In my mid-20s, I joined a spiritually uncharitable Christian sect and became spiritually harsh myself, mostly toward my own family.

Does the life of a pretty, blonde woman – white – have more value than an inner-city black woman? Or a Native woman who lives on the res?

Seldom are we aware of invisible scars left by spiritual or emotional trauma. Post-traumatic stress syndrome is one example. Often such spiritual injury never heals completely.

Buddhist prayers, arising from a Buddhist worldview, assert our deepest aspirations to develop excellent qualities and to live them in our daily lives in order to benefit the world.

SpokaneFāVS is hosting its second book club starting in October where participants will be reading, "An Everyday Cult" by Gerette Buglion.

The Top 8 Christian Films Everyone Needs to See Sponsored Content Contributed Does your family live for movie nights at home? If so, join the club! After all, there’s really nothing better than relaxing with loved ones and watching family-friendly entertainment. Especially when it’s a faith-based movie filled with uplifting …