Seven Ways Thomas Merton Changed Our World
Is it a stretch to say that the Trappist monk and spiritual master Thomas Merton, who died in 1968 but whose…
Mourning the Parisian “Humorists” Yet Challenging the Hypocrisy of Western Media
As the editor of a progressive Jewish and interfaith magazine that has often articulated views that have prompted condemnation from both…
Where Does Freedom of Speech End and Hate Speech Begin?
Yesterday, three-million copies of the French satirical weekly, Charlie Hebdo, sold out immediately after going on sale. People waited hours in…
Stephen Lewis Joins Chorus of Esteemed Harper Critics
At the age of 77, Stephen Lewis describes himself as being “happily in his dotage,” a man free to bare his…
Reflections on the Recent Paris Massacre and Zionism
The three Islamic terrorists could have been very proud of themselves, if they had lived to see it. …
Taking a Chance on Insanity
Obviously we are a country of gamblers. Here in BC we happily hand over $2 billion a year to our provincial government…
Seeing Charlie Hebdo as Assisted Suicide
“Charlie Hebdo” and Jesus’ crucifixion were assisted suicide because they each provoked the opposition into extreme retaliation. They each could anticipate…
‘Terrorism’ – A Double Edged Sword
INTRODUCTION This reflective essay serves as an introduction to a four piece section starting on page 10, titled ‘The Aftermath of Charlie Hebdo’. It…
Could Pope Francis be any Clearer About His Vision for the Church?
It would have been fascinating to be a fly on the wall on Sunday in any number of Rome’s restaurants or…
Deadlines Loom, Bethlehem Brinkmanship Offers Optimism
On Sunday February 8, I attended the biweekly meeting of the Friends of Bethlehem Society at Bethlehem centre in Nanaimo. These meetings…