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BRIEF: Upcoming interfaith panel to examine death penalty

| May 6, 2013

An interfaith panel slated for June 5 will explore why the death penalty should be repealed in Washington. "Honoring Life: A Compassionate Discussion on the Death Penalty" will include five speakers from different faiths, who will discuss why they believe capital punishment is unacceptable for a compassionate, civilized people, according to event organizer Victoria Thorpe.
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A Catholic commentary on the writing of the Torah – Part II

| Apr 25, 2013

The Hebrew Bible tells the story of Israel and her relationship with God. The story unfolds from the beginning of creation, illustrating the eternal divine plan of election and formation. The first five books, the Torah, were traditionally believed to have been written by Moses and pre-date the prophets and writings.
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What’s so “super” about the Super Mitzvah (or Golden Rule)?

| Apr 24, 2013

Although the Mitzvah (commandment) “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18) that appears in the scriptural portion that was read in all synagogues worldwide this last Saturday (April 20) is but one among 613 religious obligations that are noted in the Torah, it has been dubbed “The Golden Rule” or the “Super Mitzvah.”
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A Catholic commentary on the writing of the Torah: Part I

| Apr 21, 2013

The first five books of the Hebrew Bible are often known as “Torah,” which means “The Law.” This title indicates the shared Jewish and Christian tradition that Genesis through Deuteronomy represents a cohesive divine revelation to ancient Israel in the Sinai desert following the Exodus event and giving of the covenant. Most Bible scholars agree that the Torah resembles legal codes and treaties found among neighboring ancient Near Eastern cultures and have documented correlations between Torah and legal codes of the Babylonian, Assyrian and Hittite Empires.
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The meaning of marriage evolves

| Apr 16, 2013

The human consciousness evolves and so, therefore, do relationships. The whole idea of marriage was to ensure that a couple, man and woman, could procreate and thereby extend the size and power of a particular tribe or even religion.
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Discussing the intersection of Judaism and feminism

| Apr 8, 2013

Judaic scholar Andrea Lieber concluded her visit to Gonzaga University Monday evening by discussing the intersection of feminism and Judaism and examining ways the faith is evolving when it comes to gender roles, as well as ways it continues to grapple with traditional customs. Lieber is a professor of religious studies at Dickinson College and author of “The Essential Guide to Jewish Prayer and Practices.”
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Planning an interfaith wedding

| Apr 4, 2013

At times, planning an interfaith wedding feels like owning an obscure make of car. You go all around town trying to find parts for it, only to discover that no one has them. As it turns out, you need to make them yourself, in your garage.
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BRIEF: Scholar to lecture on Holocaust, feminine space in Judaism

| Apr 2, 2013

Andrea Lieber, associate professor of religious studies at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., will lecture and lead a discussion in two events at Gonzaga University on Holocaust Remembrance Day, which begins the evening of April 7 and ends the evening of April 8. Lieber will speak on and invite discussion on the topic, “What Does the Holocaust Mean to You?” — starting at 5:30 p.m., April 7 in the Foley Center Library, Teleconference Room.
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26 Mar

President Obama’s call for a just peace in the Middle East

Submitted by Rev. John Wimberly

Presbyterians for Middle East Peace commends President Obama on his just-completed trip to Israel. The President spoke powerfully to the fact that the rights and aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians must be recognized for peace to be possible. He described the harsh reality of the threats... More

Have your cake on Passover, and eat it too

| Mar 25, 2013

With the Passover holiday coming up, there are several recipes anyone can use for desserts, whether it is after the Seder meal or during the Passover holiday. There are several cakes and cookies that can be made with the use of matzo meal instead of regular flour.
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