Representatives of wide range of religious groups in Canada sent a strong message to the Liberal government October 14, describing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) legislation before Parliament as “more accurately, and tragically, nothing less than murder.” The same release… Read more →
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Where are the goalposts now? Christian theology on sexuality in a changing world
by Janet Epp Buckingham • • 0 Comments
Two years ago the Supreme Court of Canada put an end to Trinity Western University’s plans to develop a law school. The ruling was a sobering demonstration of the fact that our legal and political leaders have turned their backs… Read more →
Church Guidance: Conversion Therapy
by EFC / CLF / CCCC • • 1 Comment
Justice Minister David Lametti introduced Bill C-8 March 9, to add conversion therapy offences to the Criminal Code. The bill defines conversion therapy broadly and includes attempts to modify or reduce sexual behaviour. It creates offences such as receiving a… Read more →
Christian Legal Fellowship defends human rights – for all faiths
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
The Christian Legal Fellowship (CLF) played a lead role in convincing the Canadian Bar Association to support religious freedom and oppose Quebec’s Bill 21, which prevents its citizens from wearing religious symbols in certain professional roles. A February 24 article… Read more →
Around Town: Urban Shalom, Overdose, Jesus Cristobal-Esteban . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
One highlight at last weekend’s Missions Fest was hearing from a couple of city officials about how Christians, and faith groups in general, can have a better rapport with their city. The How Can We Inspire City Officials with God’s… Read more →
A prophet without (enough) honour in her own country
by Agnieszka Ruck • • 0 Comments
Following the climate strike march last Friday, B.C. Catholic editor Paul Schratz tweeted this: 100,000 #ClimateStrike marchers in Vancouver is impressive. It’s also the number of unborn lives lost to abortion last year in Canada. How many might have been… Read more →
Interveners in transgender case appeal for prayer, as well as justice
by ARPA Canada • • 3 Comments
A case that has received widespread attention well beyond the borders of our province is before the BC Court of Appeal this week. The court is hearing A.B. v. C.D. from September 3 – 5, and provides this description: In… Read more →
Court’s ‘effective referral’ decision will force doctors to violate conscience or quit
by CLF EFC ACBO • • 1 Comment
This joint statement from Christian Legal Fellowship, the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, and the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario was released May 15 to address a judicial determination which seems likely to lead to a serious erosion of religious freedom in Canada.… Read more →
Apologetics Conference will have a political flavour this year
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Organizers of the Apologetics Conference next weekend (March 1 – 2) point out that apologetics “is not about apologizing,” but instead is about “giving an answer for the hope we have in Jesus Christ.” Several keynote speakers will make the… Read more →
Statement on the Legalization of Marijuana in Canada
by Bishops of BC & the Yukon • • 2 Comments
The Catholic Bishops of BC and the Yukon issued a joint statement November 30 on the issue of legalized marijuana. The pastoral statement distinguishes between using cannabis for health purposes and using it simply for pleasure. While the letter is… Read more →