Celebrations
Divorce doesn’t have to be ugly. How about a sweet ritual instead?
Some couples are holding ceremonies to mark the end of a marriage, complete with flowers and music
Society
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Ethical Living
Gary Paterson says: Let’s host a discussion about assisted suicide
The church is a place to talk end-of-life ethics, where the personal, the political and the spiritual collide
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Spirituality
Unravelling the mysteries of prayer
New research suggests that praying really can transform you — starting with your brain
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Justice
Canada has a hidden literacy crisis
A recent study revealed that almost half of Canadian adults don’t read very well. So why has the federal government cut its support for literacy organizations?
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World
Bhutan says it is the most blissful place on Earth. Is it true?
The kingdom shuns measuring Gross National Product in favour of Gross National Happiness, yet not all is copacetic
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Wellness
Food banks are reinventing themselves as new food security hubs
They're offering more than just food hampers. Now there are community gardens, farmers' markets and cooking classes
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Science
Anti-vaxx parents push trend toward lower vaccination rates in Canada
Despite doctors’ urgings, growing numbers of Canadian parents refuse to vaccinate their children. Who should be calling the shots?
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Science
New discoveries lead to questions about what makes us uniquely human
Science is blurring the lines between humans and other species. Maybe we're not the pinnacle of Creation after all
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Aging
Researchers say yes, older people really are wiser… sometimes
Wisdom is not rare, but nor is it automatic. Researchers say they have also met foolish elders and wise twenty-somethings
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Spirituality
The perils of redevelopment
So you have a new mission and big plans for your church building. Brace yourself. The road ahead could be rocky
