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November 7, 2016
The “return to normalcy,” a return to the way of life before World War I, was candidate Warren G. Harding's promise in the American presidential campaign of 1920. Many of us hope for such a return after the wildly disquieting campaign of 2016. But many Americans don’t. They have wanted a revolution, whether socialist, libertarian, fascist, or otherwise, and they won’t rest until they see one. And whatever one prefers, there’s not much chance of normalcy any time soon. Read More
Can America Recover?
By: John StackhouseThe “return to normalcy,” a return to the way of life before World War I, was candidate Warren G. Harding's promise in the American presidential campaign of 1920. Many of us hope for such a return after the wildly disquieting campaign of 2016. But many Americans don’t. They have wanted a revolution, whether socialist, libertarian, fascist, or otherwise, and they won’t rest until they see one. And whatever one prefers, there’s not much chance of normalcy any time soon. Read More
November 4, 2016
Friends, this is a good news day in Canadian Christian media ministry. Read More
A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM JEFF GROENEWALD
By: Jeff GroenewaldFriends, this is a good news day in Canadian Christian media ministry. Read More
October 31, 2016
A recent article for Religious News Service chastises the Church of England for being “outdated” as it continues to debate, rather than simply affirm, “same-sex marriage, abortion and female bishops.” Read More
Why the Church Should Abandon “Relevance”
By: Prof. John G. Stackhouse Jr.A recent article for Religious News Service chastises the Church of England for being “outdated” as it continues to debate, rather than simply affirm, “same-sex marriage, abortion and female bishops.” Read More
October 24, 2016
Baby Lewiston has a good mom. Spend five minutes with her, and you can see that. She keeps him close without smothering him. She can talk to the interviewer while never losing touch with her boy. She loves her husband and is determined to let nothing break their marriage: not a broken tiny son; not even a broken heart.
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Baby Lewiston's Good, Angry Mother
By: Prof. John G. Stackhouse Jr.Baby Lewiston has a good mom. Spend five minutes with her, and you can see that. She keeps him close without smothering him. She can talk to the interviewer while never losing touch with her boy. She loves her husband and is determined to let nothing break their marriage: not a broken tiny son; not even a broken heart.
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October 18, 2016
At the University of Toronto recently, a professor attempted to speak at an outdoor rally to students about, of all things, threats to free speech. And then his free speech was threatened. Read More
The State of Free Speech: When All You Can Do Is Gesture
By: Prof. John G. Stackhouse Jr.At the University of Toronto recently, a professor attempted to speak at an outdoor rally to students about, of all things, threats to free speech. And then his free speech was threatened. Read More
October 11, 2016
Some well-credentialed professors have recently spoken out against any meaningful rights of conscientious objection in Canadian medicine.
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The Shrinking Limits of Medical Conscience
By: Prof. John G. Stackhouse Jr.Some well-credentialed professors have recently spoken out against any meaningful rights of conscientious objection in Canadian medicine.
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October 10, 2016
Last weekend my husband and I did a road trip into the heart of Midwest USA, and when we arrived at our destination near Lanark, Illinois, a friend there greeted us with “Welcome to the demise of America!” We laughed uncomfortably, avoided politics all weekend... Read More
Welcome to the Demise of America!
By: Lorna DueckLast weekend my husband and I did a road trip into the heart of Midwest USA, and when we arrived at our destination near Lanark, Illinois, a friend there greeted us with “Welcome to the demise of America!” We laughed uncomfortably, avoided politics all weekend... Read More
October 5, 2016
Meet Aisha Addo, CEO of DriveHer, an all-women taxi service with plans to come to a road near you. Read More
Q&A with Aisha Addo, CEO of DriveHer
By: Sheldon NeilMeet Aisha Addo, CEO of DriveHer, an all-women taxi service with plans to come to a road near you. Read More
October 3, 2016
By now, Rev. Gretta Vosper’s notoriety as the atheist seeking to remain a United Church pastor has reached the attention even of the venerable Washington Post. The spectacle is tailor-made for our scandal-oriented media: A confessed disbeliever in all of her church’s major theological tenets... Read More
What's Really Wrong with Gretta Vosper's Stance?
By: Prof. John G. Stackhouse Jr.By now, Rev. Gretta Vosper’s notoriety as the atheist seeking to remain a United Church pastor has reached the attention even of the venerable Washington Post. The spectacle is tailor-made for our scandal-oriented media: A confessed disbeliever in all of her church’s major theological tenets... Read More
September 27, 2016
Churches across the country are spotting and filling the gaps in the government’s program to help immigrants find their way into a very different culture. Read More
Caring for Refugees Isn't Big News
By: Prof. John G. Stackhouse Jr.Churches across the country are spotting and filling the gaps in the government’s program to help immigrants find their way into a very different culture. Read More
September 27, 2016
Two themes dominated the discussion at last night’s first US presidential debate: justice and character. Both these issues are critical to how Christians should think about voting in this upcoming election.
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Justice & Character: What Christians Need to Consider
By: Michael McKoyTwo themes dominated the discussion at last night’s first US presidential debate: justice and character. Both these issues are critical to how Christians should think about voting in this upcoming election.
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September 23, 2016
Faith based films have are on the rise. With increasing momentum, Christian themed films are illuminating the main screen... Read More
No Faith In TIFF
By: Jared ErhardtFaith based films have are on the rise. With increasing momentum, Christian themed films are illuminating the main screen... Read More
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