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Author turns Hanford’s nuclear past into graphic novels with horror, humor

When author and playwright Tim Mulligan set out to write about his hometown of Richland, Washington, and the Hanford nuclear reactor site, he upped the ante by adding a supernatural twist.

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Dalai Lama and Buddhist abbess release final volume of Buddhism series written for Westerners

In collaboration with the Dalai Lama, Buddhist author and Sravasti Abbey founder Ven. Thubten Chodron releases final volume in a series that explains Buddhist concepts to Westerners.

Series of home raids lead to 13 arrests of Baha’i women

Iran’s current persecution of Baha’is continues as the government security forces home raids without warrants and arrest Baha’i women. The BIC condemns these arrests and systematic persecution and encourages a review of Iran’s human rights records

Thrive will host interfaith forum, call to action for justice on Feb. 6

Thrive International will host an interfaith forum on Feb. 6 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss how Spokane can actively work toward a just and unified community.

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Ask an Eastern Orthodox Christian: How do I deal with blasphemous thoughts?

This Ask an Eastern Orthodox Christian provides the inquirer ways the church teaches they can better control their mind and avoid blasphemous thoughts.

Can humanity overcome global crises and build a sustainable future? Yes, with cooperation.

Humanity can overcome global crises and build a sustainable future, but it requires collective action and cooperation across all sectors of society.

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Dalai Lama and Buddhist abbess release final volume of Buddhism series written for Westerners

In collaboration with the Dalai Lama, Buddhist author and Sravasti Abbey founder Ven. Thubten Chodron releases final volume in a series that explains Buddhist concepts to Westerners.

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Series of home raids lead to 13 arrests of Baha’i women

Iran’s current persecution of Baha’is continues as the government security forces home raids without warrants and arrest Baha’i women. The BIC condemns these arrests and systematic persecution and encourages a review of Iran’s human rights records

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US has low levels of ‘religious nationalism,’ but its impact stands out

A recent Pew study shows the U.S. has a relatively low level of religious nationalism, with 6% of adults identifying as religious nationalists, compared to other countries.

In sermon to Trump, Bishop Mariann Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights

Read about the controversial sermon directed to President Donald Trump, who attended with his family and VP, by the Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde at the Washington National Cathedral prayer service.

Spokane faith communities rally to support Southern California wildfire victims

High winds and dry conditions continue to fan the flames of the Southern California wildfires. Spokane faith communities offer ways to help.

Despite growing consensus, many Jewish and Christian groups loath to admit genocide in Gaza

The United Nations and various human rights groups such as Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and Doctors Without Borders, have concluded that Israel is committing genocide. The U.S. government is nowhere near arriving at that conclusion.

Spokane religious leaders address faith myths

A recent survey shows Americans believe several faith myths, including wrongly believing that faith is all about politics and more.

Bill McCartney, legendary football coach who founded Promise Keepers, dead at 84

Bill McCartney, a former college football coach and 1990s founder of the Promise Keepers movement, died Jan. 10.

California fires have destroyed at least a dozen houses of worship

California fires destroy houses of worship in Altadena, including a historic Black mosque and Baptist church, as faith leaders unite to support affected communities across Los Angeles County. At least a dozen religious buildings burned.

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