Everyone agrees we are going through a uniquely divisive time, so it is good to see several opportunities to buck the trend – one international (with a local expression), one very local and one national (seeking local participation). Week of…
By all accounts, the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference is a massive and overwhelming welter of events. Tens of thousands of people from all corners of the world are gathered (October 31 – November 12) at the massive Scottish Event…
‘Reducing emission to 50% by 2030’ ‘Net-zero by 2050’ ‘Leaders’ Summit on Climate’ In the last several months, the Canadian federal government has announced major legislative proposals on emission control and climate accountability, with new policies such as the increase…
Leaders from around the world have offered tributes since Ecuadorian theologian/pastor René Padilla died last week. Miroslav Volf (founder and director of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture), for example, said, “René Padilla was one of the heroes of…
One of the major religion-related news headlines today revolves around the decline of Christianity in North America. Western Europe is now considered post-Christian and surveys consistently report declines in religious belief, attendance and self-identification. Yet, over the last century, there…
A professor at UBC has become fully engaged in the American presidential election. Sam Rocha’s day job is associate professor, philosophy of education, but that doesn’t prevent him from maintaining a very active presence on Twitter and writing for a…
The urgency of dealing with climate change has been sidelined by COVID-19, but A Rocha has been active both locally and on the international scene to retain focus on issues related to our environment. A Rocha Canada is offering the…
The annual Vaisakhi parade, scheduled for April 13 in Vancouver and Surrey, was cancelled due to COVID-19. These massive events underline the size and significance of the Sikh community in Metro Vancouver. This article reflects on the fact that Christians…
During an interview with Forbes magazine, Gloria Nelund said, “The whole firm is really dedicated to creating and sponsoring funds that will prove to investors that they don’t have to give up investment returns to do good.” Nelund, who is…
One highlight at last weekend’s Missions Fest was hearing from a couple of city officials about how Christians, and faith groups in general, can have a better rapport with their city. The How Can We Inspire City Officials with God’s…