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Spiritual Life in the Moncton Area

Church on Botsford StreetMonctonians are blessed with the abundance of various religious and spiritual institutions that serve their spiritual needs.

 

There are 115,815 people that have religion affiliation in Moncton (the total population of the city is over 120,000 people). Over 10,000 people are not religious. That makes Moncton a very religious city, if you compare it with Toronto, where there are almost 800,000 non-religiouus people, only five times the number of religious citizens.


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Religion and gender in Moncton

There are a little bit more women than men that identify themselves with the Church: 59,840 women and 55,975 men. At the same time there are 5,925 non-religious males and only 4,080. Interestingly, however, there are 150 male that are Jewish and only 95 that preach Judaism. When it comes to Hindu, the situation is the reverse: there twice as many Hindu women as there are Hindu men.The largest men-women gap is in Catholicism: 32,310 women and only 29,600 men.

Religious Communities

Moncton is a home of many religious groups, large and small alike. The largest religious community is Catholic, with 61,910 people seeing Vatican as their religious Beacon. The second largest congregation is Protestant, with over 41,000 followers. Smaller congregations are Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist with several hundred members, and Hindu, Sikh, Jains, Shinto, Taoism, Zoroastrism, Aboriginal spirituality, Pagan, Wicca, Unity - New Thought - Pantheist, Scientology, Rastafarian, New Age, Gnostic, Satanist with less than 100 members.

 

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Daily Horoscope*

Aries Horoscope for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Aries Horoscope

You can't expect other people to pick up all the clues you're giving out about your feelings and sentiments.
Taurus Horoscope for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Taurus Horoscope

You will be the first to admit you forgive far too easily and because of this someone is taking advantage.
Gemini Horoscope for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Gemini Horoscope

Don't give up on something you feel you can't fix, persevere and find a satisfactory conclusion.
Cancer Horoscope for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Cancer Horoscope

Creative inspiration surrounds you today; you feel inspired by new friendships and new experiences.
Leo Horoscope for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Leo Horoscope

The grass beyond your fence looks decidedly greener than your own; you crave something new and exciting now.
Virgo Horoscope for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Virgo Horoscope

Some secret problems come to light and at first you might feel at a loss as to how to deal with them.
Libra Horoscope for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Libra Horoscope

Your thoughts turn to people you've not seen for a while and happy memories keep springing to mind.
Scorpio Horoscope for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Scorpio Horoscope

Friendships develop in exciting ways.Contact with a cyber buddy now seems more than a mere exchange of emails.
Sagittarius Horoscope for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Sagittarius Horoscope

Do you consider your own priorities or do you put your partner and family first?
Capricorn Horoscope for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Capricorn Horoscope

It's not your job to tackle a friend's problems; don't let them drag you into a situation you'd rather avoid.
Aquarius Horoscope for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Aquarius Horoscope

Getting over a disappointment might be harder than you think; it's affecting you more deeply than you admit.
Pisces Horoscope for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Pisces Horoscope

There's nothing plausible in what a salesperson is telling you; whatever they're selling, don't buy into it.
Aries TeenScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Aries TeenScopes

Some younger friends look to you as a role model, once you understand that, make the effort to change a bad habit!
Taurus TeenScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Taurus TeenScopes

Is there any good reason not to discuss your feelings with a friend; how can you resolve anything if you don't?
Gemini TeenScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Gemini TeenScopes

If you're baffled about where a new relationship is headed you can discuss it, but don't expect a complete answer!
Cancer TeenScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Cancer TeenScopes

Crossing paths with someone exciting gives you a thrilling sense of adventure, only time can tell if it's just a crush.
Leo TeenScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Leo TeenScopes

Accept any opportunities you get to learn more about world culture; this will lead you into an exciting phase of life.
Virgo TeenScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Virgo TeenScopes

You have both more insight and more patience than most of the people you deal with; that's why you'll come out on top.
Libra TeenScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Libra TeenScopes

Be aware that not everyone likes to go to new places; respect the needs of those who favour something more routine.
Scorpio TeenScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Scorpio TeenScopes

Take your romantic pulse; when someone you've been friends with wants to change the relationship must you talk it over?
Sagittarius TeenScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Sagittarius TeenScopes

With the assistance of a sensible friend some opportunities you never expected come to you now; make the most of the moment.
Capricorn TeenScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Capricorn TeenScopes

While things are quiet on the romantic front focus on writing and other business tasks to advance that part of life.
Aquarius TeenScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Aquarius TeenScopes

Don't be nervous; if you write down what you want to say, you'll be sure to get all the important points covered.
Pisces TeenScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Pisces TeenScopes

Be brave, explore beyond your local world without a map and wander into places you'd never have thought of going.
Aries FlirtScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Aries FlirtScopes

If you give something freely, don't expect a return of gifts; this attitude sets up an unfortunate climate between friends.
Taurus FlirtScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Taurus FlirtScopes

The way you put yourself together has some importance; dressing better helps you attract a different type of person.
Gemini FlirtScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Gemini FlirtScopes

Not everyone can understand your vague explanations; make your point more clearly and your partner will thank you.
Cancer FlirtScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Cancer FlirtScopes

With the weekend coming up, make plans to get out and about with a camera and a friend whose picture is worth taking.
Leo FlirtScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Leo FlirtScopes

An encounter renders you speechless when you develop feelings for this person, but try to keep the conversation going.
Virgo FlirtScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Virgo FlirtScopes

You're able to face responsibility, but do you know how to handle this one; seek the help of someone better equipped!
Libra FlirtScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Libra FlirtScopes

If you've been entertaining romantic ideas you'll shortly meet someone special with whom you can play out many of them.
Scorpio FlirtScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Scorpio FlirtScopes

When a flirtatious new friend attempts to involve you in their fantasy, enjoy it as a passing pleasant distraction.
Sagittarius FlirtScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Sagittarius FlirtScopes

An encounter with someone who smiles a lot is intriguing and you'll soon know why they hold this expression.
Capricorn FlirtScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Capricorn FlirtScopes

One phone call from a friend you'd been trying to reach may not be enough to satisfy you; arrange to speak in person.
Aquarius FlirtScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Aquarius FlirtScopes

As a stream of friendly people line up to converse with you, you're finally ready to focus on one special one.
Pisces FlirtScopes for Thursday, 15th May 2008
Pisces FlirtScopes

It makes no sense at all to force an issue as this only increases the other person's already formidable resistance.

*Source: Russel Grant



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