Articles filed under Canada Today

1. Columns // Canada Today0

   Move out the comfort zone

   By Jonathan Malloy on Oct 21, 2011

   Should Christians get involved in politics? That’s a long-argued question, although it’s usually framed as running for office and openly identifying yourself as a Christian. But there are many other ways to get involved in politics as a Christian, even…Read More→

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   Grace, goodwill and politics

   By Jonathan Malloy on Sep 21, 2011

   The sad passing of Jack Layton this summer led to a remarkable outpouring of affection across the political spectrum. Now that Parliament has resumed, many hope this goodwill can be turned into a new approach to politics. Our politicians often…Read More→

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   Notable mentors prepare for the future

   By Janet Epp Buckingham on Sep 9, 2011

   The last month has been one where the passing of the generations has been notable. The deaths of Gerald Vandezande and John Stott passed the torch to the next generation of Christian leaders. Then Jack Layton died August 22, leaving…Read More→

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   Who said tolerance is easy?

   By Joe Couto on Aug 23, 2011

   A few years ago, I visited the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. The museum bills itself as “a human rights laboratory and educational center dedicated to challenging visitors to understand the Holocaust in both historic and contemporary contexts and…Read More→

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   Canada loves its Royals…mostly

   By Janet Epp Buckingham on Jul 26, 2011

   Canadians have a love affair with the Royals. Well, let me qualify that; some Canadians have a love affair with some Royals. I am one of these. My only excuse is that my last name is Buckingham. On June 30…Read More→

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   Office of Religious Freedom–positive promise or political tool?

   By Joe Couto on Jul 19, 2011

   In 1928, U.S. Republican presidential candidate Herbert Hoover promised voters, “A chicken in every pot. A car in every garage.” Hoover didn’t invent campaign promises, but he sure hit a grand slam with his chickens and car promise. Too bad…Read More→