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Thread #97752   Message #1931007
Posted By: GUEST
08-Jan-07 - 10:38 PM
Thread Name: The Bill of Rights of the United States
Subject: RE: The Bill of Rights of the United States
So does the Canadian Charter mention God or the Creator? The U.S. Constitution says the rights flow from God. And as God-given rights, they cannot be infringed by govt.

If the Canadian Charter doesn't state that sentiment, then the rights mentioned are being GIVEN by the GOVERNMENT.

That's where the U.S. Constitution differs from other govening documents, I believe. It does not GRANT rights. It states they are your birthright. A gift from God, to do with as you will. And at some point the Golden Rule comes into play...if you infringe on someone else's rights while practicing your own, then the situation must be dealt with artificially (human law).

Now you've made me curious whether the Canadian Charter mentions rights coming from God or a Creator. Does it?