Commentary

Following attacks on seven U.S. mosques in the last two weeks, including three attacks last weekend, many Muslim Americans are approaching the end of Ramadan on Sunday (Aug. 19) under a cloud of fear as Muslim groups try to increase security without spurring panic.

Panhandlers, beggars, bums, street musicians with their hats out and all other folks looking for handouts have long been part of society and will continue to be as long as money is the dominant factor in our world.

The annual Women of Faith Conference begins tomorrow at Spokane Arena.

This year's theme, "Celebrate What Matters," focuses on God's constant love — through triumphs and tragedies, according to a news release.

Lost in Transition by Sixpence None the Richer, originally planned for August of 2010, was finally recently released just last week.  During their early years they recorded under a Christian label, but went more mainstream in 1997.

In the wake of such incredible heartache and tragedy, Sikhs have unquestionably handled the situation with dignity and resolve. In a time where anger and outrage spill across TV screens, editorial columns, airways and phone lines, it would have been no surprise to hear that the Sikh community was violently outraged about what happened.

A security guard is recovering after he was shot Wednesday morning (Aug. 15) in the headquarters of the Family Research Council, a conservative Christian lobbying group.

Authorities said the security guard was shot in the arm after confronting an armed man in the building’s lobby.