Easter eggs. Easter bunnies. Easter lilies. Most of us know what these things are: colourfully-decorated eggs or egg-shaped candies; edible milk-chocolate bunnies; single-stemmed plants with beautiful white flowers. But what is Easter? And what, if anything at all, do these eggs and bunnies and flowers have to do with Easter? 

Do Christians Celebrate Halloween? Yes and No. Many Christians do. Many Christians do not. In light of this reality, we must consider a slightly different question: Should Christians celebrate Halloween? 

Is Canada a Christian Nation? It was a mere one hundred and fifty years ago — in the year 1867 — that Canada first became a nation.  During the country’s early and formative years the prevailing views on morality were based upon and drawn from the Holy Bible and served […]

Understanding the Difference Between The Gospel of John and The Epistles of John Did you know that there are four books in the Bible with the name ‘John’ in the title?  Maybe it’s caused you some confusion in the past.  Perhaps a friend referred you to a passage in a book of […]

Weighing In Are you a “Weight-Watcher”? Many Canadians are. They spend a lot of time thinking about their weight. They enroll in weight-loss programs, purchase gym memberships, hire personal trainers, watch what they eat, and check in frequently to see whether they are gaining or losing weight. The goal of […]

Did He Ever Say, “I am God. Worship Me”?  “Is there any unequivocal statement in the Bible were Jesus says, ‘I am God’ or ‘Worship me’?” This is a good question, a question many Muslims commonly ask of their Christian friends. Let me begin this response by asking you to […]

What the Bible Says About Pilgrimage  The Hajj—It’s the fifth pillar of the Islamic faith. The term refers to the annual pilgrimage made by Muslims to Mecca, a mandatory religious duty that Muslims must fulfill at least once during their lifetime if they are physically fit and financially capable. This […]

Wudu is a very important aspect of the Islamic faith. It is a religious ritual that involves the washing of one’s hands, face (mouth and nostrils included), forearms and feet. This washing process is performed prior to saying the obligatory daily prayers, and it is a means of showing respect […]

“If I were granted one wish, I would ask for world peace!” While cliché, this oft-repeated phrase emphasizes a crucial point: despite the fact that in the history of civilization there has been no end to feuds, conflicts, skirmishes, battles, and outright war, people long for peace. When we move from […]

Is the doctrine of the Trinity biblical? Well, that depends on what you mean when you say “biblical.” Does the Bible anywhere contain anything like the Nicene Creed? No. Does the Bible anywhere present a systematic statement of the doctrine of the Trinity using technical theological terms such as homoousios or hypostasis? No. So, if […]