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  US & Canada Society & Culture

  Canadians disagree on whether doctors should raise possibility of assisted dying with patients

  By Chris Eyte

  Canadians have mixed views on whether doctors should proactively raise the possibility of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) with patients, according to a new survey by Christian public policy thinktank Cardus and the Angus Reid Institute.  The survey happened online between Nov. 29 and Dec. 5 (2024) utilizing a representative random sample of 4,004 Canadian adults, all of whom are members of the Angus Reid Forum. 

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  39th US President, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Sunday school teacher: Jimmy Carter dies at 100

  By CDI Staff

  Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and a devout Baptist known for his charitable work and long-standing role as a Sunday school teacher, has passed away at the age of 100. He died peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday afternoon.

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  US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau indicates approval for December to be marked as “Christian Heritage Month” in Canada

  By Chris Eyte

  Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has seemingly given his support to the month of December being officially noted as “Christian Heritage Month,” pending approval by members of parliament. On Wednesday (Dec. 11) Liberal MP Jean Yip (Scarborough-Agincourt) hosted the prime minister at a “Christmas on the Hill” celebration at Parliament Hill in Ottawa.  

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  Keith Getty urges worship artists to prioritize depth over trends, talks power of Christmas hymns

  By The Christian Post

  In an age when worship music trends come and go, modern hymnwriter Keith Getty is making a different appeal to artists and congregations alike: prioritize depth and scriptural soundness over popularity.

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  US & Canada Society & Culture Family & Children Education

  Parents fight against Minnesota state law preventing high school students from accessing financial help for faith-based universities

  By Chris Eyte

  A law by Minnesota governor and former Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz banning some faith-based universities from offering free college credits to high school students in the midwest U.S. state of Minnesota’s pre-college credit program has been challenged in a federal court on Monday (Dec. 9) by a group of Christian parents and schools. 

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  US & Canada Society & Culture Family & Children Church & Missions

  Nearly half of Americans don’t attend church at Christmas, report says; but many would join if invited

  By Chris Eyte

  Christmas is the season… to be doing something else rather than attend church for nearly half of Americans, according to a Lifeway Research study. Released statistics show that 47 percent usually attend church during the Christmas celebrations but 48 percent do not, with five percent unsure.