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Three years after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, the grief, trauma and divisions that followed continue to shape communities around the world.

One year after the attack, HyeRan Kim-Cragg wrote about what it means to foster empathy and remain in relationship with people whose experiences of the conflict may be different from our own.

Her reflection ob “befriending” as an act of faith is worth revisiting today:

One year after Oct. 7, I'm befriending others as a brave act of faith | Broadview Magazine On the anniversary of Hamas's attack on Israel, Emmanuel College's principal reflects on fostering empathy in times of strife

Three years after Oct. 7, what would a lasting peace actually require?

In October 2025, Broadview contributor Jeffrey J. Wilkinson reflected on the Israel-Hamas peace deal, the return of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and what comes after the devastation of the war in Gaza.

He asks a difficult question: Can there be lasting peace without addressing the deeper injustices at the heart of the conflict?

Read the full reflection:

Why I can't celebrate the Israel-Hamas peace deal — yet | Broadview Magazine Any path forward cannot work without a foundation of justice, writes Jeffrey J. Wilkinson

Zionism should mean Jewish self-determination alongside Palestinian freedom, not domination or permanent subjugation, writes Maytal Kowalski. https://broadview.org/liberal-zionism-oct7/

What happens when a supposedly humane ex*****on goes horribly wrong?

In this week’s Wilderness Times, Rev. Bri-anne Swan examines Tennessee’s failed ex*****on of Christa Pike and what it reveals about the death penalty, the violence behind lethal injection and the effort to make state-sanctioned killing look humane.

Subscribe and read it here: https://wildernesstimes.substack.com/

St. John's United in Kemptville, Ont., asked members what mattered most — and built its future around their answers.

Church finds new energy by putting the people in charge | Broadview Magazine St. John's United in Kemptville, Ont., asked members what mattered most — and built its future around their answers

Join us tonight at 7 p.m. Eastern for Broadview Live, a conversation exploring how faith communities are preparing for the upcoming referendum, with questions around provincial independence, immigration and access to public services.

Rev. Erin Klassen of Scarboro United Church and Ryan Andersen of the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good will share how churches are engaging their communities and navigating the issues.

Want to learn more before the conversation? Read our story on how faith communities are preparing for the vote here: https://broadview.org/alberta-referendum-vote-prep/

Registration is free: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SARrLANjQ7-4doAUyP2tpQ

As the province heads toward a referendum on independence and immigration, Christians are divided over what faith demands.

Whose Christianity will shape Alberta’s future? | Broadview Magazine As the province heads toward a referendum on independence and immigration, Christians are divided over what faith demands

Theology professor Hyejung Yum says the race to develop powerful technology raises deeper questions about human dignity.

Is AI really going to destroy humanity? | Broadview Magazine Theology professor Hyejung Yum says the race to develop powerful technology raises deeper questions about human dignity

Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum raises big questions about provincial independence, immigration and who gets access to public services. How are Alberta’s faith communities responding? What role can churches play in shaping the conversation?

Join us for Broadview Live on Monday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. as we discuss how churches are helping people engage their neighbours.

Register for free here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SARrLANjQ7-4doAUyP2tpQ

The new Canadian Council of Churches general secretary hopes to mobilize Christians around reconciliation, climate change and justice.

Janet Anstead wants a new vision for Canadian christianity | Broadview Magazine The new Canadian Council of Churches general secretary hopes to mobilize Christians around reconciliation, climate change and justice