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Would society be better without religion?

A friend of mine, let’s call him Mr. Pink, once told me that in the future modern religions will be relegated to the position of mythology in our society. He said as our society becomes more educated the number of atheists will grow.

Celebrating the Fourth with carillon music

Wesley Arai pushes down on the batons with his fists, and presses the pedals with the tips of his toes — delicately manipulating the 49 cast iron bells, which have made their home in the South Hill skyline.

Below, on the south lawn of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, dozens sit on lawn chairs or blankets and listen to the patriotic tunes wafting from Bishop Cross Tower, waiting for the fireworks to begin.

Former white supremacist sheds hate and embraces Christianity

Two years ago, Chris Simpson led a white pride march.

Six months ago, he abandoned the white supremacy movement.
On April 15, he was baptized.

Physical fitness is good, mental fitness is better

For many years I was a fitness instructor/trainer for different YMCA’s in the Midwest, actively teaching various fitness or aquatics classes three to times times a day for 18 years.  My job was to help others achieve.

BRIEF: Guest to speak against death penalty

Jason Baldwin served 18 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Today he’s an advocate for abolishing the death penalty and on July 21 will be in Spokane to tell his story.

Both my parents are of Protestant tradition but two different denominations

Both my parents are of Protestant tradition but two different denominations, a Methodist and a Baptist.

Should the American flag fly in worship space?

This week I’ve been in Canada and experienced their celebration of Canada Day. And as our own Independence Day approaches, I find myself reflecting on nationalism as well as the balance between a deep love of one’s country, and a rabid nationalism that confuses love of country with a religion that demonizes ‘the other.’

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