CHP
Commentary

​Who would have thought we’d see the day when a Canadian pastor would be taken away in shackles, simply for preaching to his flock? Sadly, that day has arrived. Pastor James Coates of Grace Life Church in Spruce Grove, Alberta (just west of Edmonton), has been arrested and remains in custody for doing what Canadian pastors have always done: preaching to congregants in the church sanctuary.

What happens to a citizen when their debts exceed their ability to pay?

This is the 2nd part of a 2-part series. Last week’s instalment was on the questionable safety and efficacy of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines currently being distributed (or not) in Canada.

Canada has been dealing with questions about COVID-19 for almost one year. Information has flooded both cable news and the internet about what the virus is, how contagious or deadly it may be and how best to control its spread and minimize the death toll. Some Canadians are asking themselves...

​To use the overused word ‘unprecedented’ again seems trite, but it is technically accurate; the resignation of Julie Payette from her role of Governor General is a historic first for Canada. She quit amid allegations of workplace harassment of her staff, certainly not an ideal way to leave any position.

​When was the last time you heard some good news in the fight for morality? It seems like a long time, doesn’t it? While complete victory is still not ours, we should be thankful for the small victories along the way. PornHub (an online porn site based in Montreal) has been exposed by the New York Times and dealt some serious setbacks.

​At various times and through various waves of immigration, immigrants have arrived to sometimes find the ‘welcome mat’ taken in, the sidewalks rolled up, and angry stares following them wherever they went.

​2021 has arrived! The dramatic changes that have taken place in our social interactions, in our economy and in our conduct of elections and worship services in 2020 have created some anxiety about the future and our ability as a society to deal with unexpected challenges. It is essential, if Western democratic institutions are to survive, that we find ways to understand current events and respond to them wisely and with as little fracturing of our society as possible.

​Which would you choose? No meaningful government, or a government in complete control of your life — or neither? If your response is neither, keep reading. If your response is that a limited, responsible government that respects individual freedoms is what is best, let’s talk….

​Winter has arrived in Canada. Over the years, we Canadians have learned to adjust to winter conditions. Visitors from warmer parts of the globe are sometimes surprised by the snow and frigid temperatures but they also learn to adapt. As Canadians, we like to help foreign visitors learn to cope with the challenges of winter.

The passage of C-7 this past week, expanding the reach of euthanasia in Canada, did not come as a surprise. Even so, it still hurts! It’s a slap in the face to all of us who care about the protection of the vulnerable against the insatiable demands of the pro-death culture that surrounds us. What is sometimes overlooked, even by pro-life advocates, is that the deliberate taking of innocent human life is not only a crime against humanity; it is blatant rebellion against the sovereignty of Almighty God.

​How do you normally spend Christmas? How are you planning to spend Christmas this year? Your answer to this year’s Christmas largely depends on where in Canada you live and what your provincial government allows you to do. Yes, you heard that correctly. Our governments decide for us what we’re allowed to do for Christmas.