CNN is reporting that "significant progress" is being made this morning regarding the fiscal cliff.
Read More »The Axis of Evil in Me
There are few moments that are truly capable of resizing a person. Death is the main force that cuts people down to size. It is inevitable, and the only guarantee in life. As many have pointed out before, we often live as though death is a myth.
Read More »CNN’s Piers Morgan suggests amending the Bible over gay rights
While speaking with Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren on CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight" on Christmas Eve, host Piers Morgan suggested amending the Bible to fit his liberal worldview on gay rights and same-sex marriage.
Newsbusters' Randy Hall said that Morgan referenced a passage "that states adultery is punishable by being stoned to death."
Read More »Join SpokaneFAVS writers at Chairs Coffee to discuss God, faith and the Newtown shooting
When a gunman killed 20 children and six adults at a Newtown elementary school earlier this month, our writers were quick to respond by offering reflections on the Spokane Faith & Values site.
Please join us for this informal spiritual discussion. We've read your comments, and now look forward to meeting you in person.
Read More »As bells toll, clergy push Congress on gun control
WASHINGTON — As bells tolled across the country on Friday (Dec. 21) in memory of lives lost in Newtown, Conn., religious leaders gathered outside the Washington National Cathedral to push congregants and Congress to prevent further gun violence.
“Is the need for sensible gun control a religious issue?” asked Rabbi David Saperstein, director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism.
Read More »My Visit to Sandy Hook
The assault weapon debate is starting to rage as our legislators are beginning to realize that changes to mental health funding and a look-see at these violent video games that target teen boys and young men need to be addressed.
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