Commentary

CNN is reporting that "significant progress" is being made this morning regarding the fiscal cliff.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.