Science can explain many miracles, but some remain mysterious by Richard Wright As scientific methods get to the bottom of events that earlier generations considered the hand of God, some question whether there's still
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
Sex work may be decriminalized in Canada after Ontario court decision by Pieta Woolley The decision has drawn both support and condemnation. Some say it could help workers in the sex trade be safer. Others say
Death of white supremacist son leaves parents with complex grief by Trisha Elliott Stephen Long was 22 when he was brutally killed. The extent of his hatred and bigotry came to light after his death
The shaky ethics of selling DNA by Lisa Van de Ven With 20 percent of genes currently under patent, critics are turning to the courts to put the brakes on the biotech industry
Building more jails — while stats on violent crime are in steep decline by Patricia Clarke The federal government is getting "tough on crime" but some wonder if it's the right way to go
Trust is tricky these days, but we need it to survive as a society by Larry Krotz Relying on each other is the basis of all social order, yet today we have more reason than ever to distrust. Can
Elders play a vital role in our society, holding memory and wisdom by Donna Sinclair Suddenly, you notice that younger people in your community are looking to you for insight and guidance. Surprise, you're an elder!
Churches change as newcomers attend them in Canada: a jolt of life? by Samantha Rideout New citizens are joining Christian churches in healthy numbers, bringing some new ideas and some that United Church members have rejected
Green thinking took over this Kentucky town after a tornado hit by Kevin Spurgaitis Almost the whole town was flattened. But now Greensburg has become the greenest city in America, and citizens couldn't be prouder