There is an arrogance that goes along with hardness of heart, as well as being stubborn and unwilling to listen to others. Soft-hearted people are sometimes characterized as being mild-mannered and maybe even as pushovers, but those who are tender-hearted remember to make space for others, which is one way of respecting the dignity of other human beings.

As Faith Leaders and Leaders of Conscience of Eastern Washington and North Idaho, we are disturbed at the recent presence of Mayor Nadine Woodward at the “Let Us Worship” rally where she was on stage with Sean Feucht and Matt Shea.

We are currently living in a technological era where devices have become indispensable. These gadgets are omnipresent, adorning our everyday lives—from our pockets to our heads and everything in between. Undeniably, our increasing dependence on these tools has prompted us to contemplate the potential impact on our mental state. Let's delve into some reflections on this matter.

In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 25, 2023, someone chose to target Veradale United Church of Christ: Pride flags were stolen, banners for Black Lives Matter and Pride were torn down and diesel fuel was poured onto the grounds.

On May 16, Judy Meyer lost her race for re-election to the Community Library Network Board of Trustees after Regan’s Kootenai County GOP committee sent out a letter accusing Meyer and Regina McCrea of allowing “graphic books with text and pictures describing every imaginable sex act to be purchased and displayed to children.”

Reckless, hateful speech from a religious leader has no place in our public discourse.