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On April 16, I was part of a rally at City Hall, and one of a multitude of people who testified in support of a non-binding resolution in support of marriage equality. Despite record numbers in attendance at the meeting, the measure was tabled by the councilmembers.
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Spokane is full of activists. Some are in the faith community, some aren’t. But either way people are working hard to make changes in the community. Sam Fletcher writes for SpokaneFAVS about the many flavors and varieties of civic activism and how it intersects with religion.
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Prior to going to seminary, I worked in the performing arts as a stage manager. I have a lot of colorful friends from those days.
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Tonight gay rights advocates from The Pride Foundation, Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane, Destinations of Spokane and Westminster United Church of Christ will swarm Spokane City Hall, where the city council is expected to vote on resolution supporting gay marriage.
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Today outside of City Hall, the Rev. Jim CastroLang will read a proclamation from local clergy supporting gay marriage.
"Today, I stand with 18 area religious leaders along with citizens and elected officials from the many neighborhoods of our city, who say to the Spokane City Council: vote yes for the Marriage Equality Resolution”, CastroLang said in a press release.
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In response to the city council’s decision to table the issue of same-sex marriage in Spokane, a group of activists have organized a flash mob kiss-in at Riverpark Square this weekend.
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To show support for same-sex marriage about 10 couples scattered around River Park Square on Sunday for a flash mob kiss-in.
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I don’t think it’s ever ok for a preacher to speak about politics. Much of our world’s trouble has...
I feel like people are often far more concerned about the wedding day than everything (the marriage!...
A fine answer, Rev! Babies can be a sex-killer for a lot of reasons: pain being chief among them....
Provoking questions! As a single guy I don’t have a clue, but I sense you have a deeper understandin...
I never have a hard time steering away from people and focusing on policies, principles and programs...
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