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Haiti religion, Vodou, maligned for centuries, is rising anew

Christian colonizers called it "voodoo" and said it was a deviant sect filled with pin-stuck dolls, zombies and curses

The early years were a compromise between evangelical thought and liberalism, and liberal theology won out with its evolving interpretation of the

by Alanna Mitchell

It has mutated into a powerful symbol of personal and collective sin, becoming a malignant metaphor

by Julie McGonegal

In his latest book, the celebrated Native author turns to non-fiction. Some of it is storytelling. The rest is history.

Respondents were asked what will the denomination look and feel like in 2025, in the face of vast cultural, financial shifts

by Ambury Stuart

He says the main way God communicates with us today is not through ancient texts but scientific evidence, cross-cultural evidence and historic

by Mike Milne

Rural pastoral charges in eastern Ontario are experimenting with a new way to keep small churches open and so far, results are

by Broadview Staff

Twenty-five years ago, the United Church said yes to openly gay and lesbian ministers. Three people who were caught in the storm

by Tim Johnson

About 800,000 perished in 100 horrifying days in 1994, but a system of traditional restorative justice has helped bring the nation back

by Mardi Tindal

She grew up in the United Church and found it again when her children were young, becoming solidly involved with her congregation