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We always want more

There's evil in the world because we're always unsatisfied.

People are hurt

Because people are hurt by experiences

Not satisfied

Because people are not satisfied with being human

Oban Festival

Oban Festival at the Spokane Buddhist Temple.

Are atheists smarter than believers? Not exactly.

A new study of almost a century’s worth of data shows that the smarter you are, the less likely you are to believe in God.

The study, conducted by Miron Zuckerman, a psychologist at the University of Rochester, examined the findings of 63 earlier studies — one dating back to the 1920s — that measured intelligence and religiosity.

Is God an angry ogre? Presbyterians and Baptists debate

The dispute over dropping a beloved Christian song from a new Presbyterian hymnal has widened into a multi-denominational tussle, with Baptists joining the fray.

At issue are various Christian doctrines of the atonement, which attempt to explain why Jesus died and whether his death satisfies God’s wrath over humankind’s sinfulness.

Ask An Atheist: What motivates you to be a contributor with Spokane Faith & Values?

Q. What motivates you to be a contributor with Spokane Faith & Values? As an atheist, has interfaith dialogue been a valuable experience in your life? What is your experience with other atheists including themselves in this endeavor?

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