Spirituality
Walter Brueggemann on how most people misread the Bible
The American theologian and United Church of Christ minister talks about political engagement, prophetic morality, biblical justice and his vision for a neighbourly economy.
Theology
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UCC in Focus
How atheist minister Gretta Vosper tested the limits of United Church tolerance
Atheist minister Gretta Vosper is audacious, passionate and polarizing. She tested the limits of United Church tolerance and found little institutional appetite for her brand of unbelieving.
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UCC in Focus
What makes evangelicals so appealing?
Their beliefs are clear, their style is hip — and they seem to be exactly what new Canadians are looking for.
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Spirituality
How can spiritualities of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people co-exist?
A certain corner of my garden makes me think of Kimberley Robinson, who is one of the pillars holding up the congregation I attend. She gave me the sweetgrass flourishing here, filling the air with its scent. Robinson is Algonquin — her grandmother was from the Golden Lake First Nation…
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World
Islam theologian Amir Hussain unpacks the roots of fundamentalism
Groups like ISIS pose a genuine threat to the West but the bigger war is being waged within Islam itself
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Spirituality
Progressive Kansas City church calls itself the future of faith
Integral Christianity recasts the Trinity into Infinite, Intimate and Inner, relies on mysticism and song
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Spirituality
The many faces of Jesus
Good shepherd. Revolutionary. Cherished friend. Messiah. The images we create of Christ tell as much about ourselves as they do about the man who lived 2,000 years ago.
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UCC in Focus
United Church minister (former) Ken Gallinger tears off his collar
A minister for more than four decades and twice a nominee for moderator, the writer explains why he quit the church but kept the faith
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UCC in Focus
United Church ministers debate faith, atheism — and the future
Is the denomination big enough and flexible enough to employ all sorts of ministers, including those who don't accept that God exists?
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Spirituality
Jean Vanier talks faith, disability and God’s tenderness for humanity
The Canadian philosopher founded the L’Arche community for people with intellectual disabilities.
