What is Canada/the World coming to?

"Canadian government to pastor: Renounce your faith! The Canadian government has ordered a Christian pastor to renounce his faith and never again express moral opposition to homosexuality, according to a new report.In a decision handed down just days ago in the penalty phase of the quasi-judicial proceedings run by the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal, evangelical pastor Stephen Boisson was banned from expressing his biblical perspective of homosexuality and ordered to pay $5,000 for "damages for pain and suffering" as well as apologize to the activist who complained of being hurt."

Rusty sent me this email. Being Canadian, it is hard to believe that my nation is coming to this. Even more surprising was that this happened in Alberta, which tends to be the most conservative province in Canada. The whole thing just makes you wonder, what is our world coming to? Governments in the West promote freedom of speech and tolerance but they are very intolerant to Christianity. Most people will tolerate almost anything, including other religions, just not Christianity. The Bible talks a lot about suffering and I believe that we as westerners will begin to understand this more and more clearly in the coming years.

Awesome Scenery

Last week we had the opportunity to travel to one of the most beautiful places on earth, Banff National Park in Canada. Being a person that loves mountains, the Rockies are awesome. But when you mix the Rockies with beautiful, clean lakes the scenery becomes spectacular. We couldn't have asked for better weather and the crowds weren't even that bad. Tawm and I went with my parents and had a great time. If you ever make it to Alberta, I strongly recommend you check out these places, you won't be disappointed.

A shot of some scenery when you enter Banff National Park

Beautiful Lake Louise

Another pic at Lake Louise

A picture at Lake Moraine (although not as well known as lake Louise, it is just as beautiful

Canada, Here We Come

O Canada, our home in native land...
After a few weeks of waiting, Tawm finally got her visa to go to Canada. We will be there for most of the month of July, looking forward to seeing friends and family again.