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Spokane’s religion wrap-up: Women religious, art exhibit, holidays, holistic fair and veterans

How about let’s not talk politics in this wrap-up? A lot is happening around town that’s not related to the election. But if you’re really hungry for it, check out Pastor Bill Farley’s blog.
On Saturday the Mind, Body, Spirit Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Unity Church of Spokane.

Hug it out, or slug it out?

Like it, love it, or hate it, Referendum 74 is now the official law of Washington State. Adults may marry whom they please, be they heterosexual or homosexual. Ministers will still be allowed to follow their conscience, and have the right to refuse marriage. Dire predictions have been made, but my prediction is: Just like other areas where gay marriage is allowed, life will be pretty normal from now on.

Did you ‘unfriend’ anybody this campaign season?

Facebook became a political battleground this campaign season.

Status updates, links and uploaded images showed many people's true red or blue colors.

BRIEF: Professor to discuss the Christian perspective on immigration reform

On the heels of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the controversial Arizonan immigration law, Whitworth Political Science Professor Julia Stronks will present her second Lindaman Chair lecture, "Christian Perspectives on Immigration Reform," on Nov. 14, at Whitworth University.

FAVS week in photos

Each week, the five Faith and Values sites compile their top photos to give you a glance at what is happening in communities around the country. Here's a look at what happened from Oct 31 - Nov. 6. In this week's mix, you'll get highlights from Election Day, a look at the aftermath of Hurrican Sandy and a singer from ZZ Top, all set to Native American flute music.

Gratitude, intentionally

I don’t know what I would do without everyday epiphanies.

In recovery circles, they are called “aha!” moments…those times when things suddenly make sense just a little bit.

Muse offers Christian gangsta rap jazz odyssey, and then some

Muse describes their music as "Christian gangsta rap jazz odyssey with some ambient rebellious dubstep and face-melting metal flamenco cowboy psychedelia." That about covers it. But most critics see them as alternative rock, often on the side of harder metal. "The 2nd Law" is their sixth album and the title refers to the Second Law of Thermodynamics, also known as entropy, or the state of disorder, which is probably why it appeals to hard rockers.

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