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 →
Tag Archive for same-sex marriage
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 →
Around Town: Same-sex marriage, City-wide Plan, N.T. Wright, build community
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Archbishop Melissa Skelton was not able to attend the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, which took place July 10 – 16 in Vancouver, due to health issues. But she responded July 17 with a Pastoral Letter stating… Read more →
Around Town: Anglican General Synod, Andy Crouch: technology, street cleaning
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Some key decisions will be made at the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, which will run from July 10 – 16 at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre on Burrard Street in downtown Vancouver. The theme of the… Read more →
Christian values are indeed under attack in Canada
by Georgialee Lang • • 2 Comments
Imagine a situation where a gay couple was told they could not adopt a child because they were gay, or a Muslim couple told the same thing. . . . The outcry from the public, specific interest groups and civil… Read more →
The Conservative Party moves on – and so should everyone else
by John G. Stackhouse, Jr. • • 3 Comments
The Conservative Party of Canada just voted to remove the traditional definition of marriage (one man + one woman) from its platform and replace it with . . . nothing in particular. Supporters of this change were quoted over and… Read more →