Back in April, Christian Courier gave three university students a two-part assignment. First, to write an opinion piece sharing their view on the election (published online before we voted). Second, a letter to the new PM, whoever he might be, written after April 28. We hope you’ll appreciate hearing the hopes and fears of these…
Trump’s shocking tariff policy announcement has put Canadians in a precarious situation. We may be forced to seek new trading partners, develop a more closed domestic economy, brace for job losses and expect rising prices. Lately, due to my dual identity as a Canadian-American, my concern has shifted from what Trump is doing to Canada…
I first met David Koyzis three years ago at a Tim Hortons in Hamilton. As a fan of his first book Political Visions & Illusions, I recognized his face from across the room and approached him to show my appreciation for his work. Insistent that we meet again in the future, he asked me to…
On June 22, 2021, the Senate of Canada approved Bill C-218, making it legal for Canadians (19+) to participate in mobile sports betting. If you are uninterested in sports, this probably has little effect on you except for the frequent advertisements and commercials from FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, PointsBet and many more. But it’s worth paying…
Several writers for Christian Courier have contributed insightful and helpful pieces on the dangers of Christian nationalism in the United States (An Overview of a Worrying Development; An Examination of Recent Religious Thought; A Careful Critique). Since American Christian nationalism is so captivating, however, less attention is often given to Christian nationalism outside the United…
This past year, CBC News reported a story of a Newfoundland senior who received a panicked call from her grandson, saying he was arrested for drug possession and needs to be bailed out of jail. Jane, the grandmother, agreed and confirmed a payment of $58,000 over the phone. One major problem . . . the…
As a result of a misguided new law and the stubbornness of big tech companies, the Canadian news industry faces digital extinction. On June 22, the Canadian government passed Bill C-18, also known as the Online News Act. This new piece of legislation requires big tech companies like Google and Meta to pay news publications…
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer (2023) was deemed by The Guardian a “towering achievement,” receiving high praise for its stellar cast, elaborate storytelling, and tense filmmaking. The film documents the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the so-called father of the atom bomb. In a chilling conclusion, viewers come to terms with the possibility of a real-life “world…
“I grew up during the war years,” says Joe Schuringa. “In retrospect, from a teaching perspective, these were the best years of my life.” The war years taught Schuringa a crucial lesson that he hopes to share with other Christians across Canada: “Life goes on; the cows have to be milked.” Johan Frederick Schuringa is…
“If you make a decision, make it good for the seventh generation from now.” That was the message Adrian Jacobs, a Six Nations Cayuga member, shared with his Ancaster, Ontario audience on November 10. Understanding that we are individually part of a larger story can meaningfully shape our worldview. As Christians, we belong to a…
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