By Don Hutchinson “People who are ruled by their desires think only of themselves.” Thinking about some of the headline news stories of the past few days, I found myself reflecting on this translation of these words penned by Paul of Tarsus in a letter he wrote to friends in Rome nearly two thousand years… Read More
By Don Hutchinson I have great respect for Canada’s First Nations peoples. There are many first nations – nearly 60. They comprise communities of peoples that are like Canada’s other communities in that they are people whose economic status runs the range from impoverished to affluent. And yet, unlike most of Canada’s other communities there… Read More
By Don Hutchinson This past Monday, December 10, I was in the Supreme Court of Canada standing with the family of a man fighting for his right to life – and in that battle the lives of many other Canadians. It was an honour to hear words of appreciation from Hassan Rasouli’s daughter, noting that… Read More
Originally published in Faith Today, November/December 2012 By Don Hutchinson The season of Advent is soon upon us. In a matter of weeks Christians worldwide will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Being from the true north strong and free, I was raised with snow, a tree and gifts as key to my celebration. My… Read More
By Don Hutchinson Bill C-279, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code (gender identity and gender expression), arrived for hearing before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. The bill’s sponsor, Randall Garrison (MP, Esquimalt – Juan de Fuca), noted… Read More
By Don Hutchinson Have you ever had one of those moments when you realize that something serious has slipped by you almost unnoticed, or fell through the cracks because you were busy with something else? I realized that had happened to me when I headed for the website of one of Canada’s most reliable sources… Read More
Guest blogger: Rick Hiemstra, Director of Research, The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada On October 10, 2012, shortly before her 16th birthday, Vancouver area teen Amanda Todd took her own life – she was the victim of cyber bullying. This video, which she made shortly before she died, chronicles her nightmare, which began when, on a… Read More
The following was submitted as an opinion editorial to the Kelowna Capital News, who did not return calls or emails, and subsequently the Kelowna Daily Courier, who have put us off until as late as today with a consideration to publish. This week is Protect Human Life Week in Kelowna, B.C. (September 23-30). To see… Read More
By Don Hutchinson On Saturday, September 22 the funeral of a two-year old was held at the Canadian Islamic Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Most who have reported on the too short life of “Baby M” have used some form of the word “tragedy” to describe the circumstances. If you’re not familiar with this true story,… Read More
By Don Hutchinson and Faye Sonier EFC President Bruce J. Clemenger joined other Canadian leaders in signing the Declaration of Support for Parliamentary Study of Canada’s Legal Definition of “Human Being” . His endorsement, on behalf of The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) stands alongside those of other organizations and individuals who agree it’s time… Read More