Blogs
May 12, 2009
Over the past week, many Albertans have reacted strongly to the Alberta government’s Bill 45, whi...
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April 27, 2009
If she gets her wish, this year Dr. Suhaila Tarazi will be able to celebrate Easter at the Church...
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April 02, 2009
Over the past few weeks, three journalists took action against the Centre for Faith and the Media...
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March 24, 2008
Children being raised in a religious environment is a volatile issue, at least to anti-theists. A...
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March 04, 2008
In Ontario’s it’s often the little things that kick up the biggest fuss. This time, i...
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Tip:
We are heading into another series of religious festivals between now and the end of 2009. See our link to the Multifaith Calendar in the lower right column of this homepage for more details. In stead of just covering the festivals and their origins and purpose, why not also explore how those festivals have changed over time, and how they have been adapted and influenced by North American culture.
NOVEMBER
November 2 – Sikhs will celebrate the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
November 12 – Bahai's will celebrate the birth of the Baha'u'llah.
November 26 – Muslims will celebrate the Day of the Hajj.
November 29 – Christians will celebrate the beginning of Advent.
DECEMBER
December 12-19 – Jews will celebrate Hanukkah.
December 25 – Christians will celebrate the Birth of Christ.
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October 12, 2009
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October 08, 2009
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Latest Opinion/Editorial
October 13, 2009
This Globe editorial suggests dialogue within the Muslim community is better than banning the burka.
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October 13, 2009
Removing every vestige of our spiritual heritage would be a serious mistake
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October 12, 2009
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