A religion poll

I finally got reliable on the number of Wiccans -- the census has 5,500 for 1991 and 21,085 for 2001. That's a 380% increase. That fits with what I know anecdotally.

Most of my friends have been talking religion lately. Some are losing faith, some are beginning to believe, and others have changed from one to another.

So here's a poll. I realize it leaves off most major world religons, but I'm going by what I know of my friends' pasts and presents, not by total numbers of adherents in the world. I apologize for anyone I've left out -- there are people on my f-list I've never discussed this with.

I've broken down a few into sub-categories, because I know a few people have switched within a larger set of beliefs from one section to another.

This poll is anonymous and non-scientific. And I won't feel offended if you don't vote or don't comment, of course.

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Never get into a land war in Asia, never go against a woodpecker when death is on the line...

Opening the Vault of Canadian Literature

On a lighter note, I've been going through early-Canadian books on the government's massive online archive. I'm doing research for both my classes, as well as satisfying some personal curiosity.

A lot of it is very funny. My favourite title of an early Canadian novel is The Canadian Girl, or the Pirate of the Lakes, a Story of the Affections.

While doing a search for queer history stuff, I came across this story of the Dakelh nation of BC, about the origins of woodpeckers -- WARNING: it is not for the squeamish. You can change pages with the little links at the top and bottom of the pages.

I also found what may be great Canadian poet Charles Sangster's least anthologized poem, "I'd be a Fairy King". The last verse is the funniest.

Politics

( The debate on going on the offensive in Afghanistan... )