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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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We’re soothing ourselves to death: The case for facing our mortality

An exploration of Terror Management Theory, mortality and how confronting death can bring meaning, urgency and freedom to life.
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Neuroscience shows how awe survives without prayer

Reflecting on Huxley’s “Island,” a columnist explores mindfulness, awe and transcendence beyond organized religion, embracing unscheduled moments of attention.
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Misogyny is the gateway to all bigotry — and loving women is the cure

An opinion essay arguing that misogyny fuels all forms of bigotry and that honoring women is essential to building a more humane, cooperative future.
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Separation of Church and Hate’ offers sharp, funny guide to reclaiming the Bible

A reflection on fear, Sharia myths, Christian fundamentalism, and why separating faith from power is essential to freedom and human dignity.
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The Adam Smith you don’t know: How we hijacked the father of capitalism

Adam Smith envisioned capitalism as a moral system rooted in fairness, shared prosperity and public good — not monopolies or corporatism.
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Beyond brain rot: Finding meaning in local news

A word lover reflects on Oxford’s “rage bait,” internet culture and why local religious storytelling and news like FāVS still offers meaning and shared values.
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 77: A reminder for our lost world

On Dec. 10, 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed making it 77 years old. In a nutshell, it says humans have the right to live in safety and peace.
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