Benjamin Perrin is a law professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law on the UBC campus. He teaches Criminal Law & Procedure and International Criminal Law. He spoke to a group of about 25 law students at the… Read more →
Justice
Armenia remains strong, surviving foreign control and genocide
by Flyn Ritchie • • 1 Comment
My wife Margaret and I just returned from a month-long trip. Over the next four weeks I will describe some of the sites, cultures and experiences which made a particularly strong impression upon us. For the most part – especially… Read more →
Responding to SOGI: should we fight, embrace or engage?
by Flyn Ritchie • • 3 Comments
The West Coast Christian Accord (WCCA) declares a clear intention to fight back against the “SOGI agenda.” Speaking at the September 26 launch, pastor Kevin Cavanaugh stated: We are hereby revealing for the first time the West Coast Christian Accord,… Read more →
We Need a Law told it can’t advertise the fact that there is no abortion law
by We Need a Law • • 0 Comments
Canada allows considerable latitude for free speech – unless you want to talk about abortion. The Liberal Party of Canada sets the tone by not allowing anyone to run under its banner if they’re pro-life. (The NDP does the same.)… Read more →
Israel & Palestine: Peace Heroes, Sukkot, The Convergence, Jonathan Kuttab
by Flyn Ritchie • • 1 Comment
For anyone interested in Israel and/or Palestine, four events are coming up which could really challenge your thinking – especially if you were to go to all of them, because each one is quite unique. Peace Heroes Elie Pritz was born… Read more →
TWU law school case: implications for the evangelical community
by Geoffrey Trotter • • 0 Comments
Geoffrey Trotter was co-counsel for the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada in its interventions in the Trinity Western University (TWU) law school litigation at all levels of court in British Columbia and at the Supreme Court of Canada. He practices law… Read more →
Dr. David Livingstone: intrepid explorer, medical missionary, foe of slavery
by Ed Hird • • 0 Comments
While teaching on marriage in East Africa to tens of thousands recently, we asked many Africans what they thought about Dr. David Livingstone. It was encouraging to learn how fondly he is remembered in Africa. Some other westerners may have… Read more →
Community Covenant now not required, but Trinity Western will ‘stay the course’
by Flyn Ritchie • • 4 Comments
The fall term has begun under sunny skies at Trinity Western University (TWU); students, faculty and staff have much to be grateful for. But there must be a lingering sense of disappointment in the wake of the June 15 Supreme… Read more →
I feel the same way you do
by Paul Schratz • • 0 Comments
Paul Schratz’s recent column demonstrates the depth and breadth of trauma flowing from recent sexual abuse revelations in the Catholic Church. Though he is speaking primarily to fellow Catholics, his message applies to all of us. Since the news came out about… Read more →
Rwandan dispatches: brutal history, faithful reconciliation, joyful journey
by Wayne Northey • • 0 Comments
Wayne Northey has devoted his life to practicing and studying reconciliation, peace-making and justice. He oversaw the work of M2/W2 Association – Restorative Christian Ministries until his retirement in 2014 and is still “a keen promoter of restorative justice.” Wayne… Read more →