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Six articles récents de « Faith Today »
Articles de fond Faire des vagues pour la justice. Le leadership courageux d'Anu George Canjanathoppil, directrice générale de International Justice Mission Canada, ravive le travail de lutte contre l'esclavage. L'avenir mondial de l'Église. Les Canadiens se réjouissent de collaborer à Lausanne 4 en Corée. En rapport : Lacunes dans l'accomplissement de la Grande Commission Cross Connections par David Guretzki L'autre scène de la Nativité. La réalité cosmique plus profonde de
Nov 12, 20241 min read


Defending laws that protect against exploitation
This article is reprinted with permission from Faith Today (Nov/Dec 2024). →en français From a declaration at the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry to His actions throughout that ministry, Jesus showed that defending vulnerable people is the heartbeat of the gospel. He came to give freedom to people who are oppressed and in captivity (Luke 4:18–19), and issued a call among predators with the word repent (Matthew 4:17). It’s a double-edged message that needs to be heard in C
Nov 7, 20243 min read


The other Nativity scene
This article is reprinted with permission from Faith Today (Nov/Dec 2024). →en français As enchanting as it is to watch little children playact Mary and Joseph admiring a Christ child doll with shepherds in tow while adults wonder Are we running out of bath robes yet? – the Nativity scene inspired by the Gospels of Matthew and Luke doesn’t quite capture the drama of another scriptural account of Jesus’ birth. In the book of Revelation, the Seer peers into the hidden world beh
Nov 7, 20243 min read


Submission on online age and consent assurance to justice committee on Bill C-270
This submission by the EFC to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights contributes to the committee's review of Bill C-270, Stopping Internet Sexual Exploitation Act. "By requiring that the age and consent of every person depicted in sexually explicit material be verified before it is posted online, Bill C-270 puts the responsibility where it belongs," says the submission. "We urge the committee to support Bill C-270’s measures to ensure illegal content is not uploa
Nov 5, 20241 min read


Sign up today for EFC pastors event in Toronto Oct. 25
The EFC is inviting all pastors to a free Pastors Day event on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport. The event will include fellowship with other pastors from a variety of denominations and regions, encouraging presentations tailored to pastors, and updates on the EFC’s work. The registration deadline is Oct. 1, but interested pastors are encouraged to register as soon as possible since space is limited. Please click here for more details and to
Oct 24, 20241 min read


Evangelical 360 podcast debuts today
A new podcast called evangelical 360° launches today that dives into contemporary issues impacting Christian life and witness around the world. Lively discussion and tough questions with leaders, writers and influencers help explore faith from different perspectives. Host Brian Stiller, a Canadian, is global ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance. "Our hope is that each person listening will come away informed, encouraged, challenged and inspired," says Stiller. Learn
Oct 8, 20241 min read


The EFC launches Anti-Christian Incident Report
Download the full, four-page PDF of the Oct/Nov issue, or read the main story below. Aussi disponible en français. And why we’re going to the Supreme Court over prostitution The EFC will launch a new monitor to track discrimination and hate crimes against Christians in Canada. This winter TheEFC.ca website will provide an avenue for Christians to report incidents of anti-Christian discrimination, vandalism or violence in Canada. The EFC will track changes and trends in the
Oct 6, 20243 min read


L'AEC lance un mécanisme de rapport d'incidents anti-chrétiens
Traduit de l'anglais par François Godbout L'AEC lancera un nouveau système de suivi de la discrimination et des crimes haineux à l'encontre des chrétiens au Canada. Cet hiver le site TheEFC.ca permettra aux chrétiens de signaler les incidents de discrimination, de vandalisme ou de violence antichrétienne au Canada. L'AEC suivra les changements et les tendances dans la fréquence et l'intensité des incidents qui portent atteinte aux droits de l'homme des chrétiens. Ce suivi des
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Sur la colline du Parlement d'octobre 2024
Traduit de l'anglais par François Godbout Mise à jour sur les questions les plus urgentes au Canada Soumission au Commissaire à la protection de la vie privée : En septembre, l’AEC a présenté au Commissaire à la protection de la vie privée du Canada un mémoire en faveur des technologies de garantie de l'âge pour protéger les enfants en ligne. L’AEC a recommandé que les plateformes de pornographie soient obligées d'avoir une garantie d'âge significative et respectueuse de la v
Oct 2, 20242 min read
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