Richard Wright
Richard Wright is a journalist in Toronto.
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Faith | Society
Science can explain many miracles, but some remain mysterious
As scientific methods get to the bottom of events that earlier generations considered the hand of God, some question whether there's still a place for the miraculous
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Spirituality | Culture
A United Church minister listens to the children of the baby boomers
Rev. Tom Sherwood says it's beautiful to hear about this generation's spirituality
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Ethical Living | Indigenous
Casino profits drive benefits for First Nations — and dilemmas
They bring much-needed jobs and revenue to First Nations communities but can also exacerbate social problems. Do the wins outweigh the losses?
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UCC in Focus | Society
United Church tries to figure out how to draw in the fence-sitters
Can the folks who show up for church only at Christmas and Easter be persuaded to become regulars? A new study says no amount of enticement will do the job
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Justice | Indigenous
Former residential school teacher reunites with one of her students
They hadn’t seen each other since he was a student at a residential school in Manitoba and she was a teacher. A chance reunion started a remarkable journey of healing.
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Justice | Indigenous
United Church supports translation of Bible into Indigenous languages
In a bygone era, the Bible was a tool for subverting Indigenous cultures, but recent translations aim to preserve endangered Indigenous tongues
