Ezra Institute Debates - Video

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

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

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 poor, and whether prostitution should be legal in Canada.

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 whether gender guidelines for schools, allowing students to choose a third gender option, are rational.

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 for raising children; whether the Mike Duffy comments are further evidence of moral decline; and whether parents should restrict the use of social media for their children. This live debate aired on AM640 in Toronto on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 9AM.

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 access to pornography sites. This live debate aired on AM640 in Toronto on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 9AM.

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 whether Male Centres and Male Studies Programs should be created on university campuses.

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 light of recent violent actions against Christians in the Middle East. This live debate aired on AM640 in Toronto on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 9:00 AM.

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 punishment for certain crimes, the Pope's recent statements on salvation, and multiculturalism. This live debate aired on AM640 in Toronto on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 9:00AM.

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, Gretta Vosper, on the Syrain civil war, the broader Middle East crisis, and whether Christianity offers the solution. The live debate aired on AM640 in Toronto on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 9:00AM.

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 as a tool for immigrant assimilation. This live debate aired August 27 2013, at 9:00 AM.

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 Germany, the TDSB's so called obesity letters, the military coup in Egypt and Christian persecution. This live debate aired Tuesday August 20 2013, at 9:00 AM.

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 icon Ron Jeremy. This live debate aired Tuesday July 23 2013, at 9:00 AM.

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

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 for Progressive Christianity on the implications of this decision. This live debate aired on Tuesday, July 2 2013.

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 live debate aired Tuesday, June 11 2013, at 9:00 AM.

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.

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 the Kermit Gosnell conviction and the nature and role of education. This live debate aired on Tuesday, May 14 2013.

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 society, in light of the news of Pope Benedict's resignation, the Crossroads funding debacle, and the appointment of Premier Kathleen Wynne. This live debate aired on Tuesday, February 12 2013.