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Spokane’s Jewish Congregations to Commemorate Hope and Light during Their Chanukah Celebrations

Chanukah brings light into the darkness and hope in times of despair. At least that’s what the Jewish congregations in Spokane County will demonstrate with their celebrations on Dec. 10.

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Who or what do evangelicals believe God is? Is God for them an image of a human man but not a woman? Do evangelicals believe in scientific evolution or do they believe each and every species was individually created?

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A List of Greetings for Jewish Holidays For Non-Jews

Have you ever wanted to wish your Jewish friends a happy holiday, but maybe you weren’t sure if the upcoming Jewish holiday even was a happy one? You are not alone.

Ask A Jew: Chanukah Greetings for Non-Jews

"Happy Chanukah," is a fine greeting and one commonly used among Jewish communities.

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Spokane’s Jewish Congregations to Commemorate Hope and Light during Their Chanukah Celebrations

Chanukah brings light into the darkness and hope in times of despair. At least that’s what the Jewish congregations in Spokane County will demonstrate with their celebrations on Dec. 10.

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Ask an Evangelical: Who or What do Evangelicals Believe God Is?

Who or what do evangelicals believe God is? Is God for them an image of a human man but not a woman? Do evangelicals believe in scientific evolution or do they believe each and every species was individually created?

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Spokane Buddhist Temple
Join Guest Rev. Anne Rensho Spencer – assistant minister at Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple – to celebrate Bodhi Day at Spokane Buddhist Temple. “Funerals & Death Rituals as Sources of Healing After Loss” follows the service.…
Sun, 10 Dec,  10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Parties canceled. Celebrations toned down. Hanukkah won’t be the same this year.

Hanukkah, a joyous Jewish holiday, which in the United States has often tried to rival Christmas in buoyancy if not glamour, will not be the same this year. With the Israeli military in the midst of a destructive showdown in its war with Hamas, few are in the mood to celebrate the holiday that begins at sundown Thursday.

UN Women, Caving to Pressure, Condemns Hamas

Bowing to weeks of mounting global pressure, UN Women released a statement “unequivocally” condemning “the brutal attacks by Hamas on Israel” and calling “for all accounts of gender-based violence to be duly investigated and prosecuted.”

Warren Throckmorton Takes on David Barton and ‘Christian Nationalists’ Revisionist History’

Despite past controversy, David Barton’s influence in conservative evangelical circles has found an eager audience with the rise of Christian nationalism in the age of Trump.

How a Game Designer Turned Jesuit Ended Up Writing about Space Religion

Shane Liesegang went on a spiritual quest, which would eventually lead him to leave his work as a designer for games like Fallout and Skyrim — some of the genre’s most popular role-playing games — and join the Jesuits, the same religious order as Pope Francis

Protests Suggest Split Among US Jews on War, but Support for Israel is High

Younger Jews are less supportive of US policies toward Israel, but a majority still support Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war.

In Bipartisan March for Israel, Crowd Rejects Cease-Fire, Demands Release of Hostages

Thousands of U.S. Jews and their allies rallied for a March for Israel on the National Mall Tuesday (Nov. 14), in one of the largest and most bipartisan D.C. marches in recent memory.

Young People Define ‘Sacred Moments’ Broadly: From God to Nature to Relationships

A majority of young Americans from a variety of faiths and no faith say they have experienced a sacred moment, according to a new survey, but their definitions of what is sacred may not line up with those of their parents or grandparents.

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Ask an Evangelical: Who or What do Evangelicals Believe God Is?

Who or what do evangelicals believe God is? Is God for them an image of a human man but not a woman? Do evangelicals believe in scientific evolution or do they believe each and every species was individually created?

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Respecting Diversity: Fostering Inclusivity and Equality in College Ethics Programs

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College life is a time of exploration, self-discovery, and growth. For many students, it's also a time to deepen their faith and spirituality. Faith-based campus organizations provide a supportive and nurturing environment for students to explore and strengthen their religious beliefs. In this article, we'll delve into the significance of these organizations, how they promote religious values, and the sense of community they offer students.