In 2006, James Canton, in his book The Extreme Future, suggested that speed, complexity, risk, change and surprise would define the times up until now. In the past 15 years these trends intensified. We don’t need a 5G network to tell us that. Christian singles, seniors and families, attempting to hold onto traditional values, practices, rights and freedoms, are getting … [Read more...] about Culture & Faith: Part 1 Who is influencing who?
Culture
Culture defines the way we live; our beliefs, social interactions, institutions and political structures.
Illiberal legislation: Why Christians should be concerned about Bill C-6
For all sorts of reasons, Christians in Canada (like everyone else) can often take a while to catch up on what is happening in Ottawa, and what the ramifications are going to be for both church and society. As people rightly looking to our heavenly reward, we may even take the view (when we do catch up) that we should leave such earthly matters to someone else to … [Read more...] about Illiberal legislation: Why Christians should be concerned about Bill C-6
Cancel culture in a changing world
“I think cancel culture is one of the biggest issues we have in our society,” Emmanuel Acho opined to guest Chelsea Handler on his popular video blog Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man. Acho is a black former NFL player who played linebacker with the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles and a current analyst with Fox Sports. “I hate cancel culture because cancel … [Read more...] about Cancel culture in a changing world
Woke arises as new threat
While the Covid virus threatens the ‘normal’ lifestyle we once knew and accepted, another insidious threat has slithered into the psyche of many influencers in our western thinking and belief systems. Sheldon Wood, an Ontario lawyer focusing on church and charity law, says “The new ‘woke’ religion, which has arisen from critical theory, is a new threat seeking to shut down all … [Read more...] about Woke arises as new threat
When a different view is silenced
Today, I skipped out of social isolation for a walk. And I found a surprise. Two days ago, I had carefully removed half a small bucketful of dandelions from my carefully-manicured lawn and from the carefully-manicured lawns of my neighbours. Now, 48 hours later, two dozen yellow flowers bobbed unashamedly in the breeze from out of the grass. Having happily disposed of the … [Read more...] about When a different view is silenced