United Church minister and evangelical preacher find common ground
Their Vancouver churches are close, their theologies are not, but these two clergy are learning from each other and becoming friends
Abortion, other choices at life’s start, in spotlight and on survey
The Observer asked readers their views on beginning-of-life issues and found a sharp divergence with general public
God + Nature = Ecotheology, a powerful, convincing Canadian trend
Scholars, citizens scouring the Bible for advice on whether God is green
Shane Claiborne, evangelical author, preaches peace, simplicity
The celebrity co-founder of the non-profit The Simple Way in Philadelphia says people are tired of militarism
Religion reporter Douglas Todd on how churches can be intellectual hubs
"You have to be able to justify on a rational basis why your theology makes sense ... and be able to spell
This polyamorous trio is redefining what it means to be a family
Egalitarian, secular and non-institutional, the family’s relationship is founded on the personal freedom of each of the three partners
United Church is closing summer camps as attendance drops, repairs loom
Money from sales is being used to refurbish some camps and encourage new generations to find the joy and hope of summer
Bees die in huge numbers under mysterious circumstances, panic ensues
The honeybee population is plummeting; the food supply is at risk; scientists are racing to figure it out before we all get
First United Church in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside rethinking its mission
Resignations, looming funding cuts and bad press have forced a historic United Church mission to reimagine its role in Canada’s poorest neighbourhood
Technology is giving pregnant women more choice — but no moral map
Is reproductive technology advancing faster than our ability to grasp the ethics of it?
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