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“Ramiro spent more than half of his life with the threat of execution looming over him, and it was absolutely his faith in God that got him through that.”

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The United Church “is one of the most beautiful churches in the world,” Jung says. “But at the same time, one of the most declining denominations – so what’s wrong?” broadview.org/sungmin-jung...

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At just 12 years old, Omar Elgazzar started advocating for interfaith prayer spaces in his schools. Now 17, his efforts have benefitted hundreds of students. Read our interview with Elgazzar here: broadview.org/how-omar-elg...

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"The main reason to resist an apology is to deny our responsibility. The urgency of acknowledging and apologizing for these historical injustices cannot be overstated."

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"I cannot imagine the fear that [this new policy] has instilled."

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“There’s a part of me that wants to remind the church that they’re enough, that being faithful is enough, that they’re a gift.” broadview.org/kimberly-hea...

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“The church is completely different from the staid congregation of the 1990s.”

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Christianity plays a massive role in American public life. So why has Donald Trump formed a “Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias”? broadview.org/anti-christi...

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Kate Beaton's new children’s book, Shark Girl — a spin on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic mermaid tale — comes out at the end of the month. Ahead of its release, Beaton spoke to Broadview about creativity, fish and the false meritocracy of art: broadview.org/cartoonist-k...

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What would it take to redeem a condemned soul? That’s the central question of Hazbin Hotel, an adult animated musical comedy series set in the scarlet, purple and black shades of hell. Read more here: broadview.org/hazbin-hotel...

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Rev. Japhet Ndhlovu, the executive minister of The United Church of Canada’s church in mission unit, spoke with Broadview about how the church’s new principles-based approach to justice shapes its stance on Israel and Palestine. Read the full interview here: broadview.org/japhet-ndhlo...

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We’re excited to share that @maryeb.bsky.social's story about Judy Peterson—who helped create a national missing persons DNA database after her daughter went missing over 30 years ago—has won silver for Best Feel-Good Story at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards! broadview.org/dna-missing-...

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This is so great! Thank you #mastheadmag! And thank you for all your support @broadviewmedia.bsky.social! And thank you Judy for sharing your experiences with me!

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A new comedy series called "North of North" highlights the beauty, complexity and diversity of life in Nunavut. Catch it now on CBC and APTN, and streaming on Netflix this spring! broadview.org/north-of-nor...

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“My experience was that real hope of transformation is not necessarily at the centre, [but] at the margins,” the United Church minister says of the Protestant church in Senegal that ordained him many years ago. broadview.org/samuel-danso...

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“We’re in a time where the United Church and our moderator needs to be speaking truth to power,” says @cheridinovo.bsky.social broadview.org/cheri-dinovo...

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Last month, a federal finance committee recommended removing religion as a charitable purpose in Canada. We asked you: Should Canada’s religious charities lose tax status? Here’s what you had to say: broadview.org/should-canad...

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"The world of Jesus is the world of empire, and that is clearly our world now."

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Thank you, as always, to @broadviewmedia.bsky.social for giving these words a place to live.

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"The debate has largely fixated on the final part of Budde’s sermon: her plea for mercy. But this call for mercy needs to be understood within the full context of her message," writes @revswanny.bsky.social

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We asked for your thoughts on Mariann Budde’s viral sermon, and what role faith communities should play in pushing back against hate. Here’s what you had to say: broadview.org/readers-resp...

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Persecuted by imperial Russia for their anti-war beliefs and rejection of the Russian Orthodox Church, the Doukhobors emigrated to Canada in large numbers at the end of the 19th century. Today, they face an uncertain future. broadview.org/canadas-douk...

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Nearly 35 percent of Canadians say they have no religion. Here are five key factors fuelling the trend: broadview.org/5-reasons-ca...

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“I love what the church is doing and how it cares for the marginalized,” says one member.

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In case you missed it: This preacher's powerful address to Trump went viral

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Since COVID, some regular attendees of this reader's church have shifted to watching services online instead of coming in person. Question Box columnist Christopher White offers advice on encouraging more people to return to in-person worship. broadview.org/some-of-our-...

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Introducing Moral Compass, our new advice column tackling ethical dilemmas through a Christian lens. First up: A reader supports supervised safe consumption sites, but says they don't want one nearby. What should they do? broadview.org/what-if-i-do...

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Faith, friendship and punk rock collide in the British sitcom "We Are Lady Parts." Read more about why this show is a must-watch: broadview.org/we-are-lady-...

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We're hiring! Broadview is looking for a student to join our editorial team this summer. This paid 12-week internship offers an exciting opportunity pitch story ideas, write articles and gain hands-on experience in fact-checking Apply by February 10, 2025. broadview.org/broadview-su...

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Thanks to @broadviewmedia.bsky.social for letting me write about the importance of destigmatizing borderline personality disorder broadview.org/breaking-the...

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The votes are in, and we have a tie! Readers chose Broadview’s April/May and July/August issues as the best covers of 2024! Thank you to everyone who voted and supported our work—we couldn’t do it without you.

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Any of your favourites on this list?

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Nearly 40 municipalities across Canada have proclaimed December as Christian Heritage Month. The response has been mixed, to say the least... broadview.org/readers-weig...

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Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass, explains how nature’s gift economy can inspire us to rethink our relationship with the planet: broadview.org/robin-wall-k...

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John Longhurst, Canada’s only mainstream media religion reporter, has been appointed as a member to the Order of Canada! His latest story for Broadview followed Canada's cross-country Peace Train journey. Read it below. Congrats, John! broadview.org/all-aboard-t...

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If you missed tuning in on the weekend, the first and second-place winners of Broadview's Christmas sermon contest appeared on CBC Radio's Fresh Air on Saturday to chat about their sermons. You can listen here! www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Powerful interview with Fanny Kaekat and Hortencia Zhagüi, Indigenous and environmental defenders from Ecuador, speaking about the threats posed by Canadian mining and the likelihood harm will increase under a Canada-Ecuador free trade agreement.

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Tune in to CBC Radio One this Saturday morning to hear Broadview’s Best Christmas Sermon Ever contest winners speak with Ismaila Alfa on Fresh Air! 📅 Date: Saturday, Dec 14 ⏰ Time: 8:40 a.m. 📍 CBC Radio One/99.1 Toronto You can also listen live here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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After six years of restoration, Armenia's Etchmiadzin Cathedral—the spiritual heart of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the oldest cathedral in the world—has reopened its doors. Read more about travel writer Eloise Stark's journey to the sacred space here: broadview.org/etchmiadzin-...

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Indigenous leaders from Ecuador are raising concerns about the Canada-Ecuador free-trade agreement. They say Canadian mining companies are causing deforestation, water pollution, human rights abuses and dividing Indigenous territories. Read more here: broadview.org/canadian-min...

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Nearly 40 municipalities across Canada have declared December as Christian Heritage Month, even though four of Canada’s 12 statutory holidays already celebrate Christian festivals. Humorist Douglas Tindal weighs in on this puzzling proposal: broadview.org/christian-he...

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Hi Bluesky! 👋🏻 We're Broadview, an independent Canadian magazine featuring award-winning coverage of spirituality, justice and ethical living. We're excited to start sharing our stories with you!

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