Monthly Archives: April 2011

Canada’s religious right and the shifting political landscape

Even if Harper has proved less of a torch-bearer than social and religious conservatives dreamed back in 2006 when they first helped boost him to power, he remains their main man—one who has dispensed incremental policy shifts and thousands of … Continue reading

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Derren Brown – Miracles for Sale

The full show which was broadcast over the Easter weekend. Derren Brown is a performer and illusionist from the UK. He says this show was the most difficult project he has undertaken. This is the special about faith-healing that some … Continue reading

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Election notes

The Toronto Star is endorsing the NDP. Sun Media is experiencing quite a backlash for this story of a massage 16 years ago. Here is a thought. While the majority of people commenting on the release of this believe Harper’s … Continue reading

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Did you watch the Royal Wedding?

What was your favorite part? I was touched by the attentiveness of the Abbey staff, the music blew me away, and the flawless work of the BBC made it, well, royal. The crowd participation in the hymns outside was joyous. … Continue reading

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David Wilkerson 1931-2011

To those going through the valley and shadow of death, hear this word: Weeping will last through some dark, awful nights—and in that darkness you will soon hear the Father whisper, “I am with you. I cannot tell you why … Continue reading

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Is Chapters Indigo playing politics with paperback release of The Armageddon Factor?

As I noted last week – Marci McDonald’s revised edition of The Armageddon Factor was released by Random House April 13, 2011. Being that it is a revised trade paperback which according to Random House is available, where is it? … Continue reading

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The view from here

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McDonald’s The Armageddon Factor revealed Planned Parenthood International defunding

In the revised and updated paperback edition of The Armageddon Factor, author Marci McDonald writes about the defunding of  International Planned Parenthood Federation after 40 years of co-operation with the Canadian government. Along with new material on Brad Trost, McDonald writes … Continue reading

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