
Gerald Chipeur, KC: Faith, Fairness & the Canadian Law
Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist ForumShow Notes
Gerald Chipeur, KC, is a lawyer based out of Calgary, Alberta. In this conversation he reflects on his continuing four-decade legal career, exploring the intersections of administrative law, religious freedom, and constitutional interpretation in Canada. Sharing how the Canadian government interacts with religious citizens through regulation, and human rights. Gerald gives personal and faith-based insights on justice, ethical responsibility, and the importance of resolving disputes outside the courtroom. This episode unpacks how Canadian law continues to navigate the delicate balance between faith and fairness in a multicultural society, showing that there can be positive outcomes for governments to be in dialogue with faith communities.
More from Adventist Voices by Spectrum: The Journal of the Adventist Forum
Episode 9 explores apocalyptic theology as an unveiling of what is happening beneath the surface of history and asks how Adventists can read Daniel, Revelation, and other apocalyptic writings in Scripture with moral seriousness beyond calculating end-time dates.
When does staying informed become watching someone else’s suffering for entertainment?
Beyond The Remnant Episode 8 we discuss the Sanctuary Doctrine, focusing on chapters 12 and 13 of Sigve Tonstad's book, Beyond The Remnant.
What parts of a faith stay with you after you leave?
Beyond The Remnant Episode 7 traces the dynamic development of Sabbath theology in Adventist history and meditates on the Sabbath as God’s commitment to the world before it comes with a commandment.