Oxford University Press published John Stackhouse’s new book in October, and Paul Chamberlain reviewed it for Christianity Today. The review is re-posted here by permission. The more you interact with people outside the Christian faith, the likelier you are to… Read more →
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Poll shows half of Canadians are atheist, agnostic or without religious affiliation
by Flyn Ritchie • • 1 Comment
Every few years the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) conducts major polls in order to “track evangelical alignment in Canada.” The Church and Faith Trends survey was conducted with 5,011 Canadians over the age of 18 during August 2019 by… Read more →
Social conservatives take a bruising in lead-up to election
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
I suppose it’s normal for everyone involved in a highly charged political campaign to feel they’re being overlooked, that their unique offerings of wisdom are not being properly appreciated. So, I’m a little hesitant to make the case that social… Read more →
Around Town: acting pastor, Tanzanian camp, John Stackhouse: same-sex issue
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
A recent article in the Surrey Now-Leader (and other local papers) describes the unique career path a local pastor/actor: Without question, James Yi has developed a special relationship with Kim’s Convenience, both on stage and television. The Surrey-based actor has earned… Read more →
Supreme Court’s decision on TWU law school reveals flawed view of religion
by Flyn Ritchie • • 1 Comment
Anyone viewing this comment will likely have read earlier reports about the Supreme Court of Canada’s June 15 decision regarding Trinity Western University’s proposed law school. For anyone who hasn’t, I suggest the case comment by Christian Legal Fellowship executive director… Read more →
The Spirit of Early Evangelicalism – high time for a refresher
by Flyn Ritchie • • 1 Comment
Evangelicalism. Who’s in, who’s out, who wants out? Bloggers are having a field day. The movement is in the midst of an existential crisis (assuming evangelicals are allowed to have existential crises) precipitated by the fact that the great majority of… Read more →
Canada Summer Jobs program guidelines threaten religious freedom
by Evangelical Fellowship of Canada • • 1 Comment
More than 100 churches, business and ministries contacted the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) over the Christmas holidays because they were concerned about how new changes to the Canada Summer Jobs grant program might affect them. The EFC has posted this… Read more →
Science and faith are getting along quite well, despite the New Atheists’ roadshow
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris will be in town November 2 to continue their assault upon Christianity and all things unscientific – but we can also look forward to a string of events which show a much more positive link between faith… Read more →
History of evangelicalism brighter than future? Vancouver offers signs of hope
by John G. Stackhouse, Jr. • • 1 Comment
John Stackhouse has written a very useful overview of the history of evangelicalism in Canada for the July/August issue of Faith Today, to mark the nation’s 150th birthday. The rise and fall (and rise?) of evangelicalism offers a six-page ‘quick… Read more →
Medical Assistance in Dying: We are now on the slippery slope
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
On June 17 the federal government passed Bill C-14, which legalized the provision of physician assisted suicide and euthanasia, which is called Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). Voices for restraint Dr. Margaret Cottle spoke for many when she warned about… Read more →