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UCC in Focus | Opinion
I’m on the fence about calling myself ‘Rev.’, and I’m not alone
More and more ministers are questioning the honorific.
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Celebrations | Religion
Easter contains difficult themes for children; these tips help explain
Children often have more knowledge of betrayal, bad choices, suffering, pain and death than we give them credit for
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Faith | Religion
Archaeology finds decode ancient secrets of early faith practices
Dazzling discoveries in Israel, Turkey and Egypt offer insight into how ancient believers thought and behaved, clues to the origins of modern faith
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Justice | Society
Death of white supremacist son leaves parents with complex grief
Stephen Long was 22 when he was brutally killed. The extent of his hatred and bigotry came to light after his death
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Justice | Women
Homeless shelters are seeing more women in need of their help
Women are the fastest-growing segment of Canada's homeless population, but many shelters aren't designed to take care of them
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Spirituality | Religion
Spirituality is on the rise and religion is on the wane. Is this a paradox?
The auditorium in the Ottawa public library is full. Stragglers resort to sitting in the aisles and leaning against the walls. Nearly everyone who has gathered appears to be between age 20 and 40. The majority are women. Among the crowd is Evolving Consciousness, a local spirituality group that is…
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World | Religion, Society
Suicide bombings are on the rise and are often cloaked in religion
Terrorist organizations recruiting people to commit suicide bombings are using religious language to draw a smokescreen over their political agendas
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Ethical Living | Environment
Food choices are complicated when you’re trying to be ethical
Rev. Trisha Elliott finds that embracing the ideals of the eco-food movement is one thing, but making it a dinnertime reality is another
