Spokane Faith & Values

10 Essential points about the Boston Marathon bombers, Islam and America

Omid Safi | Religion News Service | Apr 22, 2013

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the second suspect in the horrific Boston Marathon explosions has been apprehended. Presumably, we can take a break from round-the-clock coverage of the chase that has consumed the nation.
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Faith Feast: together experiencing interfaith Spokane

Tracy Simmons | Apr 22, 2013

On Sunday Spokane Faith & Values celebrated its first anniversary with a successful progressive interfaith dinner. With the help of nine volunteers, 21 guests were able to experience the Spokane Islamic Center, the Sikh Gudwara of Spokane and Millwood Community Presbyterian Church.
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What is terrorism?

Kyle Franklin | Apr 19, 2013

Yesterday, I read an article entitled “Please, God, don’t let the Boston Marathon bomber be a Muslim” and found it to be one of the best op-ed pieces I have ever read. And, unfortunately, the current reports show that the brothers involved in the Boston Marathon attack are, in fact, Muslim. The article as a whole, though, raises personal questions about the ideas of terror and terrorism.
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Muslim leaders: We stand against terrorism

Kevin Eckstrom | Religion News Service | Apr 19, 2013

American Muslim leaders said they stand against terrorism committed in the name of Islam, trying to distance themselves from the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings who were identified as Muslims with ties to Chechnya. "We will never allow ourselves to be hijacked by this attempt, and we will not allow the perception to be that there is any religion in the world that condones the taking of innocent life," said Nihad Awad, national executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
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Faith Feast: Experience the Sikhs

By Amy Rice and Tracy Simmons | Apr 18, 2013

Join us for a vegetarian meal during Fatih Feast: An Intercultural Progressive Dinner this Sunday. We'll have halal appetizers at the Spokane Islamic Center, then entrees at the Sikh Temple, then dessert at Millwood Community Presbyterian Church.
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Faith Feast: Experience Islam

By Anna Marie Martin and Amy Rice | Apr 14, 2013

Food that meets general Islamic dietary guidelines is called halal, which is what we’ll be eating during the appetizer portion during Faith Feast: an Intercultural Progressive Dinner.
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An invitation to join us at the table, help build an interfaith community in Spokane

Tracy Simmons | Apr 11, 2013

I think Samuel Pepys 17th century words will ring true in Spokane on April 21. He said, “Strange to see how a good dinner and feasting reconciles everybody.” That evening we'll come together for Faith Feast: An Intercultural Progressive Dinner.
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Spokane Faith & Values to host progressive interfaith dinner

Submitted by Tracy Simmons

SPOKANE — In keeping with its mission to increase interfaith dialogue in the area, SpokaneFaithandValues.com will celebrate its first anniversary with Faith Feast: An Intercultural Progressive Dinner. The meal will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on April 21. Guests will start with halal appetizers at The... More

Presenting Faith Feast: An Intercultural Progressive Dinner

RNS Blog Editor | Mar 22, 2013

In keeping with its mission to increase interfaith dialogue in the area, SpokaneFaithandValues.com will celebrate its first anniversary with Faith Feast: An Intercultural Progressive Dinner. The meal will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 21.
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Pope Francis has a model for Muslim engagement in St. Francis of Assisi

Omar Sacirbey | Religion News Service | Mar 15, 2013

(RNS) Just as many Catholics have connected Pope Francis’ humility and austere lifestyle with that of St. Francis of Assisi, those seeking clues on the new pontiff’s approach to Christian-Muslim relations see another example in the iconic namesake.
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