Author Kathleen Norris on the rich mystical tradition of Christianity by Alicia von Stamwitz Many people don't know of the desert fathers and mothers, but they're much more accessible than contemporary theologians, she says
Technology is giving pregnant women more choice — but no moral map by Pieta Woolley Is reproductive technology advancing faster than our ability to grasp the ethics of it?
United Church asks worshippers who they are and what they believe by Mike Milne A new denominational survey paints a picture of an aging but deeply committed membership
Roma refugees, persecuted in Europe, look for safety in Canada by Cory Ruf Members of the Hamilton Gypsy Church are struggling to put down new roots
Climate numbers are dreadful, but if you dig deep, there’s hope too by Alanna Mitchell A few points of light in the carbon darkness: renewables, financial scrutiny, lawsuits, public action
Margaret Atwood: How did Christianity come unglued from nature? by Margaret Atwood Imagine if humans could regain the knowledge that everything -- everything -- comes from the earth
Apocalypse predictions have failed to come true, but another looms by Kevin Spurgaitis Doomsday imaginings have deep roots in religion, prophesied in both sacred texts and folklore. Another is predicted for the end of next
Rich one-percenters make our society unstable, says Linda McQuaig by Mike Milne Extreme wealth held by the very few is a hallmark of societies that are vulnerable to financial collapse, says the Toronto-based author
Water exports from Canada to the U. S. are feared but unlikely by Cory Ruf We hear a lot about possible bulk exports of water, but those running the water authorities in the drought-stricken Southwest aren't counting
9/11 attacks a decade ago force us to assess visions of peace today by Kevin Spurgaitis Does traditional pacifism still have a role in the 21st century, or is taking up arms the only way to settle conflicts