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Gleanings: May 2013  Subscriber access only

Important developments in the church and the world.

Quebec: Canada's Prodigal Province

The province's evangelicals pursue a fresh hearing for the gospel in their post-Christian culture.

Choice Targets

Priest sues pro-life watchdog for defamation.

Sweat Lodge Prayers

Native Christians wrestle with faith and tradition.

Canada's Split Decision on Hiring

Experts, organizations see mixed victory in recent court ruling.

Confession Clash

Flagship college cited for faculty faith statement.

An Olympic Chaplain

The head Christian chaplain at the Vancouver Olympics draws on years of playing professional hockey in U.S. and Sweden.

Loss Is Gain

Denial of Hutterite request offers defense for other faith groups.

Philosopher Charles Taylor Wins 2007 Templeton Prize

Canadian at Northwestern University has written on spiritual scholarship, violence.

What Happened to Religion in Canada?  Subscriber access only

How our neighbor to the north lost its faith.

Conservative Christian Leads Unwieldy Canadian Parliament  Subscriber access only

Now comes the hard part for Stephen Harper.

Christians Raise Ministry Profile  Subscriber access only

Celebration 2005' offers service as low-key witness.

I Now Pronounce You Husband and Husband  Subscriber access only

Homosexual marriage now legal; pressure feared.

Christianity Today News Briefs  Subscriber access only

Saudi Arabia releases arrested Christians, Canadian college disallows criticism of homosexuality.

Finally, Church Growth in Canada

Research reveals unexpected gains for Christians.

Canadian Supreme Court Backs Same-Sex Marriage  Subscriber access only

Plus: Another religion clash in Egypt, a Baylor bump, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Sanctifying Sin  Subscriber access only

Statement affirming homosexual unions roils Anglicans.

Unwanted Interruptions  Subscriber access only

Why is our culture so hostile to children-inside and outside the womb?

Canadian Anglicans 'Affirm Integrity and Sanctity' of Homosexual Relationships  Subscriber access only

Plus: Bush and the Pope meet at the Vatican, Shadowmancer hits #1, Billy's London crusade 50 years later, and other stories from online sources around the world.

The Bible as Canadian Hate Literature  Subscriber access only

Plus: Attacks on churches in Indonesia, Muslim violence in Thailand, more Sharia in Nigeria, PBS investigates Bush's faith, and more articles from online sources around the world.

Islamic Board Gets Green Light  Subscriber access only

Tribunal to arbitrate that civil cases can appeal to Muslim legal principles.

Canadian Anglicans Face Off  Subscriber access only

"Bishops hold charges against dissenting clergy, but division and suspicion abound"

Overcoming Inertia on Porn  Subscriber access only

Sexual images of children are the target of Canadian Christian campaign

Anglican Communion Frays  Subscriber access only

Bishops worldwide chastise Canadian bishop who approved gay unions

Canada Backs Gay Marriages  Subscriber access only

Conservatives say decision could put pressure on dissenting churches

Denomination Thwarts Bankruptcy  Subscriber access only

Anglicans cut a deal regarding residential schools abuse suits

Christian parents flee public schools  Subscriber access only

Canadian high court orders school board to reconsider pro-gay books

Homosexuality: Reformed church in Toronto welcomes active gay leaders.  Subscriber access only

Toronto church's stance sharply at odds with denomination

Prostitute Murders Spur Ministry  Subscriber access only

Vancouver Christians rescue women lost on streets

Legal setback: Messianic Jews lose exclusive rights to use menorah symbol.  Subscriber access only

Official mark status revoked for Chosen People Ministries' design

Anglicans: Maverick Vancouver diocese approves same-sex blessings  Subscriber access only

"Traditionalists walk out, issue global call for outside intervention"

Mortified in Vancouver  Subscriber access only

Power Shift: Canadian Alliance replaces lightning rod Stockwell Day.  Subscriber access only

New opposition party head Stephen Harper wants to be less divisive

Who's a Jew?: Messianic ministry sued over use of menorah.  Subscriber access only

Canadian Jews sue Chosen People Ministries over use of ancient symbol

Vancouver Anglicans Approve Same-Sex Unions  Subscriber access only

Conservatives walk out after synod vote to bless gay couples

Faith on TV: More Religious TV for Canada  Subscriber access only

CTV adds a second beat reporter and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation devotes part of a new show to religion.

Church vs. State: Churches Seek Help in Abuse Suits  Subscriber access only

Mediation may help in determining financial liability in Canadian abuse cases.

Broadcasting: Canadian Network Expands Religion Reporting  Subscriber access only

CTV appoints Mark Schneider as anchor for spirituality segment

Diocese Deep-Sixed: Legal Bills Sink Canadian Diocese  Subscriber access only

"Church, government still wrestling over ending lawsuits"

Government Decision To Settle Residential School Cases Upsets Churches  Subscriber access only

Religious leaders complain that the settlement proposal was made without their input.
News Feed
Sculpture of Jesus the Homeless rejected by two prominent churches
It takes a moment to see that the slight figure shrouded by a blanket, hauntingly similar to the real homeless who lie on grates and in doorways, is Jesus. It’s the gaping wounds in the feet that reveal the subject, whose face is draped and barely visible, as Jesus the Homeless. (Toronto Star)
The joys and rigours of converting to another religion
The diversity of the city encourages inter-religious marriages and exposure to a variety of faiths, the two most common reasons for taking the plunge. And mass immigration from around the world — including officially secular countries such as China — has also given organized religion a whole new audience to preach to. (Toronto Star)
Canada: Are we living in post-religious times?
It's easy to speculate that Canada has entered some sort of post-religious existence, certainly for some mainstream Christian faiths. But many who study issues of faith and spirituality in the country say, "Not so fast." (CBC News)

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