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  • 40 Days on Anti-Racism—Week 1: YongSeok Baek: YongSeok Bak shares how accent bias shaped his experience in Canada—and how one conversation helped reclaim the power of his voice.

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What Makes Us Protestant: Lift High the Cross?

Reformers disagreed about whether to reject or use the crucifix, to adopt an unadorned cross, or to discard the symbol altogether. Most Protestant churches today tend to be less ornate—a direct reflection of the Reformation call to integrity.

A stone cross standing outside, in front of the a background of green trees.

What Makes Us Protestant: What about Mary?

For the first thousand years of Christianity, and particularly since the Council of Ephesus in 431, Mary has held a special place in Christian faith. But for just as long, there has been debate about how “special” that place ought to be.

A black and white image of the face of a Mary statue as she looks out beneath a cloudy day.

What Makes Us Protestant: Teachings That Matter

Reformers helped us see the vastness of God.
The sun bursting through the clouds.

Under the Big Top: Thoughts on National Aboriginal Day

I took these pictures last August while visiting my mother’s relatives in the central part of Saskatchewan on the Muskoday First Nation. They capture some of the 825 dancers that participated in the 25th annual traditional Powwow.

Under the big tent at the Muskoday Powwow.

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