Babies are born with compassion and sense of justice, studies say by Drew Halfnight Research on the morality of infants is taking off, much of it driven by Canadian scientists
Congolese bishop wants to tell Canadians how his country heals after war by Chantal Braganza The Congo has a great challenge to meet the medical, psychological and practical needs of people terrorized by war
The Christmas crèche has an enduring appeal, a powerful symbol of hope by Anne Bokma The crèche evokes Eden before the fall, a moment of paradise regained where all God’s creatures dwell in harmony
Christmas performances of Handel’s Messiah are both worship and fun by Paul Knowles 'Tis the season to sing Christmas's most famous liturgical masterpiece and it's a profound spiritual experience for all
Islam theologian Amir Hussain unpacks the roots of fundamentalism by Amir Hussain Groups like ISIS pose a genuine threat to the West but the bigger war is being waged within Islam itself
Kathryn Anderson on being a crusader for human rights in Guatemala by Mike Milne She is at the forefront of efforts to persuade the United Church pension fund to divest its holdings in Goldcorp Inc., which
Bhutan says it is the most blissful place on Earth. Is it true? by Tim Johnson The kingdom shuns measuring Gross National Product in favour of Gross National Happiness, yet not all is copacetic
Corporations control most of the global seed market; concern ensues by Alanna Mitchell Public seed breeding, financed by governments, has collapsed in Canada after generations of innovation
Food banks are reinventing themselves as new food security hubs by Chantal Braganza They're offering more than just food hampers. Now there are community gardens, farmers' markets and cooking classes
Grandparents are taking their grandkids to church, a growing trend by Mike Milne Many parents want their children to learn Bible stories and strong values, but can't spend Sunday mornings in the pew