Church needs to be a welcoming place for those with disabilities by Chelsea Temple Jones To be genuinely open, congregations need to treat people with intellectual disabilities as more than guests
Apocalypse predictions have failed to come true, but another looms by Kevin Spurgaitis Doomsday imaginings have deep roots in religion, prophesied in both sacred texts and folklore. Another is predicted for the end of next
Condo units replace sanctuaries, pews and altars as churches sell up by Larry Krotz Former church buildings are drawing interest from developers who find that buyers are drawn to the aesthetic and design of places of
9/11 attacks a decade ago force us to assess visions of peace today by Kevin Spurgaitis Does traditional pacifism still have a role in the 21st century, or is taking up arms the only way to settle conflicts
Churches once dominated this small stretch of Toronto. Not today by Larry Krotz The transformation of churches on these two blocks in in the Junction mirrors vast changes that have taken place across Canadian society
Death rituals are changing, but the need for mourning remains by Kenneth Bagnell Many people now prefer to celebrate a life rather than grieve the loss of a loved one. But what about honouring the
Women in their elder years enjoy being powerful advocates, activists by Pieta Woolley They're old, they're bold, they have compassion galore. A whole generation of retired women is taking on social causes and winning
Religious education in Quebec, mandatory, faces legal challenges by Samantha Rideout 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 by Kevin Spurgaitis Academics, authors try to understand what means for society now that so many people are tethered to their electronic devices for so
Archaeology finds decode ancient secrets of early faith practices by Trisha Elliott Dazzling discoveries in Israel, Turkey and Egypt offer insight into how ancient believers thought and behaved, clues to the origins of modern