Canadian Politician apologizes for “Child Rearing Comment”

Alberta’s finance minister Iris Evans apologizes to CBC for saying in interview that “the only way to raise children properly is one parent should stay at home, while the other goes to work.”

What is wrong with that?  Evidently some parents felt guilty that they both work, leaving their child’s formative years in the hands of a day care or a babysitter.  No wonder children and young people are crying out for their parents to notice them.

Mrs. Evans also said that this is leading to a lack of education in our country which results in mental problems and higher crime for the children of tomorrow (which she also took criticism for).

It seems that Mrs. Evans doesn’t really have anything to apologize for – and perhaps some mothers and fathers have some apologizing to do to their children.  After all is a big house, more money, more luxuries, the boat, the sports car, etc. worth loosing your children over? 

That is a question that Canadian parents must answer.

• 38% – one parent at home while the other works
• 9% – both parents can work
• 3% – one single parent is enough
• 4% – entire family unit must be involved
• 16% – takes an entire communtiy to raise a child
• 31% – different for every situation

 

10 Rules for Human Relations

Do all these things and you will be rewarded greatly:

1. Speak to people no matter where you are at.
2. Smile at people. Give the world some sunshine.
3. Call people by their names
4. Wave at people
5. Be warm and cordial
6. Act like it is a genuine pleasure to serve
7. Be generous with praise
8. Be truly interested in people. Try hard and you can find something good about anyone.
9. Maintain a good sense of humor in all situations. Help people to laugh
10. Have patience and serve with humility

 

“A Person’s a Person, no matter how small!”

On May 14, 2009 a van load from the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Kingston, Ontario travelled to our national capital (which is Ottawa – for my American readers).  We were particpating with approximately 12,000 Canadians in the “National March for Life.”  This was the biggest crowd that has turned out for the March for Life since it began twelve years ago.  It is also the biggest public gathering on Parliament Hill every year.

It is troubling to think of the almost 3,000,000 Canadian citizens that have been murdered over the last 40 years; that this crime has been allowed in this country.  That is almost three times the size of the province of Nova Scotia and almost 22 times the size of Prince Edward Island’s population.  Perhaps these murders will also result in an economic crisis, with such a large number of the future work force being exterminated. 

May God hasten the day when these murders will cease in Canada.  There were 18 Members of Parliament that spoke for life, as well as, several women who have had abortions speaking out in favour of life.  There was one public school girl who gave her speach on the right for life and she quoted Horton the Elephant “A persons a person no matter how small” (Dr. Seuss: “Horton Hears a Who”).

 

Happy Mother’s Day!

 

What NOT to Buy Your Wife

1. Don’t buy anything that plugs in. Anything that requires electricity is seen as utilitarian.

2. Don’t buy clothing that involves sizes. The chances are one in seven thousand that you will get her size right, and your wife will be offended the other 6999 times. “Do I look like a size 16?” she’ll say. Too small a size doesn’t cut it either: “I haven’t worn a size 8 in 20 years!”

3. Avoid all things useful. The new silver polish advertised to save hundreds of hours is not going to win you any brownie points.

4. Don’t buy anything that involves weight loss or self-improvement. She’ll perceive a six-month membership to a diet center as a suggestion that’s she’s overweight.

 5. Don’t buy her a fire extinguisher.

6. Finally, don’t spend too much. “How do you think we’re going to afford that?” she’ll ask. But don’t spend too little. She won’t say anything, but she’ll think, “Is that all I’m worth?”

 

From the desk of the Liberals

 

Canada & USA Need A Leader Like This!

Prime Minister John Howard – Australia

Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks.

Separately, Howard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation’s mosques.

‘IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians.’

‘This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom’

‘We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society learn the language!’

‘Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.’

‘We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.’

‘This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, ‘THE RIGHT TO LEAVE’.’

‘If you aren’t happy here then LEAVE. We didn’t force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.’

 

New Church Blog!

Announcing the opening of the Kingston Pilgrim Holiness Church’s new blog/web location.

What you will find on it:

1. Prayer Requests
2. Announcements
3. Pictures (eventually)
4. Scripture thoughts

(click the link on the right)

 

Russia attempts to challenge Canadian Sovereignty

During President Obama’s visit to Canada, Russia decided to probe Canadian air space. The competition for the Artic region of our globe is “heating up.” Canadian fighter planes from Alberta’s Cold Air Range Bases were launched and turned them back into International waters.

It is times like these were, we as Canadians are reminded of the Liberal government’s folly in destroying our military. Now it is up to Prime Minister Harper and his government to attempt to rebuild the armed forces.

It’s more than just a continental shelf, or a patch of ice at risk. The socereignty of our country is being challenged. Our government needs to meet this challenge with more than just angry letters to the Russian Ambassador. We need to take this as a warning to increase the size of our air force and the over-all size of our military.

 

Concealed Hand guns at Church

The State of Arkansas passed a bill allowing concealed handguns in church.    It removes churches and other houses of worship from the list of places where concealed handguns are banned.   The bill’s sponsor, Representative Beverly Pyle, said she introduced the measure after a series of church shootings across the country. She said it would be up to each individual church whether to allow the concealed guns. “It is time we changed our concealed-handgun law to allow law-abiding citizens of the state of Arkansas the right to defend themselves and others should a situation happen in one of our churches,” she said.   One pastor from the state said. “We must put our faith in God and not put our faith in something else. Let us keep the sanctity of churches and put our faith in God and not in guns.”

I wonder if Ontario will pass the same legislation…