u/ColeBevridge

I don't like war. Not a fan. Not for me. Controversial opinion, maybe.

That being said, though, I have to wonder: is war ever just?

I'm not a strict pacifist, to be honest. When I consider the Union in the American Civil War, the Allies in World War II, the Sioux in the Black Hills War, the National Liberation Front in the Algerian War, or, for that matter, most wars of national liberation, I must say that (without defending or justifying every action) it does seem to me that war can sometimes be pretty justified. As John Knox (allegedly) said, "Resistance to tyranny is obedience to God."

What do others think?

Every NDP member knows about Tommy Douglas, the "Greatest Canadian, the father of Medicare, first leader of the NDP. Fair enough.

Most know about Jack Layton, the first NDP leader of the Official Opposition, died from cancer just months after leading his party to unprecedented electoral success in 2011. Who could forget?

You've all obviously seen and heard of Jagmeet Singh, Tom Mulcair, Ed Broadbent, Avi Lewis (and his grandfather, David Lewis).

You've rightfully forgotten about Hazen Argue (or never even heard of him at all). May his memory and name be blotted out!

Some of you probably even recognize M. J. Coldwell (the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation is partly named after him).

But poor James Shaver Woodsworth (the "100th Greatest Canadian") seems sadly forgotten. The founder, first leader, and first national chairman of the CCF (the predecessor to the NDP and Canada's first successful socialist party) who pioneered social assistance, pensions, and medicare, is today scarcely mentioned by his own party.

Of course, was he perfect? No. But none of them were. Was he a saint? In a literal sense, maybe. But without him, there would've been no Douglas, no Coldwell, no Layton, no Lewis, no CCF, and no NDP.

As the NDP attempts to return to its socialist roots with Avi Lewis as leader, maybe J. S. Woodsworth (a lifelong, dedicated, and principled socialist) is just the man to look to for inspiration.

I have too much stuff and not enough money. I need to do a yard sale this summer, but I live in an apartment without a yard. What should I do?

If it's relevant, I don't have a car, and I live near Tuscany Village.

Many years ago, I came across a book or magazine online (I think on Issuu) which contained a very long list of deities like Ishtar, Gaia, Tiamat, Selene, etc. If I remember correctly, I think it was a publication of the Fellowship of Isis, and the list was actually divided into two (one for gods and the other for goddesses).

Many years ago, I came across a book or magazine online (I think on Issuu) which contained a very long list of deities like Ishtar, Gaia, Tiamat, Selene, etc. If I remember correctly, I think it was a publication of the Fellowship of Isis, and the list was actually divided into two (one for gods and the other for goddesses).