Christianity is not yet dead, but a new kind is being born by Kenneth Bagnell The world is becoming more secular, but it's not yet time to write off religion
Abortion activism is back, and it’s more heated than ever by Kevin Spurgaitis After 20 years of relative peace, activists on both sides of the abortion debate are mobilizing for a new battle that threatens
Near-death experiences are under new, rigorous scientific scrutiny by Alanna Mitchell Similarities in the descriptions of the experiences are remarkable, and have been tracked across cultures and across the ages
What do we mean by God? by Broadview Staff Six contemporary thinkers reveal a surprising range of non-traditional views in the United Church today
Elders play a vital role in our society, holding memory and wisdom by Donna Sinclair Suddenly, you notice that younger people in your community are looking to you for insight and guidance. Surprise, you're an elder!
Churches change as newcomers attend them in Canada: a jolt of life? by Samantha Rideout New citizens are joining Christian churches in healthy numbers, bringing some new ideas and some that United Church members have rejected
Islam courses at Emmanuel College draw praise — and condemnation by Drew Halfnight A new Muslim studies program at the United Church's largest seminary pushes the envelope of theological education
Environment pledges by big business will save the planet, right? by Kevin Spurgaitis Some critics aren't so sure. They accuse corporations of trying to buy green credentials without doing much to curtail their impact on
Chinese scholar of Christianity talks about the growth of the faith by Kevin Spurgaitis Rev. Yanling Meng is doing a doctorate degree in religious studies at the University of Toronto, sponsored by the United Church
Researchers scour church archives for records of students who died at residential schools by Mike Milne Around 100,000 Aboriginal students attended about 130 residential schools over more than a century. It is now up to the TRC to