Tag Archives: Christian

Link Byfield & Alberta Report helped change my life

Frank Touby — I was shocked to read of Link (Eric Linkord) Byfield’s recent death by cancer. He was Editor-in-Chief of Alberta Report newsmagazine when I spent a summer working there in 1991 in order to decide whether to move to ...

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World Evangelical Council votes in a new leader

  New York, NY – January 23, 2015 — The International Council (IC) of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is pleased to announce that it has, by unanimous vote, appointed Bishop Efraim Tendero as the next Secretary General and CEO ...

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Christian – Jewish interfaith intercultural dialogue

Metropolitan United Church
Holy Blossom Temple
Intercultural Dialogue Institute
Peace & Social Justice Foundation
proudly presents: Interfaith Symposium & Concert
dedicated to International Peace Day

September 21, 2014
Metroplitan United Church
56 Queen St E, Toronto SYMPOSIUM 
2 – 5 pm Panel 1.
“Sources of Religious Conflict in the ...

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War on Christians in Iraq, Syria paves way for clash of civilizations

Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya — {The first part of this article discussed the targeting of Christian Syrians and Iraqis. It detailed how their ancient communities, churches, and clerics have all come under fire and persecution by the US-supported insurgents who are ...

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Illumination at Sharon Temple an East Gwillimbury tradition

John McIntyre — The annual Illumination at Sharon Temple is a unique East Gwillimbury tradition that draws visitors from far and wide. On the first Friday night of September each year, the Temple comes to life with candles glowing in ...

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Why do people have to die?

Carey Kinsolving — People die because “God wants more angels,” says Katie, 6. Though some people act like angels and others like the devil, angels are angels and people are people. With the exception of morticians, no one likes funerals. ...

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How to tell false prophet from a true prophet?

Carey Kinsolving — “You can’t tell a real prophet from a false one by whoever sings the loudest and prays the longest,” says Kris, 12. “You can even preach the best, but if the heart is not right, God can’t ...

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How do you entertain an angel? ‘With potatoes,’ says Alex

Carey Kinsolving — “Make sure the house is clean and a pot of potatoes is in the oven,” says Alex, 6. I’m sure Idaho potato farmers will be glad to know that spuds are finally getting the respect they deserve. ...

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What does it mean to be ‘born again’?

Carey Kinsolving — “Well, being born again doesn’t mean to go back into your mother’s stomach,” says Taylor, 11. “It means being born into the family of God.” Unlike Taylor, the religious leader (Nicodemus) who came by night to talk ...

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Why didn’t Jesus trust people?

Carey Kinsolving — Why didn’t Jesus trust people?  “Because Jesus knew some people were mean,” says Torie, 7. If you’ve ever watched any old western movies, you know that some people enjoy being mean. They wouldn’t have it any other ...

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