Debates

EICC founder Rev. Joe Boot and Gretta Vosper, founder of the Canadian Centre for Progressive Christianity, discuss profanity in the culture and issues surrounding funding for In Vitro Fertilization.

EICC fellow Dr. Scott Masson and Justin Trottier, spokesperson for the Canadian Secular Alliance, debate gender identification on birth certificates, the oath to the queen as a requirement of citizenship, the funding of public education, and education as a solution to preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Freedom of speech is more important than protecting against wounded sensibilities.

EICC fellow Dr. Scott Masson and Justin Trottier, spokesperson for the Canadian Secular Alliance, discuss the death of the founder of Westboro Baptist Church, and debate the merits of the Secular Charter in Quebec and whether parents should have the choice to vaccinate their children or if the government should mandate the requirements for the good of public health.

EICC fellow Dr. Scott Masson and Justin Trottier, spokesperson for the Canadian Secular Alliance, debate the symbols in the 9/11 memorial, censorship, whether there is a rape culture on university campuses, and the over-sexualization of society.

EICC Dr. Scott Masson, and Gretta Vosper of West Hill United Church, debate the morality of the recently-passed law outlawing homosexual behaviour in Uganda, and related issues of religion, culture, and international relations.

EICC founder Joe Boot and Justin Trottier, spokesperson for the Canadian Secular Alliance, debate the flouting of public nudity laws at the gay pride parade in Toronto.

EICC founder Rev. Joe Boot and Justin Trottier, spokesperson for the Canadian Secular Alliance, debate whether Canada should provide financial aid to the Palestinians, whether affirmative action is beneficial, and the implications of gender fluidity.

Joe Boot and Justin Trottier of the Canadian Secular Alliance debate religious accomodation, LGBT education, and more.

EICC founder Rev. Joe Boot and Justin Trottier, spokesperson for the Canadian Secular Alliance, debate whether we are too reliant on government to provide for our security, or whether government intervention is undercutting freedom and dignity in our society

Joe Boot and Justin Trottier join Michael Coren to debate atheist ads being planned for the Christmas season.

Scott Masson and Justin Trottier debate gay straight alliances in Catholic schools, circumcision, and more.