Beyond the Algorithm: Theology, Ethics, and the Existential Threat of Artificial Intelligence
Earlier this month, former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon shocked the public with a dire and sobering warning: "The people building artificial intelligence earnestly believe that it could kill us all…
Church finds new energy by putting the people in charge
Like many faith communities across the country, St. John’s faced unprecedented challenges when in-person gatherings were suspended due to public health restrictions. Rather than allowing the physical separation to stall…
Faith and Fractured Borders: Alberta Churches Mobilize as Referendum Sparks Intense Debate Over Immigration and Identity
CALGARY — One morning in May, John Pentland opened his morning newspaper in Calgary and read about a concerted political movement within his home province attempting to sever ties with…
The Digital Confessional: Why Artificial Intelligence Is Far From Neutral When Handing Out Spiritual Advice
When individuals turn to artificial intelligence for emotional or spiritual solace—seeking guidance on deeply personal matters like grief, marital strife, addiction, forgiveness, or crises of faith—the responses often carry an…
Beyond the Code: Theology, Ethics, and the Existential Threat of Artificial Intelligence
Earlier this month, former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon shocked the public with a stark and unsettling warning: "The people building artificial intelligence earnestly believe that it could kill us all…
Faith and Division Collide in Alberta as Churches Mobilize Ahead of High-Stakes Referendum
CALGARY — One morning in May, the political reality of a shifting nation hit John Pentland not through an analytical briefing or a formal policy paper, but across the breakfast…
Shadows on the Day of Atonement: Balancing Jewish Tradition, Canadian Antisemitism, and the Complex Reality of Israel
For many practicing Jewish individuals, one of the few fleeting comforts of Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement and the holiest day on the Jewish calendar—is the ability to temporarily disconnect…
Janet Anstead wants a new vision for Canadian christianity
On September 1, the Canadian Council of Churches (CCC)—the nation’s largest ecumenical body, representing a vast majority of Canadian Christians—welcomed a new leader to its helm. Reverend Janet Anstead officially…
From Pulpit to Stage: Ins Choi Explores Faith, Family Legacy, and Art in Son of a Preacherman
For playwright and creator Ins Choi, the cadence of preaching is a family inheritance. Growing up, Choi was surrounded by relatives for whom the pulpit was a natural home; his…
Called to Be Small: How The United Church of Canada is Rethinking Faith, Scale, and Resilience
By Julie McGonegal (With files from Alanna Mitchell) The church community arrived without fanfare, sign-up sheets, or a sprawling architectural legacy. It occupied an unassuming storefront space in Barrie, Ont.,…