I think Justin Trudeau made a mistake by only allowing pro-choice candidates to run for his Liberal Party. He underestimates the bully pulpit of an increasingly right-wing Catholic church run by cranky old priests who push the anti-abortion issue over all others, including advocating for the poor. I don't know how many parishioners listen to their priests on how to vote, but there is enough of them to swing a few ridings.
One of my co-workers was talking about her daughters upcoming confirmation into the Catholic church. I brought up my longstanding view that confirmation should take place as an adult when a a person can make an informed decision about whether they believe in the tenants of the church.
I do not believe in the Catholic church, Christianity or any other religion. I note that the majority of people I know do not believe in any organised religion or even God. The more we know about science, the 13.5 Billion year old universe, 4.5 Billion year old earth and the fact that humans have lived on the planet for such a short time, any clear thinking person should question that man was made in God's image, or is a chosen life form of a creator. The Catholic church still counts me as a member, as you can not resign from the church in their minds. It doesn't help their numbers.
The more a read about old style Liberals like Tony Ianno and Warren Kinsella whine about Trudeau preventing Christine Innes from running in Trinity-Spadina the more I think I will vote Liberal in the by-election. I'm not a fan of Adam Vaughan but I would like to see the Liberals take the riding.
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