Christians should stop using God to sanctify adoption
This adoptive mom writes that she's frustrated by the common evangelical Christian message that adoption is always the best outcome for a
3 transgender Canadians share the journeys that shaped their faith
“I really do think it’s part of the nature of transition, when we’re doing some serious examination of what is right in
Anti-Semitism is why I’ll always be a proud Jewish atheist
On the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht, this Canadian Jew reflects on the ongoing hate that has helped define his identity.
Interfaith conference illuminating, but those who needed it most weren’t there
Observer editor Will Pearson learned a lot at the Parliament of the World's Religions gathering in Toronto, but wondered about its long-term
The spirituality of my last period
"Having my period made me feel connected to the mysterious ebb and flow of life."
Why I got baptized at the age of 42
"I told myself that I didn’t need to go to church to believe in God. I found peace and the Holy Spirit
Trinity Western ruling does not discriminate against evangelicals
A writer argues that the recent Supreme Court decision actually reaffirms and protects the rights of the LGBTQ community.
Why P.E.I. didn’t provide abortions for 35 years
A group of pro-choice activists fought heavy opposition — and finally won last year
It’s time for equality for women in the United Church
'It’s a wonder that we continue to see male ministers as normative and attach shame to female ministers’ biology and sexuality.'
Burmese dissident on his country’s persecution of Rohingya
On a recent Canadian tour, Maung Zarni talked about the need for truth.
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