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9/11 debunker motivated by faith
 'Was 9/11 an inside job?' Conspiracy theorists have asked this question repeatedly for the past several years, mostly 'under the radar' of the mass media. One of the more notable questioners is David Ray Griffin, author of Christian Faith & the Truth Behind 9/11, who spoke on the subject May 16 at St. Andrews Wesley Church in Vancouver; it was the only Canadian stop on his tour, and was sponsored by the Vancouver 9/11 Truth Society. "People ask me: 'What's a nice theologian like you doing investigating in this area?'" he told CC.com. He is motivated by suspicions that the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks may have been engineered by people affiliated with the U.S. government, acting to further American worldwide supremacy. Christians, he said, "should especially be concerned about the truth of 9/11. After all, we started as an anti-imperialist religion." He became an activist, he said, because "other movements which have succeeded -- such as the U.S. civil rights and Vietnam protest movements -- have had heavy church involvement."
Igniting the culture
Equipping Christians for the Public-square Centre (ECP) will host an 'Ignite our Culture' conference at Olivet Church in Abbotsford, BC June 1 - 2. Tristan Emmanuel, a graduate of McMaster Divinity College in Hamilton, Ontario and the founder and president of ECP, has been featured on CBC's The National with Keith Boag, and on CTV with Mike Duffy, as well as other media outlets in Ontario. ECP, according to its website, "is a Christian advocacy organization that defends the freedom for Christian thought, speech and expression in Canada's Public Square."
The 'A' word on the street
Independent artist and film-maker John Hetherington has released the first in a series of films on the subject of abortion, with live interviews on the street and footage of Henry Morgentaler. Hetherington has posted the movie on YouTube.
Christian Channel adds kids' shows
The Christian Channel, Canada's first all-Christian national digital television network, has added children's programming along with delivering ministry programs, family dramas, movies and music. Owned and operated by S-VOX, The Christian Channel is currently available to subscribers of Star Choice on channel 399, Rogers Digital Cable on channel 396 and MTS TV (Manitoba Telecom Services) on channel 21.
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Missions Fest has new CEO
Missions Fest Vancouver has announced the appointment of Dwayne K. Buhler as its new CEO from July 1. Buhler is replacing Richard Dodding who will concentrate on the development of Missions Fest International, a new agency launched in this past year, as inter-church missions conferences develop in Africa, USA, Australia and other parts of the world. Buhler has been the assistant pastor of Peace Portal Alliance Church, Surrey, BC for the past two years. In addition, he and his wife Rhonda have served 15 years as missionaries in Brazil, Mexico, and other short term assignments.
EFC now on podcasts
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) now offers 4-5 minute audio downloads "intended to outline an evangelical perspective on the issues of the day." EFC affiliates include 39 evangelical denominations, ministry organizations, educational institutions and individual congregations who uphold a common statement of faith. It is an active participant in the World Evangelical Alliance.
Micah Challenge new chair
Douglas Cryer, EFC's director of public policy, is the new chair of Micah Challenge Canada, replacing Geoff Tunnicliffe, EFC's director of global initiatives and David Collins, who have chaired Micah Challenge since its beginnings in Canada. Jocelyn Durston, the EFC's international policy analyst will take on the role of national coordinator.
Churchgoers for hire
The Drew Marshall Show placed an ad in the Toronto Star offering $500 to "a pagan/new age/agnostic/atheist/whatever... someone with no church background, to participate in a Canadian research experiment." According to its web site, the show was looking for people "to participate in a research project for our radio show. We need you to visit five churches in the Toronto area during the month of June with our host Drew Marshall. In return for your time and opinions based on your non-churched experience, The Drew Marshall Show will pay you $100 per church and invite you to be our guest during our July 7th show to share your experience. No catch, no proselytizing, no pressure!" The offer has now been closed due to overwhelming response.
Microfinance donations quadrupled
On May 30, Alberta will be challenged to raise $100,000 which will be quadrupled to $400,000 for Opportunity International Canada, a Christian organization that lifts people out of poverty through microcredit. The matching contributions come from three sources. The first is part of a national campaign where any donation from across Canada between now and June 30 will be doubled by a private Canadian foundation in central Canada. The second two matching grants are from Calgary businesspeople who want to inspire Albertans to give generously to sustainably help the poor. Every $84 donated will support one first-time microloan.
May 24/2007
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