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Toronto city councillor says Muslim-only subsidized housing is acceptable

This is a REALLY bad idea.  It would be a bad idea no matter if it were Catholic only, or Hindu only, or (pick a religion) only development. Aside from the fact that it is a real life ghettoization of one faith, it is decidedly un-Canadian. We are a pluralistic and multicultural/multifaith nation where we all bump up against fellow citizens of a multitude of beliefs.  I sincerely hope that this councillor is dissuaded from pursuing this idea. Toronto city councillor says Muslim-only subsidized housing is acceptable | Globalnews.ca

France's burkini ban overturned by highest court

I do not think the state has the right to tell people that they cannot wear clothing that covers their skin. Think of it this way. The law as it is being applied in France essentially says it's OK to be topless on a beach but it's illegal to be there if you are covered up. How can that make sense? It doesn't to me. I agree with the goal of protecting Christianity's place in society. I just think that this isn't the right tactic because it strengthens 'Big Brother' and this is a greater threat than Islam. France's burkini ban overturned by highest court - World - CBC News

A Million Thanks!

WOW! Today we passed the 1,000,000 mark for visits to this blog.  I hope that I will continue to be able to offer articles and commentary that interests anyone who's interested in those issues where faith and life intersect.  Thank you to everyone who has become a regular visitor here, 'Where The Rubber Hits The Road'.  

God and Brexit: The latest from George Weigel

Ever since the United Kingdom decided in June to leave the European Union, contending (and sometimes overlapping) explanations have been offered for a vote that stunned the world’s opinion-makers...Together, these amount to what’s often called the EU’s “democracy deficit,” which seems to me real enough. I’d like to suggest another, perhaps deeper, answer to the question of the EU’s current distress, though: To put it bluntly, the “democracy deficit” is a reflection of Europe’s “God-deficit.” Click on the link below to read the entire article God and Brexit | George Weigel | First Things

Looming Texas execution of a man who never killed anyone illustrates urgency of forgiveness - Crux

Next week Texas is scheduled to execute a death row inmate who never killed anyone, and who may not even have known a crime was going to be committed. The execution is not only out of touch with Pope Francis and the U.S. bishops, but also growing public opinion against capital punishment. Looming Texas execution illustrates urgency of forgiveness - Crux

Canadian Physicians for Life – Seeking to promote public awareness of and professional adherence to the time-honoured Hippocratic medical tradition, which affirms the inviolability of every human life.

Do you know a medical professional who may be struggling with conscience issues? New Canadian laws regarding "Medical Aid in Dying" will have devastating effects on doctors and their relationships with their patients. Canadian Physicians for Life can help. Check out their website at https://www.physiciansforlife.ca/ Doctors can also call their crisis hotline at 1.855.239.0622 for legal advice. You are not alone. Let us all remember to pray for our doctors and health professionals. St Luke, pray for us. Canadian Physicians for Life – Seeking to promote public awareness of and professional adherence to the time-honoured Hippocratic medical tradition, which affirms the inviolability of every human life.

How a priest increased his offertory by 30% - WITHOUT asking for money:

I like the approach this priest took! It mirrors my own practice. Given we're entering into a phase where we are beginning some expensive, capital repairs to our buildings, I sincerely hope this 'small ball' approach will suffice in raising the hundreds of thousands we are going to need to complete them all!  How a priest increased his offertory by 30% - WITHOUT asking for money | Brice Sokolowski | Pulse | LinkedIn

Scott Van Wynsberghe: The Futurists were wrong - Good news to those of us who don't believe that religion is 'dying' as many are predicting.

Scott Van Wynsberghe: The Futurists were wrong | National Post