Commentary

Ten local women were honored for their accomplishments and leadership in our community, and for embodying YWCA Spokane’s mission of “eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.”

First, forgiveness and seeking justice are not the same thing. While they are both other-regarding and virtuous, there are important differences.

Consuming alcohol falls into the forbidden (in Arabic haram) category

I would say the ‘spiritual not religious’ lifestyle isn’t a real thing.

Do you think guns should be allowed in sanctuaries (for protection)?

For those who choose not to love God or are incapable of loving or loving God, this consuming fire (the love of God) is unspeakable anguish and torment for them.