Conservative Rob Moore signaled a possible new direction in parliament when he rose to introduce a motion fast-tracking the anti-conversion therapy ban. The 11-page bill (C-4), introduced on November 29th, was the Liberal’s third iteration at the legislation after the first effort died when Parliament was prorogued in 2020 and the second version died when an election was called … [Read more...] about Bill C-4 banning conversion therapy
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Questioning Canada’s state neutrality around Bill C-6
The Christian Legal Fellowship (CLF), whose membership consists of “700 lawyers, law students, law professors and others” in 30 denominations and 11 provinces and territories, believes that Bill C-6 (the anti-conversion therapy law) undermines the state’s duty of neutrality and the “fundamental freedoms of thought, belief, and opinion by establishing a sectarian, … [Read more...] about Questioning Canada’s state neutrality around Bill C-6
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
Deliberations over Bill C-6
January 25 may mark the final days of uncertainty for parents and pastors over Bill C-6. The Justice Committee has finished its review and forwarded the conversion therapy bill, with recommended changes, back to the House of Commons. The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada encourages citizens to contact MPs over the break. David Cooke, of the Campaign Life Coalition, … [Read more...] about Deliberations over Bill C-6
Transformed by the power of Jesus
Wilna van Beek is clear in her stance when she says “I am a former lesbian transformed by the power of Jesus. Her book, When Gay Comes Home is a practical guide for families dealing with issues of sexuality. Van Beek claims that being able to sit and talk with her pastor and his wife in a safe and trusted environment “gave me the opportunity to voice all my … [Read more...] about Transformed by the power of Jesus