Apocalypse predictions have failed to come true, but another looms
Doomsday imaginings have deep roots in religion, prophesied in both sacred texts and folklore. Another is predicted for the end of next
Money and cost of living have become a headache for millennials
Pursuing the middle-class dream can entail racking up huge debts, but some in Gen X and Gen Y are choosing to live
9/11 attacks a decade ago force us to assess visions of peace today
Does traditional pacifism still have a role in the 21st century, or is taking up arms the only way to settle conflicts
Churches once dominated this small stretch of Toronto. Not today
The transformation of churches on these two blocks in in the Junction mirrors vast changes that have taken place across Canadian society
Detroit is blooming with urban agriculture and so are its citizens
Once known as Motor City, Detroit's economy collapsed and it became one of the most derided communities in the United States. Now,
Christian author Marcus Borg wants us to reclaim biblical language
The American theologian says religions are like languages; we have to employ the basic vocabulary, the central stories and words. If that
My long, thoughtful, researched and difficult relationship with faith
I, and others like me in the United Church, could have used some help from the institutional leaders to sort through some
Religious differences can sever children from their parents, with pain
Breaking free from strict religious teachings of childhood can mean freedom, but also the loss of family relationships
Death rituals are changing, but the need for mourning remains
Many people now prefer to celebrate a life rather than grieve the loss of a loved one. But what about honouring the
Women in their elder years enjoy being powerful advocates, activists
They're old, they're bold, they have compassion galore. A whole generation of retired women is taking on social causes and winning
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September/October 2025 In this issue: A new look at the sun, a 4.6-billion-year-old star; How Qualicum First Nation awakened its language; Is prison labour rehabilitation or exploitation? |
