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Extreme wealth held by the very few is a hallmark of societies that are vulnerable to financial collapse, says the Toronto-based author
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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,
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Author and scholar talks about the real Jesus
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My long, thoughtful, researched and difficult relationship with faith
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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
Tom Harpur on his path of faith from childhood to age 82
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