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2024-06-25: Prayers in Public Spaces, Letter from RPL to Minister Roberge

Posted on 2024-06-28 by

The original French version of this letter is available on the RPL website and on the LPA website. Montreal, 25th June 2024 Monsieur Jean-François Roberge Minister in charge of Secularism 875, Grande-Allée Est, 3e étage, secteur 500 Québec (Québec), G1R…

In the News: Religious Ceremonies in the Parks and Streets of Montreal

Posted on 2024-06-20 by

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Islamic holiday celebration in Montreal park draws ire from secularists, Joe Bongiorno, The Canadian Press, Microsoft Start, 2024-06-20. MONTREAL — Earlier this week, members of Montreal’s Muslim community gathered in a park to celebrate the Eid al-Adha holiday, a day…

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We are atheists. Critical thought and science lead us to the conclusion that gods, demons, reincarnation, the immortal soul and other supernatural beliefs are childish fictions. We value reason, knowledge and the material, intellectual and moral advancement of humanity. Our philosophy is materialist: there is no soul associated with the body, and as for the mind or intellect it too is material because based on neuronal processes. We are moral beings, constantly evolving and responsible for ourselves, as is the humanity to which we belong. We promote secularism and reject any religious involvement in civil institutions.