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Originally Posted by DESS

I didn't say I want the whole Stampede to take on a Christian tone, I just think it should have a Christian angle, which I view as lacking. If we want Calgary to be recognized as a global city, which is basically what this thread is about, grand-scale events like the Stampede should have a Christian bent, as that would truly reflect who we all are and serve as a starting point from which the event can grow and improve.

Look, without God we wouldn't even exist so I think it's appropriate to honour Him during any festival, particularly a high-profile festival like this. I know there are some people that aren't Christian, but I think we can all agree that without God nothing would exist at all, so it can't hurt to honour Him and respect Him by cutting out a lot of the shenanigans that reflect poorly on our city and our people.

This ranks up there with the bear extermination program.