Langley Advance
After already appointing a climate change denier and a creationist who believes the earth is 5,000 years old to important scientific positions within his administration, Stephen Harper has officially crossed the line.
Mr. Harper has appointed evangelical pastor Chris Summerville to head a committee to study the "link" between marijuana and schizophrenia. Mr. Summerville is the interim CEO of the Schizophrenia Society of Canada. He is not a medical doctor. He has no background in science. He has mental health issues himself.
He is a creationist and a biblical literalist who once said, "Satan will use any opportunity to attack, including mental illness." A member of his evangelical group said that this is "a wonderful opportunity" for Christians to influence public policy. Read more »
