Is Conservative Christian Political Activism in Canada an American Import?

Some people believe that conservative Christian political activism in Canada is a result of American influence. In this view, the American Christian Right is essentially exerting itself into Canada. However, to try to undermine the legitimacy of conservative Christian activism in Canada by pointing to American influence ignores the even greater American influence on socially left-wing movements in Canada. The political movements that constitute the social Left in Canada (abortion rights, feminism, homosexual activism, etc.) largely had their origins in the United States and are inspired by American leaders and ideas.

In this brief video, Rev. David MacKenzie of the Evangelical Office of the Public Square asks Michael Wagner about this issue.

For information about the origin and development of conservative Christian activism in Canada, see the book Standing on Guard for Thee: The Past, Present and Future of Canada's Christian Right (https://merchantship.ca/products/standing-on-guard-for-thee?_pos=1&_sid=d888bb7bc&_ss=r).