Practicing a Hermeneutic of Suspicion
“Evil” is not a term I use lightly. And yet it is a term that seems to fit when considering the dynamics at work within many political and social structures…
The current era in which we live, marked by unique challenges, advancements, and cultural shifts.
The Voices of History
Memories are always personal. The same event can evoke different memories. The externals which are visible depend on the angle of vision. The internal ‘reasons why’ are hidden except to…
How Novels Can Entertain and Inform
One of my favourite pastimes is reading the novels of Dickens, Jane Austen, and the Brontës, and watching the films that capture the imagination of these novelists. They provide an…
Reliving the Passion Today
2000 years ago, a man by the name of Jesus of Nazareth, born in Palestine, was judged, beaten, tortured and condemned to a horrific death. The government, religious leaders and…
An Ocean of Truth in Which to Swim
A Reflection on Interlinked Moments It was, as they say, a news-filled year last Friday, February 28. Agreements honoured since the end of WW II, the “Rules Based International Order”…
The Crisis in Gaza: How We Can Help
The ongoing crisis in Gaza demands urgent attention and action. But how can we make a difference from afar? While it may seem challenging, the resources below offer a strong…
Seeking Peace in Palestine and Israel
“We are afraid. We are tired. We are alone.” These words were shared by Palestinians to a friend of mine who recently visited the West Bank on a Solidarity Tour.…
What Will History Say About 2025?
As I watch the services for former President Carter I ask the question ‘What will history say about our present world leaders?” This year marks eighty years since the foundation…
Resolutions and Fear of the Future
How many New Resolutions have we made and broken within a couple of weeks or even within days, over the years? There is so much excitement around the Christmas Season…
Gate of the Year: A Poem
I was an adolescent when I first heard the opening lines of “Gate of the Year”, by Minnie Louise Haskins. It was read to me by my dad, with whom…