Comments on: Canada and Evangelicalism http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/02/04/canada-and-evangelicalism/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:09:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: “There’s a huge gap between those who believe and those who belong at Bene Diction Blogs On http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/02/04/canada-and-evangelicalism/#comment-20170 “There’s a huge gap between those who believe and those who belong at Bene Diction Blogs On Sun, 16 Apr 2006 06:46:12 +0000 http://ss75.shared.server-system.net/~benedictionblogson.com/?p=1227#comment-20170 [...] Canadians are aware and concerned about American style religion gaining ground in Canada and this latest Ipso Reid poll supports findings by John Stackhouse (Regent College, Vancouver) whereas our US counterparts tend to think we are very much like them in our liberal/conservative religious divides and evangelicalism expression. In going through my archives I found a number of posts where politicians have used scare tactics about religion and faith. And in typical Canadian fashion, mistrust of that tactic by the political establishment hasn’t worked well with voters. [...] [...] Canadians are aware and concerned about American style religion gaining ground in Canada and this latest Ipso Reid poll supports findings by John Stackhouse (Regent College, Vancouver) whereas our US counterparts tend to think we are very much like them in our liberal/conservative religious divides and evangelicalism expression. In going through my archives I found a number of posts where politicians have used scare tactics about religion and faith. And in typical Canadian fashion, mistrust of that tactic by the political establishment hasn’t worked well with voters. [...]

]]> By: Nenya http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/02/04/canada-and-evangelicalism/#comment-3842 Nenya Wed, 09 Feb 2005 13:41:22 +0000 http://ss75.shared.server-system.net/~benedictionblogson.com/?p=1227#comment-3842 *waves from Vancouver Island* Been hanging about American blogs in the last few months (during, before, & after the US elections) and it comes as a surprise--although it shouldn't, and it's a pleasant surprise--to find that we have Canadian bloggers too. Wonderful to meet you, and interesting to see discussion of the differences & similarities between American & Canadian Christian groups. *broad grin* *waves from Vancouver Island* Been hanging about American blogs in the last few months (during, before, & after the US elections) and it comes as a surprise–although it shouldn’t, and it’s a pleasant surprise–to find that we have Canadian bloggers too. Wonderful to meet you, and interesting to see discussion of the differences & similarities between American & Canadian Christian groups. *broad grin*

]]> By: Bene Diction http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/02/04/canada-and-evangelicalism/#comment-3841 Bene Diction Sat, 05 Feb 2005 09:36:47 +0000 http://ss75.shared.server-system.net/~benedictionblogson.com/?p=1227#comment-3841 The Alliance College and Seminary (Canadian Bible College) is in Saskachewan if I remember correctly. We have a common heritage. My evangelical church roots were CM&A. It was educational in understanding the sub-culture and church speak and I still have some respect for their missional commitment. The Alliance College and Seminary (Canadian Bible College) is in Saskachewan if I remember correctly.
We have a common heritage. My evangelical church roots were CM&A. It was educational in understanding the sub-culture and church speak and I still have some respect for their missional commitment.

]]> By: MrJ http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/02/04/canada-and-evangelicalism/#comment-3840 MrJ Sat, 05 Feb 2005 09:02:49 +0000 http://ss75.shared.server-system.net/~benedictionblogson.com/?p=1227#comment-3840 No...he is indeed Canadian. Raising Canadian Pastors. No…he is indeed Canadian. Raising Canadian Pastors.

]]> By: Bene Diction http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/02/04/canada-and-evangelicalism/#comment-3839 Bene Diction Sat, 05 Feb 2005 08:56:20 +0000 http://ss75.shared.server-system.net/~benedictionblogson.com/?p=1227#comment-3839 If an english speaking pastor attempts a church plant in rural Quebec, then yes, a 'tough nut to crack' might be a realistic assumption. Even with the collapse of the grip the Roman Catholic church held on Quebec, protestants are still held in suspicion. If it was a plant within an aboriginal area, they have even more reason to dis-trust after church school scandels came to light. Or resource based areas like Newfoundland that went through the same thing. Any evangelist that perceives Canadians as a homogenous group of people that need to be cracked is going to run into unique responses. I don't see 23 in a town of 4 thousand as failure. If an english speaking pastor attempts a church plant in rural Quebec, then yes, a ‘tough nut to crack’ might be a realistic assumption.
Even with the collapse of the grip the Roman Catholic church held on Quebec, protestants are still held in suspicion.

If it was a plant within an aboriginal area, they have even more reason to dis-trust after church school scandels came to light. Or resource based areas like Newfoundland that went through the same thing.

Any evangelist that perceives Canadians as a homogenous group of people that need to be cracked is going to run into unique responses.

I don’t see 23 in a town of 4 thousand as failure.

]]> By: MrJ http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/02/04/canada-and-evangelicalism/#comment-3838 MrJ Sat, 05 Feb 2005 05:37:43 +0000 http://ss75.shared.server-system.net/~benedictionblogson.com/?p=1227#comment-3838 Evangeliphobia...I have to remember that. Bene, our Church supports a Pastoral School (CMA, Christian and Missionary Alliance) in Canada. A member of our Church was a Missionary to France and he is retired. His daughter is married to the Dean/Pastor of this School. He is getting ready to graduate his first class of Pastors. I will get the info and e-mail it to you. We find we are becoming more passionate for the people of Canada....because we have ties there now. To hear first hand stories of see of a church of 23 people in a city of 4000 people is bewildering.....tough nut to crack. American term, hope it translates. Is Canada really that much different than the rest of the world to make disciples? God moves slower in Colder temperatures? Evangeliphobia…I have to remember that. Bene, our Church supports a Pastoral School (CMA, Christian and Missionary Alliance) in Canada. A member of our Church was a Missionary to France and he is retired. His daughter is married to the Dean/Pastor of this School. He is getting ready to graduate his first class of Pastors. I will get the info and e-mail it to you. We find we are becoming more passionate for the people of Canada….because we have ties there now. To hear first hand stories of see of a church of 23 people in a city of 4000 people is bewildering…..tough nut to crack. American term, hope it translates. Is Canada really that much different than the rest of the world to make disciples? God moves slower in Colder temperatures?

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