Society still has a problem with women saying ‘no’
We haven't learned to accept a woman's dissent without denigrating her
Cancer carries meaning for modern society far beyond its lethality
It has mutated into a powerful symbol of personal and collective sin, becoming a malignant metaphor
Homeless programs are all too successful, but society fails to care
Thousands seek shelter in churches and Out of the Cold programs, but long-term solutions are not on the table
Rich one-percenters make our society unstable, says Linda McQuaig
Extreme wealth held by the very few is a hallmark of societies that are vulnerable to financial collapse, says the Toronto-based author
Trust is tricky these days, but we need it to survive as a society
Relying on each other is the basis of all social order, yet today we have more reason than ever to distrust. Can
Elders play a vital role in our society, holding memory and wisdom
Suddenly, you notice that younger people in your community are looking to you for insight and guidance. Surprise, you're an elder!
The influencer priest
Rev. Gerlyn Henry has built a digital following of more than half a million people — larger than most denominations could dream
How Anne of Green Gables became a Japanese obsession
The Canadian missionary, the Japanese translator and the United Church connection that brought Anne Shirley to Japan
They don’t just want better prisons. They want no prisons
For Canadian Quakers, a radical commitment to social justice has led to challenging incarceration itself
What would a ‘degrowth church’ look like?
In Enough is Enough, Matt Bernico and Dean Dettloff argue churches should value solidarity over expansion
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