Thinking about Thinking | Commentary

Did you know many of our legal principles and freedoms stem from Biblical teachings? From equality to the rule of law, Western nations like the U.S. and Canada drew heavily from Scripture in shaping their governance. Leighton Grey explains how these Biblical foundations continue to influence our society today, even amidst modern debates over their relevance.

The rapid erosion of free speech in the UK, where the government increasingly criminalizes dissenting opinions, treating criticism as a crime. The state's aggressive censorship and surveillance tactics echo Orwellian warnings, illustrating how the birthplace of free speech is descending into authoritarianism.

Scott Schara shares his story of losing his 19-year-old daughter Grace in 2021 during the peak of Covid. Grace, who had Down syndrome, fell ill with Covid and was hospitalized. Scott alleges that doctors' treatment led to her death, contrary to their Covid diagnosis. He has filed a lawsuit claiming that the medication prescribed caused her death, not Covid, despite her being classified as a Covid fatality. This case is still before the courts. Scott challenges whether Grace's disability devalued her life and urges us all to question institutions, not be so quick to trust.

Dr. James Thorne (Jim), market strategist, teaches us about investing, gaining ground on your finances and how the economy will affect your future. Get an understanding of how the markets work and why you need to get ahead of high interest rates and inflation caused by the US election. He predicts there's good news for the interest rate and inflation in Canada and explains the pitfalls and the future state of the Canadian economy. 

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, controversy surrounds women's boxing as two competitors, Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting, previously disqualified for failing gender tests, both advanced to the gold-medal match. Despite concerns over their eligibility due to male biological characteristics, including XY chromosomes, they continued to compete, sparking debate about fairness and gender in sports.

Leighton Grey gives a simply lesson on the history of Canadian Constitutional law, from the English Civil War to the glorious revolution of 1688. Learn how these events shaped Parliament's power and influenced the creation of Canada's Constitution Act and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.