Zoo controversy raises pros, cons of putting animals in captivity
Do humans have sovereignty over other creatures? Does teaching others about animals increase respect for them?
Homeless programs are all too successful, but society fails to care
Thousands seek shelter in churches and Out of the Cold programs, but long-term solutions are not on the table
Canada’s comedy couple talks faith, family and laughter
Debra McGrath and Colin Mochrie also share how Glebe Road United has made an impact on their family.
Refugees are flooding into South Sudan looking for safety and food
The world's newest country is hosting tens of thousands fleeing bombardment and war further north, as hope lives on
Religious leaders sit down with The Observer to talk ethics and death
Against the backdrop of an aging population, advances in medical technology and looming legal battles, eight Winnipeg faith leaders discuss the spiritual
United Church General Council opts to boycott goods from Israeli settlements
The move was controversial among commissioners and some members of Canada's Jewish community
These United Church clergy went on to other jobs but never really left
Meet eight ordained ministers who left the pulpit for other careers, but kept taking care of a flock in their own way
Death decisions on survey of Observer readers, who strongly favour choice
Churchgoers are far more likely than the general public to support euthanasia and supported suicide
Abortion, other choices at life’s start, in spotlight and on survey
The Observer asked readers their views on beginning-of-life issues and found a sharp divergence with general public
Shane Claiborne, evangelical author, preaches peace, simplicity
The celebrity co-founder of the non-profit The Simple Way in Philadelphia says people are tired of militarism
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