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?
Theology
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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.
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Spirituality
John Swinton on why churches have disability ‘inclusion’ all wrong
'To include people in society is just to have them there.'
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Spirituality
25 theologians to help broaden your faith
We asked 30 United Church ministers from across Canada to tell us which authors and books they would recommend to people in the pews — besides the Bible, of course. Here are their top picks.
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Spirituality
Author and scholar talks about the real Jesus
John Dominic Crossan, Jesus Seminar co-chair and author talks about Jesus and the Roman Empire
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Spirituality
Tom Harpur on his path of faith from childhood to age 82
The former Anglican priest and author of 'Born Again' moved away from the church and into journalism, which he says eventually "gave me the freedom to say what I wanted."
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Spirituality
What do we mean by God?
Six contemporary thinkers reveal a surprising range of non-traditional views in the United Church today
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UCC in Focus
Islam courses at Emmanuel College draw praise — and condemnation
A new Muslim studies program at the United Church's largest seminary pushes the envelope of theological education
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Spirituality
John Shelby Spong on death, the afterlife and where to find God
The American Episcopalian bishop is known for his radical interpretation of Christianity.
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Spirituality
7 myths about John Calvin
The 500th anniversary of the theologian's birth is a good time to set the record straight
