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Join CLWR on a visit to the Holy Land
ISRAEL and PALESTINE – Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLSR) is inviting supporters to join them for a Global Encounter to the Holy Land February 19-March 3, 2014. Participants will experience the religious heritage and rich culture of the region and meet with CLWR’s project partners in Israel…
Lutheran Church–Canada and the 2011 National Household Survey
NOTE: The Canadian Lutheran reported in May the new numbers on religious affiliation in Canada. Now Ian Adnams explains what they mean for Lutheran Church–Canada. by Ian Adnams The release in May of the National Household Survey (NHS) data from Statistics Canada on the country’s…
Star Trek Into Darkness: “Greater love has no one than this…”
[Note: Spoilers follow.] by Ted Giese A crew member says, “It’s a miracle!” Spock responds, “There are no such things.” Star Trek Into Darkness is a big budget blockbuster film, chalk full of explosions and intrigue, but it doesn’t have the luxury of existing in…
An affirmation of marriage
DALLAS, Texas – In May, representatives of the Anglican Church in North America, Lutheran Church–Canada, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, and the North American Lutheran Church held a summit on biblical marriage and sexuality. The results of that summit was the joint “Affirmation of Marriage” which…
“Here am I. Send me!”
ST. CATHARINES, Ontario – President Robert Bugbee of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) was present for Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary’s Call Service this year, serving as guest preacher. His text was Isaiah 6:1-8, and he urged the students to answer as the prophet did, with a solemn…
He who dies with the most toys… North Americans and cargo-cult religion
by Peggy Pedersen Cargo cults have appeared in the past in various undeveloped countries, such as Papua New Guinea and Melanesia, in response to exposure to the wealth of outside cultures. In these religions, which are typically led by a charismatic leader, material goods are…
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