freedoms in that country has afforded me a good opportunity to see the process of constitutional addition "up close." Under their Constitution it is possible to have a "Charter" that gives greater definition to the general enumerated rights as long as such provisions are not inconsistent with the Constitution... Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Being invited to South Africa to be involved in the drafting of a Charter of Religious Rights and Freedoms in that country has afforded me a good opportunity to see the process of constitutional addition "up close." Under their Constitution it is possible to have a "Charter" that gives greater definition to the general enumerated rights as long as such provisions are not inconsistent with the Constitution... http://www.cardus.ca/culturalrenewal/centrearticles/2669 On Sunday, February 3rd, I participated with members of the media, representatives from diverse interest groups and ordinary people of all stripes in what was to be the Bouchard-Taylor's last consultation forum. We were invited to reflect on this question: what unites us? At the beginning of the day, one might have been tempted to answer: not much. However, as I observed the people around me sharing... Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 On Sunday, February 3rd, I participated with members of the media, representatives from diverse interest groups and ordinary people of all stripes in what was to be the Bouchard-Taylor's last consultation forum. We were invited to reflect on this question: what unites us? At the beginning of the day, one might have been tempted to answer: not much. However, as I observed the people around me sharing... http://www.cardus.ca/culturalrenewal/centrearticles/2670 The Need to Take a Fresh Look at Some Stale Over-generalizations My last article in this space concerned Ezra Levant and his testimony before the Alberta Human Rights Commission. In a letter he sent out to seek support for his case about a year ago, Ezra Levant noted that Alan Borovoy of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association had written an open letter castigating the Alberta Human Rights Commission... Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 The Need to Take a Fresh Look at Some Stale Over-generalizations My last article in this space concerned Ezra Levant and his testimony before the Alberta Human Rights Commission. In a letter he sent out to seek support for his case about a year ago, Ezra Levant noted that Alan Borovoy of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association had written an open letter castigating the Alberta Human Rights Commission...