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In reply to the discussion: Scientists baffled by Canadians' ability to watch movies, play video games and not shoot each other [View all]laundry_queen
(8,646 posts)That made me laugh. I'm surprised we haven't all been smited (smote?) yet.
I think there may be vague references to the Queen and God. And Stephen Harper, I KNOW has said "god bless Canada" at least a few times.
FWIW, as a kid I had to say prayers in school. Usually Catholic ones (Our Father, Hail Mary, some French prayers). My youngest 2 kids say prayers, but they rotate, using prayers from all different religions. I'm not super happy about it (since I lean towards atheist and I'm certain they don't, for instance, include any Wiccan prayers) but not going to make a huge deal about it. They still have Christmas concerts where I live too, granted it was originally a French Catholic community and the scenery is still defined by the huge Catholic church we have...Our community is becoming more religious, not less. There was a mega church built here not too long ago. However, I'll say I know less people who attend church now than I did growing up (in this same community). And I know TONS of atheists. Canada, as a whole, is become less religious, fast.
I'm babbling now, but you get the idea.