Outstanding…
Syed Soharwardy, he of the initial Human Rights Complaint against Ezra Levant that got the whole outraged ball of wax rolling, has changed his mind about all sorts of things to do with faith, tolerance and the Canadian way.Apparently this ‘Road to Damascus’ conversion actually took place on a road, the Road to Sault St. Marie to be precise. No offence to the good people of The Soo, but I’ve also wanted to change my mind when I’ve arrived there, although it has more to do with location that loquaciousness.
Here is an excerpt from what Soharwardy said:
“In listening to the experiences of Bishop Henry and Pastor Boissoin, I realized how precious religious freedom is to our country and how easily freedom is lost.” daily bayonet
Go read the rest. Personally I am more than a little skeptical. Religious tolerance and respect for differing opinions are essentially cultural and nothing save this article suggests that Soharwardy really has a clue about either. But a journey always begins with the first step. There can be no other way.
Written by jay on July 11th, 2008 with
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#1. July 12th, 2008, at 8:56 AM.
“In listening to the experiences of Bishop Henry and Pastor Boissoin, I realized how precious religious freedom is to our country and how easily freedom is lost.”
That value would be something in your soul, something you hold dear, irrespective of any suddenly enlightening, yet long walk, across the country.