What Can A Pastor Do? Bill C-4 in Canada

What Can A Pastor Do? Bill C-4 in Canada

Author: A biblical theological perspective on current events July 5, 2022 Duration: 1:14:41

It is not an understatement to say that Bill C-4 could have severe effects on the witness of the Church in Canada. Due to the rushed nature of this legislation, pastors, priests, and Christian counsellors have been reeling since its adoption. Many are not sure what they can now say in a pastoring conversation.

We hope to add some insight into this predicament. We are extremely grateful to have Dr. Iain Provan as a featured guest today. Dr. Provan has spent a significant portion of his last few years wading into this problem and speaking to countless church leaders about Bill C-4 and the impact on Christian ministry.

We continue to create these episodes as a service to the church in Canada. If you are listening and enjoying the content, please leave a comment with requests for future episodes. If there is a topic you would like us to cover, we want to know. Also, if you know of someone who would benefit from this podcast, please share it with them. Thank you for listening.

Links:

Define the Crime in Conversion Therapy - Dr. Iain Provan

On criminalizing freedom: the reality of Bill C-4 (conversion therapy) - Dr. Iain Provan

“Hey, Parents, Leave Your Kids Alone” - Dr. Iain Provan

Freedom Feature: Interview on Bill C-4

Cracking the Gender Code - Douglas Farrow

The Right to be Yourself? Gender Identity as The Baptism Of Autonomy - Douglas Farrow

A Reply to Canada’s Minister of Justice - Douglas Farrow

Hosts:

Ivan DeSilva, MDiv, ThM, Instructor in Religious Studies, Trinity Western University, Pacific Life Bible College

Jens Zimmermann, PhD, JI Packer Chair of Theology, Regent College

Iain Provan, PhD, Professor of Old Testament, Regent College

Douglas Farrow, Professor of Theology and Ethics, McGill University

Dr. Steven Pelech, UBC, Faculty of Medicine

Producer:

Curtis Meliefste, MDiv Student, ACTS Seminaries



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