And the figures for Quebec are not surprising, as they lived under a very conservative Roman Catholic hierarchy for many decades.

And yes, in Quebec, there was a reaction.


It gained ground in the 1960s with what we call the Quiet Revolution.

The phrase: "have a major influence".

How does one interpret that?

Is there a formula?

I understand. It is a complicated subject.

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Admit it. I will not tell anyone else.

Admitting moral failure is hard for many.

Just admit it.

Post the one with the penguin again. My favorite.

To which you replied with ad hominem garbage. I understand if you don’t want to admit it, but that provides even more information about your character.

Religious folks don't hide their faith, and nobody bothers them about it. There are half a dozen churches within three blocks of my house. A Hmong shaman lives two doors down the street, and hosts religious gatherings in his home. Nobody bothers him.

Our daily newspaper lists all of the religious events each week. There are several Islamic centers nearby, along with synagogues and other religious centers. We have several church-run colleges and universities, along with parochial schools and a couple of convents.

Its all free of controversy. There are no protests against any of that.

How is Canada better, Guy? Describe the differences. How are they more tolerant?

No broader observations were reported.

What do you think is important about the results? What is the significance, do you think, of Quebec having a less favorable view of the role of religion? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the methodology? In short, what is your reaction to the poll?

And being Québécois, my personal view is that laïcité, the strict separation of civil and religious affairs, is the reason for the difference.

As to the poll, my view is that it shows only a generalized tolerance for belief, and a tolerance at higher levels that is seen in Québéc.

And you?