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Janet Marugg

Janet Marugg is an avid gardener, reader and writer living in Clarkston, Washington, with her husband, Ed, and boxer dog, Poppy. She is a nature lover, a lifelong learner and a secular humanist. She can be reached at janetmarugg7@gmail.com.
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Keep gods out of government: Secularism protects both democracy and faith 

A columnist argues that separating church and state protects both democracy and religion, making the case that secular government allows faith to flourish.
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Who gets to plan the world’s future? Not just the men in the room

A columnist argues the response to elite influence and men's traditional power structures isn't fear, but imagination, civic engagement and hope.
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Education cuts threaten Bible colleges and seminaries, not just ‘woke’ programs

New federal education policies could threaten theology and ministry programs, raising concerns about the future of religious education and pastoral care.
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Reject religious bigotry, embrace Abrahamic kinship

A writer explores the shared religious roots of Islam, Judaism and Christianity, arguing that hospitality, charity and compassion form from Abrahamic faiths.
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Patriarchy rebrands itself through AI power

An opinion column arguing that patriarchy harms men as well as women, urging men to reject authoritarian models of masculinity and embrace human-centered alternatives.
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Grace is not Eastern or Western — it’s just human

Blending personal narrative with cultural reflection, one writer explores Western identity, Eastern spirituality and the universal concept of grace.
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Why forgiveness — not weapons — may be our best response to war

A Humanist reflection explores war, revenge addiction and the power of forgiveness as a path toward healing and breaking cycles of violence.
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