Ezra Institute Debates - Video

EICC Founder Joe Boot debates Michael Jones of Inspiring Philosophy over the question "Is Evolution Compatible with the Bible?"

Freedom of speech has been a founding value of Western democracies, but is increasingly under threat from various interest groups. Joe Boot visits Prmier Christian Radio and debates Terry Sanderson of the UK-based National Secular Society on some of the recent cases infringing on Christian liberty, from bakeries to academics.

Joe Boot and Matthew Tuininga discuss the origins and nature of the Two Kingdoms doctrine and what it means for Christians’ engagement with the world and culture.

Christianity is not humanistic. Man is not the author of his own salvation, but depends on the person and work of Jesus Christ. Man's job is to cultivate the creation of God while we extend the Kingdom of God. Learn about some of the key differences in the teaching of Christianity and Islam with regard to original sin, justice, salvation, atonement, redemption and eschatology

EICC fellow Dr. Scott Masson, and Justin Trottier, spokesperson for the Canadian Secular Alliance, discuss the Muslim Brotherhood, the World Pride Parade in Toronto, and the immigration and refugee backlog in Canada.

EICC founder Rev. Dr. Joe Boot and Justin Trottier, spokesperson for the Canadian Secular Alliance, discuss the results of the recent provincial election in Ontario, what Conservatism is today, and the federal government's new legislation to deal with prostitution.

EICC fellow Dr. Scott Masson and Justin Trottier of the Canadian Secular Alliance discuss the Moncton shooting, Catholic teachers in the upcoming Pride Parade, and the growing degeneration of the public square.

Joe Boot debates Britain's response to the influence of Islam in public education and the issue of Catholic teachers participating in the Toronto Pride Parade.

EICC founder Rev. Dr. Joe Boot and Justin Trottier, spokesperson for the Canadian Secular Alliance, discuss an increase in minimum wage and the meaning and implications of 'social justice'.

Scott Masson and Justin Trottier debate Catholics at WorldPride, Earth Day nonsense, and more.

EICC fellow Dr. Scott Masson and Justin Trottier, spokesperson for the Canadian Secular Alliance, discuss Earth Day and a Christian response to environmentalism, David Cameron on Britain as a Christian nation, the Catholic Teachers Union at Pride Parade, and whether or not millennials are lazy or smart.

EICC founder Rev. Joe Boot and Gretta Vosper, founder of the Canadian Centre for Progressive Christianity, discuss profanity in the culture and issues surrounding funding for In Vitro Fertilization.

EICC fellow Dr. Scott Masson and Justin Trottier, spokesperson for the Canadian Secular Alliance, debate gender identification on birth certificates, the oath to the queen as a requirement of citizenship, the funding of public education, and education as a solution to preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Freedom of speech is more important than protecting against wounded sensibilities.

EICC fellow Dr. Scott Masson and Justin Trottier, spokesperson for the Canadian Secular Alliance, discuss the death of the founder of Westboro Baptist Church, and debate the merits of the Secular Charter in Quebec and whether parents should have the choice to vaccinate their children or if the government should mandate the requirements for the good of public health.

EICC fellow Dr. Scott Masson and Justin Trottier, spokesperson for the Canadian Secular Alliance, debate the symbols in the 9/11 memorial, censorship, whether there is a rape culture on university campuses, and the over-sexualization of society.

EICC Dr. Scott Masson, and Gretta Vosper of West Hill United Church, debate the morality of the recently-passed law outlawing homosexual behaviour in Uganda, and related issues of religion, culture, and international relations.

EICC founder Rev. Joe Boot and Justin Trottier, spokesperson for the Canadian Secular Alliance, debate whether Canada should provide financial aid to the Palestinians, whether affirmative action is beneficial, and the implications of gender fluidity.

Joe Boot and Justin Trottier of the Canadian Secular Alliance debate religious accomodation, LGBT education, and more.

EICC founder Rev. Joe Boot and Justin Trottier, spokesperson for the Canadian Secular Alliance, debate whether we are too reliant on government to provide for our security, or whether government intervention is undercutting freedom and dignity in our society