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Social Justice

by Joe Boot

January 7, 2014

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

 

Poverty and Government, Prostitution Laws in Canada

by Joe Boot

December 17, 2013

EICC founder Rev. Joe Boot debates Gretta Vosper, founder of the Canadian Centre for Progressive Christianity, on whether it is the responsibility of government to redistribute income to feed the poor, and whether prostitution should be legal in Canada.

 

Atheists and Christmas, the Pope, Gender Identity

by Joe Boot

December 3, 2013

EICC founder Rev. Joe Boot and Gretta Vosper, founder of the Canadian Centre for Progressive Christianity, discuss the reaction atheists have to Christmas, the Pope’s view of capitalism, and whether gender guidelines for schools, allowing students to choose a third gender option, are rational.

 

Children Raised in Same Sex Relationships, Mike Duffy, Children and Social Media

by Joe Boot

October 29, 2013

EICC founder Rev Joe Boot, and Justin Trottier, spokesperson for the Canadian Secular Alliance, debate the credibility of a new study that confirms heterosexual marriage is the best environment for raising children; whether the Mike Duffy comments are further evidence of moral decline; and whether parents should restrict the use of social media for their children. This live debate aired on AM640 in Toronto on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 9AM.

 

Should the Government Control Access to Pornography?

by Joe Boot

October 15, 2013

EICC founder Rev. Joe Boot debates Justin Trottier of the Canadian Secular Alliance on whether the government should implement porn blockers, which would require users to sign up before gaining access to pornography sites. This live debate aired on AM640 in Toronto on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 9AM.

 

Under-representation of Women on Corporate Boards, Male Centres on University Campuses

by Scott Masson

October 8, 2013

EICC Fellow, Dr. Scott Masson debates Justin Trottier of the Canadian Secular Alliance on whether corporations and companies that under-represent women on their boards should be de-listed, and whether Male Centres and Male Studies Programs should be created on university campuses.

 

Christianity and Islam: Can They Co-exist?

by Joe Boot

September 24, 2013

EICC Founder Rev. Joe Boot debates Steve Rockwell, a Toronto Imam of the Deedat Centre and host of Call of the Minaret on Vision TV, on whether Islam is compatible with Christianity in light of recent violent actions against Christians in the Middle East. This live debate aired on AM640 in Toronto on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 9:00 AM.

 

Public Registry of Sex Offenders, Capital Punishment, the Pope, and Multiculturalism

by Scott Masson

September 17, 2013

EICC Fellow Dr. Scott Masson debates Justin Trottier of the Canadian Secular Alliance on whether the sex offenders registry should be accessible to the public, whether capital punishment is a just punishment for certain crimes, the Pope’s recent statements on salvation, and multiculturalism. This live debate aired on AM640 in Toronto on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 9:00AM.

 

Syria, the Middle East and Christianity

by Joe Boot

September 10, 2013

EICC founder, Rev. Joe Boot and Dr. Charles McVety, President of Canada Christian College, debate the minister of West Hill United Church and founder of the Centre for Progressive Christianity, Gretta Vosper, on the Syrain civil war, the broader Middle East crisis, and whether Christianity offers the solution. The live debate aired on AM640 in Toronto on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 9:00AM.

 

Charter of Quebec Values and Multiculturalism

by Scott Masson

August 27, 2013

Dr. Scott Masson debates Justine Trottier of the Canadian Secular Allience on whether the proposed Charter of Quebec Values will effectively protect Quebec culture and be used by the rest of Canada as a tool for immigrant assimilation. This live debate aired August 27 2013, at 9:00 AM.

 

Gender Identity, Obesity Letters, Egypt

by Joe Boot

August 20, 2013

EICC founder Rev Joe Boot debates Gretta Vosper, minister of West Hill United Church and founder of the Centre for Progressive Christianity, on the recent introduction of a third gender identity in Germany, the TDSB’s so called obesity letters, the military coup in Egypt and Christian persecution. This live debate aired Tuesday August 20 2013, at 9:00 AM.

 

Internet Pornography Filtering

by Scott Masson

July 23, 2013

EICC fellow Dr. Scott Masson debates Justin Trottier of the Canadian Secular Alliance on the recent proposed internet pornography filters in the UK. Features interaction with guest caller, porn icon Ron Jeremy. This live debate aired Tuesday July 23 2013, at 9:00 AM.