Edward Greenspan picks apart the government’s case for more prisons and longer sentences
One of Canada’s top defence lawyers says it's weak on evidence.
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
Canada is to set up Office of Religious Freedom but its purpose is murky
A similar U.S. agency has deep roots in the evangelical and neo-conservative movements, leading to fears that Canada's version will have a
Climate change is eroding the beach, worrying villagers on Ghana’s coast
Oil drilling has begun off the coast with no monitoring and little oversight and locals wonder about long-term effects
Environment activist Maude Barlow on what keeps her in the good fight
She gets her political wits from her parents and her spiritual sustenance from the people she works with and loves
Indigenous churches in northern Manitoba a world apart from south
They face logistical challenges but communities are eager for baptisms, counselling and fellowship from homegrown United Church ministers
Afghanistan schools, training programs get support from Canadians
What Afghanis need is security and education to flourish on their own terms, rather than patronizing attitudes
Building more jails — while stats on violent crime are in steep decline
The federal government is getting "tough on crime" but some wonder if it's the right way to go
Orchestra brings joy to sanctuary of Parkdale United in Ottawa
Begun almost by accident in 1945, the orchestra is the only one affiliated with a United Church congregation, playing in services twice
Afghanistan tour of duty touches heart of United Church padre
Rev. Jim Short took a leave from his work with Ladner United in British Columbia so he could serve as a chaplain
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