25 theologians to help broaden your faith
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United Church readers tell The Observer what kind of Christians they are
Read on to find out which of the four types of United Church believer best matches your set of beliefs
Religious differences can sever children from their parents, with pain
Breaking free from strict religious teachings of childhood can mean freedom, but also the loss of family relationships
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
Ottawa clamping down on human smugglers of refugees to Canada
But some say the practice shouldn't be vilified. It's not trafficking and may be the only way for people in danger of
Religious education in Quebec, mandatory, faces legal challenges
It's an experiment in religious literacy and jurisdictions across Canada are watching it to see whether it can be a model for
Technology makes human interactions more common but more shallow
Academics, authors try to understand what means for society now that so many people are tethered to their electronic devices for so
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
Universe discoveries find it more vast and complex than anyone knew
The findings are prompting some to question whether religion will become obsolete, or whether they will guide humanity to greater enlightenment
Palestinian doctor, author Izzeldin Abuelaish on why hatred must end
The professor of public health at the University of Toronto says change must start within oneself first, before it can spread to
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