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Which country is doing the most to help poor nations develop? Sweden is tops, according to measurements from the Center for Global Development. The Center has an index that judges how well the 22 richest countries support prosperity and security for others. While northern European countries are doing the most, [...]
Further Reading
Fight the Power
by Scott Cressman
This blog post is part of Blog Action Day on climate change
Canadians love our home’s reputation as a pristine nature sanctuary, the Great White North. We also like to call ourselves a progressive country, a global do-gooder. After all, we’re safe, peaceful, and clean, right?
But maybe Canadians should take a harder look [...]
How will we be remembered?
by Scott Cressman
What will we be remembered for?
I had this discussion with my friends recently. When our children and grandchildren look back at how we lived at the beginning of this century, what will make them roll their eyes in disbelief? What will make them mutter “that generation was so wrong about…”?
I might shake my [...]
Confessions of an Irrational Fear-mongerer
By Michael Bueckert
Our society is running out of energy. But in the crucial quest to find the right energy source for Saskatchewan’s future, our hands have been tied. The ‘powers that be’ have chosen nuclear power as their preferred fuel of the future, and have pushed aside debate on other options. We need to revise [...]
The Joy of Less
Last weekend, the New York Times ran a blog entry about a man who has found great satisfaction by cutting out much of modern life’s clutter. It’s a good read, and I see the writer’s personal choice as a challenge. How can we also simplify and live with less?
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Real costs in our free market
by Scott Cressman
We live in a world where cheap is good and free is best. Profits never seem big enough. People are consumers first and human beings second. But what is the story behind the things we consumers pay so little for? I’ve found myself wondering this more often in recent weeks.
The State of the World Today – What We Can Do
A response by Jesse Epp-Fransen
The current state of the world is worrisome and saddening indeed. Wars, poverty, pandemics and economic collapse all seem right around the corner. In the face of this, one response is to return to personal ethics.
Can we live with less? Do we have a choice?
by Lucas Redekop
The Globe and Mail newspaper runs an informal daily online poll asking readers various questions. A recent question asked “Do you think you will resume your old spending habits once the economy rebounds?” At the time 41% said yes and 59% said no.
Canada Day with Mr. Trahn
by Lucas Redekop
Like this blog, my beginnings have a close connection to Mennonite Central Committee. I was born overseas during my parent’s 3-year volunteer commitment to MCC. Their primary work was educating new immigrants on what to expect when arriving in North America. My parents have maintained connections to some of the people [...]
Being consumed
Over the Christmas holidays I read a book called Being Consumed: Economics and Christian Desire by theologian William Cavanaugh. Although a bit heavy on the philosophy at times (for this non-philosopher), it provided a breath of fresh air in the midst of all the bad news about the economic crisis.
Cavanaugh is really critical of the neo-liberal “free” [...]
