United Church was truly born in the tumult of the 1960s, not in 1925
The early years were a compromise between evangelical thought and liberalism, and liberal theology won out with its evolving interpretation of the
Casino clashes are about money, not morality, ethics of gambling
Governments that once outlawed betting now find that the price is right as gaming industry spreads, money flows to essential programs
Prison fails to prepare convicts for life once they’re out of jail
Many in federal prisons have mental health issues, most are drug users, two-thirds have no high school education
Prison chaplain job is as old as the faith, but federal cutbacks hurt
Ottawa made the controversial move of cutting prison chaplaincy contracts for inmates who are not Christian, leaving them without spiritual aid
Atheist Chris Stedman, former evangelical, on being interfaith
He thinks it's important that Christians and atheists understand each other and work toward common goals
Death. It’s inevitable. So let’s talk about it.
It’s natural to be anxious about dying. But facing up to our mortality can help us live better today.
Owning land is a Canadian right—unless you live on a reserve
One First Nation in British Columbia is rewriting the rules to land ownership. Will property rights for Aboriginals bring prosperity or assimilation?
Cyberbullies are on the attack, often with women in their sights
Just like they have done to make workplaces and homes safe, women are fighting to make cyberspace free from criminal aggression
Canadian aid groups are finding themselves frozen out by Ottawa
Critics wonder whether the federal government's sensitivity about criticism of its policies is affecting funding decisions
Charles Taylor says he criticizes the Pope more than non-Catholics
The internationally acclaimed Canadian philosopher talks about building bridges between different cultures and faiths
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