Nowruz in a time of war
As airstrikes hit Iran, families mark the new year, while people inside the country and beyond reveal changing perspectives
The U.S. bishop who urged Christians to “prepare for martyrdom” explains why
Robert Hirschfeld shares how churches can embody courage in the wake of ICE violence
How queer Christians are holding on to faith amid rising political violence
As violence escalates, queer people of faith explore strategies for safety and solidarity
How Ontario laws are ‘punishing the homeless’ amid growing crises
Advocates say legislation passed under Premier Doug Ford’s government has marginalized the unhoused and made nonprofits’ work harder
How Albertans of faith are countering separatist, anti-immigrant sentiment
The ‘obnoxious right-wing minority’ has captured the news but not the province’s heart, writes John Pentland
Iraq’s child brides
Girls as young as nine are being forced into marriage in Iraq. Women’s rights activists are risking everything to fight back.
A housing vision behind closed doors
The United Church relies on private company Kindred Works to deliver affordable housing — but details remain scarce
After Tumbler Ridge shooting, a minister asks: How do we respond?
Rev. Bob Fillier, who hosted a vigil for the community, reflects on grief, tension and how to be the church in this
Meet the Buddhist nuns fighting stereotypes with kung fu
At Nepal’s Druk Amitabha Nunnery, women are pushing against centuries-old limits on female monastics
Christianity isn’t just in decline — it’s become obsolete, says sociologist
The problem isn’t simply about belief. ‘[Traditional religion] doesn’t fit ordinary life,’ says Christian Smith.
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