Environment
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
Interview
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Death
Cancer death of gay partner flows into poignant memoir, with tears
David Hallman's partner of 33 years lived for just 16 days after his cancer diagnosis, and the story of their life together poured out in the weeks that followed
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UCC in Focus
Trans minister, first in the United Church, talks about her journey
Cindy Bourgeois says opportunities for trans people are growing, and so is tolerance, compared to 30 to 40 years ago.
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World
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 others
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Ethical Living
Charity is complicated, says Lawrence Scanlan, volunteer for a year
The author chose a dozen charities and spent a month with each one as a volunteer, then wrote a book about the experience
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Ministers
Afghanistan tour of duty touches heart of United Church padre
Rev. Jim Short took a leave from his work with Ladner United in British Columbia so he could serve as a chaplain in the military
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Faith
Religion and politics must tread together wisely, Preston Manning says
The founder of the Reform and Canadian Alliance parties is now running a centre for democracy where he provides practical training for people who want a career in politics
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World
Chinese scholar of Christianity talks about the growth of the faith
Rev. Yanling Meng is doing a doctorate degree in religious studies at the University of Toronto, sponsored by the United Church
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Society
Comedy and religion go together for Don Harron and his alter-ego
He says he's not an atheist and is still searching to understand how religion fits into his life. But his character Charlie Farquharson has written a book about the Old Testament
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Religion
Scholar of New Testament, Amy-Jill Levine, talks about anti-Semitism
Feminist, Jewish academic teaches at a Protestant divinity school in the "buckle of the Bible belt." In this interview, she explores the state of Jewish-Christians relations
