Tag "Religious freedom"
Tortured For Christ play coming to Ottawa
The story that revolutionized Christianity during the Cold War is being brought back to life in a dramatic way. Tortured For Christ, Richard Wurmbrand’s amazing story of steadfastness in the face of persecution and imprisonment, is being re-told as […]
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A Canada-sized challenge
“Most Canadian Christians have forgotten or simply never considered that the New Testament was written to a persecuted Church.” […]
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The human cost of nationalism
Compassion International, a leading evangelistic child-sponsorship organization, has closed their entire network of programs in India. After 48 years in India, Compassion centres ran out of money because […]
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Under Siege: Excerpts from Don Hutchinson’s new book on faith in Canada
If you or I were accused of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence for a conviction? It has not reached that point in Canada, and I pray it never does. Still, we need to be prepared to stand […]
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Exposing China’s brutal crackdown
China has a notorious history of cracking down on religious communities. While many have heard of China’s past crimes, fewer people know of the atrocities they continue to commit. That’s why they were the focus of this year’s 6th annual Parliamentary Forum on […]
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Responding to persecution
Christians around the world face dire persecution. Even in the West, long a haven of religious freedom, anti-Christian sentiment is on the rise. One Ottawa-based ministry, Ansero, hopes to forge partnerships to shore up […]
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Young Canadians raise their voices for righteousness on Parliament Hill
A spirited team of youth from across Canada recently came to Ottawa to take part in the 16th Josiah Delegation. Organized by MY Canada, these teams bring Canadian Christians, between the ages of 15 […]
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Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society gives up fight against Trinity Western University
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society announced Monday that they would not appeal to the Supreme Court in their fight against Trinity Western University. Their decision followed a ruling from the province’s Court of Appeal that determined the Society was infringing on TWU’s freedom of religion by refusing to accredit the […]
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Life after politics—Retired or Inspired?
Have you ever wondered how former politicians spend their time? The media often portrays retired politicians as simply living the good life on a gold-plated government pension. Some retired politicians, however, put their time and energy into […]
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