“In psychology we call this ‘cognitive openings,’ when you peel away your old ideas and you’re in a fragile frame of mind; you’re looking for some guidance and leadership.”
Journey of self-awareness takes TJ Dawe deep into the Enneagram
November 11th, 2014 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Journey of self-awareness takes TJ Dawe deep into the Enneagram)The Enneagram system suggests that there are nine basic personality types of human nature, and subtypes and variations within the fundamental categories
In a thousand ways, writes author/performer T.J. Dawe, our culture directs us to be this and not that. Signals come in all forms, from all directions. And implicit in these edicts is the belief that our personalities are bendable as pipe cleaner, that we can choose to be someone radically different from who we’re inclined to be and mould ourselves into that new shape by sheer force of will. But what if that’s not true?
The federal government’s prostitution bill is immoral, faith groups say
July 7th, 2014 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on The federal government’s prostitution bill is immoral, faith groups say)34 clergy and faith groups from Victoria and across Canada have signed a statement of concern about the proposed federal bill that makes buying and advertising sex illegal
Faith leaders in Victoria and across the country are speaking out against a federal prostitution bill they say increases potential dangers for sex workers and is immoral, reports the Times Colonist. “This is a human rights issue,” Bruce Bryant-Scott, rector at St. Matthias Anglican Church, said. “We’re concerned about the health, safety and lives of sex workers.”
Bill C-36, titled the “protection of communities and exploited persons act” is now under consideration by Parliament. The bill was tabled after the Supreme Court struck down Canada’s existing prostitution laws seven months ago because they violated the Charter rights of sex workers.
Church and state: Deciding who can or should teach law
June 17th, 2014 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Church and state: Deciding who can or should teach law)What happens when religious beliefs clash with human rights in the teaching of law
British Columbia lawyers voted overwhelmingly on June 10, 2014 in favour of a motion directing the Benchers of the Law Society of BC to declare that Trinity Western University is not an approved faculty of law, with 77% voting in favour. West Coast LEAF, an organization striving to “create a society in which differences are respected and supported by the law, and by social and institutional policies and practices” has made submissions to both the BC Law Society and the Federation of Law Societies of Canada objecting to TWU’s accreditation as a law school. The group is “very pleased that such a clear majority of the lawyers who voted have agreed that a law school that discriminates against LGBTQ students and faculty has no place in our province.”
Gabor Mate on the hungry ghosts of addiction
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In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction takes a panoramic yet highly intimate look at the widespread and perplexing human ailment of addiction
Youth hold first LGBTQ pride parade in ‘Bible belt’ city
May 30th, 2013 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Youth hold first LGBTQ pride parade in ‘Bible belt’ city)More than 500 people, including newly elected MLA Darryl Plecas and Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman, show support for an expanded “Walk Away From Homophobia” event
More than 500 people took part in the Fraser Valley’s first Pride parade on May 25, 2013 — a turnout that its Abbotsford organizers celebrated as larger than expected. “We did not anticipate this big of a turnout!” co-organizer Cherese Reemaul told Xtra before taking the stage to address participants. “I’m a little bit overwhelmed.” (more…)
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