Podcasts by Ezra Institute Debates

Muslim Brotherhood, Immigration & Pride Parade from 2014-06-24T04:00

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...

Ontario Election, Conservatism & Prostitution from 2014-06-17T04:00

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...

Moncton Shooting, Pride Parade & the Public Square from 2014-06-10T15:20

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 th...

Mission of God, Islam and Western Culture from 2014-06-10T04:00

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.

Catholics at World Pride, Earth Day and more from 2014-04-23T04:00

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

Earth Day, David Cameron, Catholic Teachers Union and Millennials from 2014-04-22T04:00

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 Ch...

IVF Funding, Profanity in the Culture from 2014-04-16T04:00

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.

Gender Indentification, Public School Funding, Education & AIDS from 2014-04-08T04:00

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 citiz...

In Defence of Freedom of Speech from 2014-04-08T04:00

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

Westboro Baptist, Quebec’s Secular Charter, and Mandatory Vaccinations from 2014-03-18T17:00

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 Secula...

9/11 Symbols, Campus Rape Culture from 2014-03-11T04:00

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 universi...

Ugandan Homosexuality Law from 2014-02-25T05:00

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...

Nudity at the Pride Parade from 2014-02-18T05:00

EICC founder Joe Boot and Justin Trottier, spokesperson for the Canadian Secular Alliance, debate the flouting of public nudity laws at the gay pride parade in Toronto.

Financial Aid to Palestine, Affirmative Action, and Gender from 2014-01-21T05:00

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...

Faith Matters from 2014-01-15T05:00

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

Social Justice from 2014-01-07T05:00

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 in...

Gay-Straight Alliances, Circumcision and more from 2013-12-18T05:00

Scott Masson and Justin Trottier debate gay straight alliances in Catholic schools, circumcision, and more.

Atheists vs Christmas from 2013-12-18T05:00

Joe Boot and Justin Trottier join Michael Coren to debate atheist ads being planned for the Christmas season.

Poverty and Government, Prostitution Laws in Canada from 2013-12-17T05:00

EICC founder Rev. Joe Boot debates Gretta Vosper, founder of the Canadian Centre for Progressive Christianity, on whether it is the responsibility of government to redistribute income to feed the p...

Atheists and Christmas, the Pope, Gender Identity from 2013-12-03T05:00

EICC founder Rev. Joe Boot and Gretta Vosper, founder of the Canadian Centre for Progressive Christianity, discuss the reaction atheists have to Christmas, the Pope's view of capitalism, and whethe...

Children Raised in Same Sex Relationships, Mike Duffy, Children and Social Media from 2013-10-29T00:00

EICC founder Rev Joe Boot, and Justin Trottier, spokesperson for the Canadian Secular Alliance, debate the credibility of a new study that confirms heterosexual marriage is the best environment ...

Should the Government Control Access to Pornography? from 2013-10-15T00:00

EICC founder Rev. Joe Boot debates Justin Trottier of the Canadian Secular Alliance on whether the government should implement porn blockers, which would require users to sign up before gaining ...

Under-representation of Women on Corporate Boards, Male Centres on University Campuses from 2013-10-08T00:00

EICC Fellow, Dr. Scott Masson debates Justin Trottier of the Canadian Secular Alliance on whether corporations and companies that under-represent women on their boards should be de-listed, and whet...

Christianity and Islam: Can They Co-exist? from 2013-09-24T00:00

EICC Founder Rev. Joe Boot debates Steve Rockwell, a Toronto Imam of the Deedat Centre and host of Call of the Minaret on Vision TV, on whether Islam is compatible with Christianity in ...

Public Registry of Sex Offenders, Capital Punishment, the Pope, and Multiculturalism from 2013-09-17T00:00

EICC Fellow Dr. Scott Masson debates Justin Trottier of the Canadian Secular Alliance on whether the sex offenders registry should be accessible to the public, whether capital punishment is a just ...

Syria, the Middle East and Christianity from 2013-09-10T00:00

EICC founder, Rev. Joe Boot and Dr. Charles McVety, President of Canada Christian College, debate the minister of West Hill United Church and founder of the Centre for Progressive Christianity, ...

Charter of Quebec Values and Multiculturalism from 2013-08-27T00:00

Dr. Scott Masson debates Justine Trottier of the Canadian Secular Allience on whether the proposed Charter of Quebec Values will effectively protect Quebec culture and be used by the rest of Canada...

Gender Identity, Obesity Letters, Egypt from 2013-08-20T00:00

EICC founder Rev Joe Boot debates Gretta Vosper, minister of West Hill United Church and founder of the Centre for Progressive Christianity, on the recent introduction of a third gender identity in...

Internet Pornography Filtering from 2013-07-23T00:00

EICC fellow Dr. Scott Masson debates Justin Trottier of the Canadian Secular Alliance on the recent proposed internet pornography filters in the UK. Features interaction with guest caller, porn ico...

How not to defend atheism from 2013-07-10T04:00

Joe Boot and Michael Coren comment on a video of atheists screaming at Christians in California.

Defense of Marriage Act and Polygamy from 2013-07-02T00:00

EICC Founder Rev. Joe Boot returns to the John Oakley Show on AM640 to discuss the Supreme Court's recent overturning of the Defense of Marriage Act. Joe debates Gretta Vosper of the Centre ...

Baby Dropoffs and Legalized Brothels from 2013-06-11T00:00

EICC Fellow Dr. Scott Masson debates Parkdale MPP Dr. Cheri DiNovo on the subject of the proposed baby dropoff legislation, as well as the legality of brothels and prostitution in Ontario. This ...

Is Henry Morgentaler in Heaven or Hell? from 2013-06-04T00:00

Dr. Scott Masson debates MPP Cheri DiNovo on the question of Morgentaler's legacy and the question of abortion generally. This live debate aired on the John Oakley Show on AM 640 on June 4, 2013.

Angelina Jolie – Scientism, Fear and the Sanctity of Life from 2013-05-14T00:00

Dr. Scott Masson debates Justin Trottier over the recent controversy of Angelina Jolie's decision to remove her breasts in the hope of staving off breast cancer. Other topics discussed are t...

Joe Boot vs. Dan Barker: Is There Life After Death? from 2013-03-07T00:00

Does Christianity Endorse the ‘Progressive’ Agenda? from 2013-02-12T00:00

EICC Fellow and associate pastor at Westminster Chapel, Dr. Scott Masson debates Gretta Vosper of the Centre for Progressive Christianity on questions of fairness and equality in the church and ...

Normalizing Pedophilia from 2013-01-15T00:00

EICC Fellow and associate pastor at Westminster Chapel, Dr. Scott Masson debates Gretta Vosper of the Centre for Progressive Christianity on the recent bid towards the normalization of pedophili...

Newtown, CT, Human Rights and the Nature of Evil from 2012-12-18T00:00

EICC Fellow Dr. Scott Masson debates Gretta Vosper, of the Centre for Progressive Christianity, on the recent school shooting in Newtown, and discusses the nature of evil, and the nature of mank...

Conservatives and Liberals from 2012-11-27T00:00

Dr. Scott Masson debates Gretta Vosper, of the Centre for Progressive Christianity, on the issue of the culture war between conservatives and liberals, including religious freedom, moral relativ...

Halloween from 2012-10-30T00:00

EICC Fellow, Dr. Scott Masson, as he debates Justin Trottier, explains how the celebration of Halloween is symptomatic of a culture obsessed with darkness and death. This live debate aired on Tu...

Law and Gender Identity from 2012-10-09T00:00

EICC Fellow Dr. Scott Masson debates Justin Trottier on The Culture Wars, with John Oakley. The live debate on gender, aired on AM640 in Toronto on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 9AM.

Richard Dawkins and Creationism from 2012-08-07T04:00

Scott Masson on atheist Richard Dawkins. Is Dawkins really just a fraud?

Gay-Straight Alliance Clubs in Ontario Catholic Schools from 2012-06-05T00:00

EICC Fellow Dr. Scott Masson debates Justin Trottier on The Culture Wars, with John Oakley. Topics include: the proposed Bill C13, Gay-Straight Alliance clubs, and anti-bullying. This live debat...

Ridiculous Human Rights Complaint from 2012-04-25T04:00

Joe Boot weighs in on an atheist's threat to file a human rights complaint after a councillor's dinner blessing.

Contraception and Religious Freedom from 2012-03-20T00:00

EICC Fellow Dr. Scott Masson debates Justin Trottier on The Culture Wars, with John Oakley. The live debate on the recent controversy of contraceptives and Catholic universitites aired on AM640 in ...

Government Restriction of Home Education from 2012-02-28T00:00

EICC Fellow Dr. Scott Masson debates Gretta Vosper on The Culture Wars, with John Oakley. This live debate aired on AM640 in Toronto on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 9AM

Imposing Gay-Straight Alliance Clubs on Catholic Schools from 2012-01-31T00:00

EICC Fellow Dr. Scott Masson takes to the airwaves again, this time to debate Justin Trottier on The Culture Wars, with John Oakley. This live debate aired on AM640 in Toronto on Tuesday, January 3...

Gender-Selection Abortions in Canada from 2012-01-18T00:00

EICC Fellow Dr. Scott Masson takes to the airwaves again, this time to debate Christopher diCarlo on The Culture Wars, with John Oakley. The live debate on the topic of gender-selection abortions i...

Polygamy from 2011-03-28T00:00

Dr. Scott Masson debates polygamy with Justin Trottier on the John Oakley Show AM640.

Progressive Christianity and Abortion from 2011-03-15T00:00

Reverend Joe Boot debates Abortion with Gretta Vosper, member of the Canadian Center for Progressive Christianity, on the John Oakley Morning Show AM640

Euthanasia Debate from 2011-03-08T00:00

Dr. Scott Masson debates euthanasia with Gretta Vosper, an ordained pastor with the United Church and Founder of the Canadian Center for Progressive Christianity, on the John Oakley Show AM 640....

Education and Human Rights from 2011-03-01T00:00

Dr. Scott Masson debates Justin Trottier on the subject of public education and human rights, on the John Oakley Morning Show AM640

Evolutionary Christianity? from 2011-02-01T00:00

EICC Fellow and Associate Professor of English at Tyndale University College, Dr. Scott Masson, debates Gretta Vosper on the topic of "A Christianity without Christ," on the John Oakley Show AM 640.

The Great Debate: Does God Exist? from 2010-01-20T05:00

Joe Boot debates the question, Does God Exist? with atheist, Dr. S. Clare Rowson at the Cobourg Community Centre, January, 2010.