Near-death experiences are under new, rigorous scientific scrutiny by Alanna Mitchell Similarities in the descriptions of the experiences are remarkable, and have been tracked across cultures and across the ages
Environment pledges by big business will save the planet, right? by Kevin Spurgaitis Some critics aren't so sure. They accuse corporations of trying to buy green credentials without doing much to curtail their impact on
Chinese scholar of Christianity talks about the growth of the faith by Kevin Spurgaitis Rev. Yanling Meng is doing a doctorate degree in religious studies at the University of Toronto, sponsored by the United Church
Casino profits drive benefits for First Nations — and dilemmas by Richard Wright They bring much-needed jobs and revenue to First Nations communities but can also exacerbate social problems. Do the wins outweigh the losses?
Lois Wilson was once known as “the church lady” in the Senate by Ken Gallinger Former United Church moderator and Canadian senator talks about the state of the union on the occasion of the United Church’s 85th
Scholar of New Testament, Amy-Jill Levine, talks about anti-Semitism by David Wilson Feminist, Jewish academic teaches at a Protestant divinity school in the "buckle of the Bible belt." In this interview, she explores the
United Church minister to MPP: Cheri DiNovo explains the journey by Ken Gallinger Seeing a family living in a parking lot convinced her that she had to use her voice in the provincial legislature
United Church buildings can face heritage designations, and headaches by Mike Milne The honour pays tribute to the churches' role in history, but can constrain their efforts to move into the future
War wounds from Afghanistan fighting can linger long after combat by Larry Krotz Soliders stand a better chance than ever of surviving grievous injuries but the minute they leave the hospital, they face a whole
Green purchases alone won’t get us out of the climate crisis by Lisa Van de Ven Think you're doing your bit for the environment? Here's the deal: you're just getting started