Ethics

Feature

An ethical enigma called Afghanistan

It used to be that the United Church was almost automatically anti-war. Times have changed.
By Mike Milne October 2007

Feature

The shadow side of nuclear energy

Nuclear energy promises lots of electricity with minimal greenhouse gases. Its waste `footprint' is a different matter, though.
By Mike Milne October 2007

Feature

Death by design

We enjoy unprecedented control over how we live. Should we also control the way we die?
By Larry Krotz May 2007

Feature

Eco-ethics and the winds of change

The fierce debate over an Ontario wind-energy project signals a looming ethical storm
By Larry Krotz April 2007

Feature

When war in not an option

By Jennifer McPhee November 2006

Feature

New casino, bad idea

By Donna Sinclair December 2005

Feature

Fighting back against elder abuse

By Melissa Walker September 2005

Feature

Climate change

Into the gathering haze
By David Wilson April 2005

Feature

Spanking: Why a good smack isn't

By Jocelyn Bell June 2004

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