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Week 15: Charitable Status and Religion
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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview.
Part I: The Potential Removal of Charitable Status (0:05-4:29)
As Canada approaches its pivotal April 28 election, a growing grassroots concern emerges over a federal proposal to revoke charitable status for religious organizations—signaling a deeper cultural shift that challenges the Church's role in public life.
Part II: Sphere Sovereignty (4:33-8:39)
Kuyper’s sphere sovereignty teaches that Christ rules every area of life, granting distinct God-given authority to each sphere and opposing all-encompassing state control.
Part III: Let's Talk About What’s Really Going On (8:42-13:10)
The proposed removal of charitable status from religious organizations exposes an aggressive secularism that threatens both Christian liberty and national identity, challenging believers to give faithfully without relying on state incentives.
Did You Know? (13:17-14:20)
Sir John A. Macdonald’s vision for Canada centered on unity and sovereignty, realized through his National Policy and the Canadian Pacific Railway, which he saw as essential to securing economic independence and resisting American influence.
Recommended Reading (14:25-15:22)
This week’s recommended reading is Canada: Standing on Guard for Thee by Dr. Michael Wagner, a compelling and well-researched work that reveals the deep historical roots of Christian political engagement in Canada and challenges the myth that it’s merely an American import.
Event Reminder (15:24-5:58)
Join us November 14–15, 2025, in Welland, Ontario, for All Hail the King: Christ and Government with Douglas Wilson, Scott Masson, and Michael Wagner. Register now at cantaroinstitute.org/niagara2025 for early bird rates!
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Chapters
1. Week 15: Charitable Status and Religion (00:00:00)
2. Part I: The Potential Removal of Charitable Status (00:00:05)
3. Part II: Sphere Sovereignty (00:04:33)
4. Part III: Let's Talk About What’s Really Going On (00:08:42)
5. Did You Know? (00:13:17)
6. Recommended Reading (00:14:25)
7. Event Reminder (00:15:24)
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