Losing Our Way on the Internet
Convivium contributor Peter Menzies argues new federal legislation to control political advertising on the Internet is a classic example of good intentions gone horribly wrong.
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Convivium brings you news, commentary and research on issues affecting daily life for Canadians of all faiths.
Submissions welcomed for consideration: convivium@cardus.ca.
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Economy of Exchange
Gifts often come with the expectation of reciprocation, writes Timothy deVries. A true gift is hard to come by in our culture and economy of exchange.
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Godzilla and the Book of Revelation
In this review of Godzilla, Erik deLange explores the movie's Christian themes as it relates to the book of Revelation.
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Why is Sex Ed Silent About Marriage?
Meet Ontario’s new old sex ed, same as Ontario’s old new sex ed, writes Cardus Family Director Andrea Mrozek. Meanwhile, Mrozek notes, the proven, enduring good of marriage gets crickets.
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Standing Up For Trinity Western’s Board
Cardus Executive Vice-President Ray Pennings challenges social media “experts” disparaging TWU’s volunteer board for altering its Community Covenant. Agree or disagree, with the decision, the members served with honour and sincerity, Pennings argues.
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Beneath the Summer Jobs Controversy
Promised changes to the embattled summer student employment program won't resolve the deep divide separating Canadians of faith from the Liberal government's “true believers” in radical secular autonomy, Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett tells Convivium’s Peter Stockland.
Sacred Spaces
Photography is the art of seeing, which can bring the sacred to light and give pause to reflect, to ponder, to pray. Submissions welcomed for consideration: convivium@cardus.ca.
Summer Evenings
July 02, 2019
There is something in the uniqueness and stillness of a sunset that moves my heart.
Lighting The Way
June 18, 2019
The lighthouse likely used to light the way for boats seeking refuge.
Voices From the Crowd
Millions of Canadians live their faith through everyday acts. Voices From the Crowd seeks to stitch those stories together. Submissions welcomed for consideration: convivium@cardus.ca.
A Matter of Belonging
After having spent some time away from the church of her childhood years, Brittany Beacham tells the tale of coming back to membership among the familiar congregation.
Pomp and Perspective
While Johanna Wolfert’s participation in her own graduation ceremony didn’t mark her mind as something extraordinary, placing herself in the shoes of her younger sibling walking across the stage gained her a new perspective on the faithfulness of God.
The Constancy of New Hellos
Reflecting on the annual rite of school graduation, Convivium’s Rebecca Atkinson discovers that for all its bittersweetness, saying goodbye is a new moment to ensure God remains with us on the journey.
