I’m not an “earthie” or a “greenie” as some have referred to environmentalists. I don’t even think of myself as an environmentalist. I am a Christian, a “Christ follower” as that word literally means, interested in the truths and values taught in the Bible. As a result of my faith and my work, from April… Read More
Last fall, the Liberals began planning what was to be a “thinkers” conference, which ultimately morphed into last weekend’s Canada at 150 event. With the Leader’s then recently announced “return to the Liberal big tent,” that early planning included having MP John McKay (Scarborough – Guildwood) charged with reopening the door to Evangelicals and others… Read More
Here’s hoping that Wednesday’s “Speech from the Throne” won’t feature the return of a Harper government bill that has been twice opposed by the EFC and by the broader Christian community. The Expanded Voting Opportunities Act has twice appeared in the House of Commons as a government bill and twice died with prorogation. Let’s hope… Read More
New Democratic Party MP Pat Martin invited others to join him in an attack on a good public policy project in Winnipeg that would seem otherwise to be non-objectionable but that the plan is promoted by an organization that has “Christ” as a part of its name. Let’s be clear, if this was “Youth for… Read More
This past weekend I attended the extremely well organized Christian Legal Fellowship National Christian Law Student Conference hosted by University of Ottawa law students. Kudos to organizers for a great event with great speakers, including Justice Minister Rob Nicholson as the keynote speaker for the opening session on Thursday night. I arrived a little late… Read More
The party leaders were adamant that they did not want to debate abortion in the House of Commons. With Parliament prorogued, the debate has started in the media and the near vacant Centre Block. Last week, Prime Minister Harper announced that as President of the upcoming G8/G20 summit he intended for Canada to lead in… Read More
This story is not likely to receive much coverage in the media. It might not be as spectacular as some of the stories in today’s paper, but it is significant. Last night, Glenn Penner left this world and slipped into the eternity of life after death. He made an incredible contribution to life on planet… Read More
If Imani Nakpangi had been convicted of trafficking in the United States, he would have faced at least 20 years in jail. In Canada, he was sentenced to three years for trafficking a teenager and two years for living off the avails of a teenaged prostitute, all of which was reduced by double the amount… Read More
Parliament has been prorogued until after the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, with a new session set to begin on March 3. While many don’t know what this actually means, the subject has been water cooler conversation fodder anyway. So, what’s so sexy about prorogation? Prorogation of Parliament is a bit like a big time out. Essentially… Read More
After 2½ days in court for the appeal of Heintz v Christian Horizons, it seems that much of what is under the current legal microscope comes down to the simple question, “Why do they hate us?” It seems presumptuous that there is an assumption by self-identified representatives of the gay and lesbian community that Christians… Read More