The United Church, at 90, is at yet another historic crossroads
The "made in Canada" church has never shied away from putting its identity on the line as the world shifts
How to deal with clergy who no longer believe in God
Reaction against a minister who came out as an atheist was swift and blunt. But questions persist about how to deal with
Researchers are on hot on the trail of the fabled fountain of youth
But the ethical implications loom large -- how to cope with changing demographics, demand for resources?
Founder of Toronto’s Romero House talks about faith in the public square
Mary Jo Leddy is also a writer and theologian.
5 hard truths of where United Church congregations fall short
Care to talk about tithing? How about evangelism? The author confronts the church’s taboos.
Karen Armstrong, Biblical scholar, says roots of violence run deep
Religion is implicated in terrorism, but rootlessness and aimlessness are dangerous, too
The unlikely ascent of Kathleen Wynne
Ontario’s first female premier has surmounted barriers all her life. But she’s never strayed far from her United Church roots.
Unravelling the mysteries of prayer
New research suggests that praying really can transform you — starting with your brain
Parents challenge Catholic schools in Ontario on religious studies
More than 100 families have sought exemptions in the past few years in Ontario Catholic schools
The Christmas crèche has an enduring appeal, a powerful symbol of hope
The crèche evokes Eden before the fall, a moment of paradise regained where all God’s creatures dwell in harmony
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