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Challenging Cardus’ objections to civil religion
Our commentary today is a response to a couple of items from the recent Cardus e-letter. We, especially as a young organization, would prefer to avoid direct disagreement with other Christians, but these articles provided a useful context for driving home some of the key views advocated by ChristianGovernance, Biblical positions that we may be unique in bringing forward to the public square.
A serious problem with Christian Horizons court decision
National Post – May 20, 2010
Heintz v Christian Horizons: Solomon would not approve
By Don Hutchinson
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Court decision on Christian Horizons’ appeal – Homosexualism defeated
Christian Horizons – May 17, 2010
Dear Member,
Re: Court Decision on Christian Horizons Appeal
Last Friday afternoon, we received the Ontario Divisional Court’s ruling on Christian Horizons’ appeal regarding the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal’s decision.
As you will recall, the Tribunal’s decision would have had the effect of preventing Christian Horizons from continuing to operate as a faith-based organization. That is why we appealed.
How much evangelistic power is there in good works?
(This was originally published on January 1, 2010)
Over the years, when people discuss this subject, the invariable conclusion is to stress the importance of getting the verbal message out. And the criticism is often made that most people would prefer to settle for just good works because it takes more courage to speak the Gospel truth.