(CNS) R. C. Bishops—Canadians experience ‘worrisome erosion’ of religious rights

Posted by Kendall Harmon

Canadian religious groups are "experiencing a worrisome erosion" of freedom of conscience and religious freedom -- universal rights that face increasing threats around the world, said the Canadian bishops.

In a 12-page pastoral letter to all Canadians, the bishops said they "particularly want to address those members of the faithful who find themselves in difficult situations where they may be pressured to act against their religious faith or their conscience."

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3 Comments
Posted May 17, 2012 at 5:00 am [Printer Friendly] [Print w/ comments]



1. Ian+ wrote:

St Thomas More, pray for Canada!

May 17, 7:27 am | [comment link]
2. Pageantmaster [KJS to Coventry] wrote:

Sir, or saint if you will, Thomas More wouldn’t know where Canada is.

May 17, 1:30 pm | [comment link]
3. Charles52 wrote:

Ah, but he does now.

grin

May 17, 2:35 pm | [comment link]
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