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St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral hosts the Terra Exhibit, a 24-foot illuminated globe inviting visitors to reflect on Earth, faith and environmental stewardship.

How we can quit our ‘messiah complexes’ and still try and save humanity

Janet Marugg explores Jiddu Krishnamurti’s rejection of spiritual authority, messiah's and what his example teaches about freedom, conscience and humanism.

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Giant Terra globe takes over Seattle cathedral for public display, gatherings

St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral hosts the Terra Exhibit, a 24-foot illuminated globe inviting visitors to reflect on Earth, faith and environmental stewardship.

A place of refuge: Buddhist monastery takes root in Washington

After raising millions to buy 90 acres in North Bend, Clear Mountain Monastery plans a Buddhist refuge offering community, meditation and peace for monastics and laypeople.

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Wenatchee interfaith leaders counter anti-LGBTQ+ protests with dance parties

Wenatchee’s interfaith Rainbow Response Team uses music, dancing and nonviolence to counter anti-LGBTQ+ protests and create a more welcoming community.

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How we can quit our ‘messiah complexes’ and still try and save humanity

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At least 7 Muslims win election to Congress, a record

RNS - Their election wins come amid an increasingly hostile political environment for Muslim American candidates.

Kentucky man becomes the first humanist granted religious exemption from AI

CHRISTIAN CENTURY - As a humanist, David Durman believes in the importance of the human part of life. That means making his own decisions and making sure his work helps people flourish.

Big 12 fines UCF $100,000 for fan behavior aimed at BYU, Mormon church

YAKIMA HERALD - The Big 12 Conference has fined UCF $100,000 for derogatory chants by football fans aimed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a game against BYU

A former SSPX priest embraces life as a gay man and tattoo artist

RNS - In some traditionalist circles, Palmquist’s story — from SSPX priest to talking on YouTube about his faith and being gay — is already infamous.

‘We’d Rather Be Prepared’: Faith Leaders Organize Ahead of Tense Midterms

SOJOURNERS - Faith-based organizers across the U.S. are mobilizing with increasing fervor to protect the integrity of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Secular voters are increasing. Can ‘the nones’ become a political force?

Religious nones powered Democratic gains in the 2026 midterms. As secular voters grow, organizers weigh how candidates can appeal to this diverse voting bloc.

Flashy AI campaign ads use religion to stir emotions and attack candidates

AI-generated campaign ads are targeting candidates’ religion and beliefs and identities ahead of the 2026 midterms, raising concerns about voter manipulation.

More universities added Muslim chaplains post 9/11. Then came 10/7.

Muslim chaplains and campus centers are supporting students with faith, community and care as Muslim students navigate a challenging political climate.

Local churches reflect national trend: Bigger congregations, bigger rebound

A Hartford Institute study finds larger churches are seeing stronger attendance rebounds, greater diversity and new ways of engaging worshippers.

11 faith groups accuse Trump administration of violating court order while spying on churches

Faith groups suing the Trump administration accuse DHS of violating a court order limiting warrantless surveillance at churches.

Medford church turns punk, rock music venue into a multicultural worship space

The Reality Center in Medford, Oregon, is drawing worshippers to a converted rock venue inside a shopping mall while building a multicultural church community.

‘It’s a sin if you do not vote’: Progressive National Baptists urge midterm turnout

Progressive National Baptist Convention leaders urged churches to boost voter turnout ahead of the midterm elections, calling voting a moral responsibility.

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