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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.


MONCTON.NET POLL
What is your favourite Stones song?

1 % (4): Street Fighting Man

2 % (6): Gimme Shelter

13 % (29): Paint It, Black

4 % (10): Jumpin' Jack Flash

7 % (15): Sympathy For The Devil

15 % (32): Brown Sugar

5 % (12): Under My Thumb

12 % (27): You Can't Always Get What You Want

5 % (11): Honky Tonk Women

6 % (13): Ruby Tuesday

1 % (3): Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo

13 % (29): Satisfaction

7 % (16): Other

0 % (2): Do not know
Total: 209 votes

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.

 

Moncton's Spiritual Forum

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Daily Horoscope*

Aries Horoscope for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Aries Horoscope

Encourage others to come together because by working as a team they will benefit from each other's talents.
Taurus Horoscope for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Taurus Horoscope

You wish other people would start to pull their weight instead of leaving everything to you.
Gemini Horoscope for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Gemini Horoscope

If there is discord within the family, the best thing you can do is: keep out of it!
Cancer Horoscope for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Cancer Horoscope

Watch what you say today if you don't want the whole world and his brother to know your business.
Leo Horoscope for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Leo Horoscope

You might want to check someone has taken your advice when it was intended to make life easier for them.
Virgo Horoscope for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Virgo Horoscope

You need to be trained to use machinery or equipment before you are left on your own.
Libra Horoscope for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Libra Horoscope

The search for answers to problems cropping up in the morning continues into the latter part of the day.
Scorpio Horoscope for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Scorpio Horoscope

A costly mistake is made today and there is a strong chance others will approach you to help them out.
Sagittarius Horoscope for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Sagittarius Horoscope

The last thing you want is to cause contention but if you aren't happy about something don't keep quiet.
Capricorn Horoscope for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Capricorn Horoscope

Sharing ideas and being open about what you're hoping for will sow the seeds for a better future.
Aquarius Horoscope for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Aquarius Horoscope

There is an explanation for some changes taking place today but you will question others.
Pisces Horoscope for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Pisces Horoscope

If house hunting or if you are keen to change the domestic scene, you should achieve good results today.
Aries TeenScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Aries TeenScopes

Expressing how you truly feel is more difficult now due to you loss of communication skills. Don't get mad, just try harder.
Taurus TeenScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Taurus TeenScopes

You need to be sure you ask for the details before you commit to others. Taking on a new project would be a really big mistake right now.
Gemini TeenScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Gemini TeenScopes

You need to take a short break from the turmoil of day to day life by staying home and letting the rest of the world get by without you.
Cancer TeenScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Cancer TeenScopes

You are in need of some time alone today to focus in on yourself. An artistic endeavour will bring you the solitude you desire.
Leo TeenScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Leo TeenScopes

Don't allow anyone to monopolise your time. Others are waiting for you to spread some joy and wonderment into their lives.
Virgo TeenScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Virgo TeenScopes

How you present yourself is just as important as what you know. No one wants to listen to elegant words spoken by a disorganised slob.
Libra TeenScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Libra TeenScopes

Dreams are almost in your grasp but don't self sabotage by going on a spending spree. There will be time for shiny trinkets later.
Scorpio TeenScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Scorpio TeenScopes

Small little examples of love will not only make your day but also that of your lover. Make certain you set up any medical appointments.
Sagittarius TeenScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Sagittarius TeenScopes

You need to relax and let the little problems go. There is only so much you can do, the rest you need to leave for someone else.
Capricorn TeenScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Capricorn TeenScopes

The troubles of yesterday are like a distant memory and you will have a wonderful time. Quick thinking on your part saves the day.
Aquarius TeenScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Aquarius TeenScopes

Seeing is believing now, so instead of talking a big game you need to show others what you can do. Dress to impress for tonight's dinner.
Pisces TeenScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Pisces TeenScopes

Stay around the house if you can and tidy up a little. Going out of your way to help family will pave the path to a happy and comfy home.
Aries FlirtScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Aries FlirtScopes

Don't leap into a live together situation without working out every detail; you could later get stuck with double the rent.
Taurus FlirtScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Taurus FlirtScopes

Shared interests or hobbies create secure glue to keep you connected to someone you admire; is that enough for you?
Gemini FlirtScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Gemini FlirtScopes

Your attraction to adventure gets you invited on an unplanned trip, best think this through before hopping in the car.
Cancer FlirtScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Cancer FlirtScopes

A relationship is put to the test when one of you decides to take up a new hobby; can you overcome natural jealousy?
Leo FlirtScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Leo FlirtScopes

Leading with your heart gets you into complex emotional connections; if your feelings aren't reciprocated, don't linger here.
Virgo FlirtScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Virgo FlirtScopes

After reaching out to someone in need you discover you have conflicting feelings for them; take the next step slowly.
Libra FlirtScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Libra FlirtScopes

As you keep on feeling pulled in two directions, you'll know you're not ready to make a serious decision; wait a few days.
Scorpio FlirtScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Scorpio FlirtScopes

Surrendering control isn't your forte, but unless you let the other person have their way occasionally, you lose respect.
Sagittarius FlirtScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Sagittarius FlirtScopes

Working toward a common goal with someone you admire puts you in place to make a firm friendship and eventually more.
Capricorn FlirtScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Capricorn FlirtScopes

You rarely miss opportunities to advance yourself, but with a mind so geared to career, you miss romantic possibilities.
Aquarius FlirtScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Aquarius FlirtScopes

How you handle finances matters to the friend you want to impress, so show them you're not frivolous.
Pisces FlirtScopes for Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Pisces FlirtScopes

You usually separate substantial from silly people easily, but you'll need to clear your radar to see what coming now.

*Source: Russel Grant



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