Stephen McAlpine is a public theologian and author who explores the current cultural moment in the West through the lens of orthodox Christian theology and ethical practices, with an emphasis on equipping the church to navigate rapid and unsettling change.
Canada's rapidly expanding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program is raising ethical alarms as, in some cases, assisted deaths occur within 24 hours of a request. The program's fast-tracked, clinical approach in Ontario has prompted scrutiny, particularly regarding weakened safeguards for vulnerable patients and the acceleration of state-sanctioned suicide.
Date posted: 2026-04-19