By Don Hutchinson (as shared May 10, 2012 to open the March For Life rally on Parliament Hill) Father, We stand together in awe and wonder at the miracle of life. Science may speculate about the origins of life, but only You can create. We gather together on this day to express our wonder at… Read More
Originally published in Faith Today, March/April 2012 By guest blogger: Bruce J. Clemenger, President, The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada Canada, like all countries, has a plurality of institutions its citizens participate in: family, place of worship, business, school, government, voluntary associations. Every one of these is oriented by a religion or faith – ultimately who… Read More
By Don Hutchinson Prior to deciding that section 293 (the polygamy section) of Canada’s Criminal Code is constitutional, Chief Justice Robert Bauman of the British Columbia Supreme Court conducted one of the most extensive reviews of the topic of polygamy that has ever been undertaken – and not just by a court. The Chief Justice… Read More
“Can a Christian vote for a candidate who is not pro-life?” This question has been put to me repeatedly in regard to the current federal election. In one media interview – where my position was not reported in the final article that was published – the reporter asked the question several times, rephrasing it as… Read More
Canada’s Justice Minister, Rob Nicholson, has called on Craigslist to immediately shut down its erotic services listings across the nation. Joining five provinces that have initiated similar action, Minister Nicholson noted he had sent a letter to Craigslist CEO Jim Buckmaster demanding the site shut down its erotic services ads. Listings such as those on… Read More
Most agree that it is difficult to think of anything more reprehensible than an adult violating a child’s trust for personal sexual gratification. Where some might disagree is on the degree of punishment that is warranted for such violation. Thursday’s introduction of Bill C-54, An act to amend the Criminal Code (sexual offences against children),… Read More
Should the term “child pornography” in the Criminal Code be changed to “child sex abuse materials”? While there may be laudable principles for considering to do so, it would be a legal gamble – with children at risk – to amend the law. This gamble could very likely provide child abusers with a new legal… Read More