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Gonzaga Students Stage Walkout, Demand University Divest from Companies Linked to Gaza Conflict

On Wednesday Gonzaga University’s Community for Justice in Palestine held a walk out during the lunch hour on campus to stand in solidarity with those being killed in Gaza. The group is demanding that GU divest in arms manufacturers, defense stocks and companies whose activities or investments contribute to or enable the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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From Phone Book to Leadership: Liz Moore’s Journey with Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane

The phone book led Liz Moore to the Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane decades ago when she was a teenager, and she’s now celebrating her 15th year as the executive director of the community organization.

Rents Are Unaffordable Nationwide. A Renter’s Tax Credit Could Help.

According to the Low-Income Housing Coalition, there is no state or county in the United States where someone working full-time at minimum wage can afford a modest two-bedroom apartment. This column explores why that is through one women's personal experience in Las Vegas.
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11 Christian Businesses and Companies That Have Great Values

There are several Christian businesses that have great values along with a positive brand image. Check out some of these businesses here.

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I will not be voting for President Trump should he become the nominee. His continued lies, lack of repentance and zero moral clarity are a dealbreaker for me. 

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From Phone Book to Leadership: Liz Moore’s Journey with Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane

The phone book led Liz Moore to the Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane decades ago when she was a teenager, and she’s now celebrating her 15th year as the executive director of the community organization.

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Rents Are Unaffordable Nationwide. A Renter’s Tax Credit Could Help.

According to the Low-Income Housing Coalition, there is no state or county in the United States where someone working full-time at minimum wage can afford a modest two-bedroom apartment. This column explores why that is through one women's personal experience in Las Vegas.

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United Methodist Church Makes Historic Moves Toward LGBTQ Inclusion

The United Methodist Church moved a step closer this week toward lifting its decades-old ban on same-sex weddings and LGBTQ clergy through a series of groundbreaking votes at the denomination's General Conference.

Taylor Swift’s ‘TTPD’: Religious Imagery for a Spiritually Syncretic Era

Though Taylor Swift hasn’t explicitly stated anything publicly about her faith since the now-famous 2018 documentary clip where she claimed "I live in Tennessee. I'm a Christian," her growing cache of religious references in her latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," reveals a comfortability with her generation’s revolving divine du jour.

Israelis Prepare for a Passover Overshadowed by War and Loss

As the normally joyous communal holiday of Passover approaches this year, many Israelis say the war in Gaza has dampened the prospect of holding a Seder — the communal retelling of the ancient Israelites’ escape from Egypt from enslavement based on the Bible’s Book of Exodus. 

U.S. Supreme Court Allows Idaho to Enforce Gender Care Ban While Lawsuit Plays Out

The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed Idaho to enforce House Bill 71, a law banning Idaho youth from receiving gender-affirming care medications and surgeries.

How Not to Comfort the Mourning: Hospital Chaplain J.S. Park Talks Grief in New Book

In J.S. Park's latest book, “As Long as You Need: Permission to Grieve,” he draws on nearly a decade of sitting with people on the worst day of their lives, offering vivid stories from the bedside and his own life to show why an unrushed, authentic approach to grieving allows people to honor their loss for what it is.

Part-Time Clergy Score Highest in Every Health and Wellness Category  

The 2023 clergy health and wellness data are in, and they send a clear message: employment status makes a big difference in a pastor’s wellbeing. Those doing best in all respects are in part-time ministry positions.

As Trump Hawks Bible, Debate Over ‘Christian America’ Spreads Outside Church

During the heyday of American churchgoing, some presidents sought to use religion to unite the country. In the age of Trump, it is one more thing to fight over.

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Ask an EOC: Can You Confess in Private to God but not in Church Confession and be Forgiven?

Concerning the sacrament of Confession, Christ directly gave the authority to his Church to remit or retain the sins of the penitent. 

Ask a Hindu: Why Do You Not Believe in a God?

Why, as a Hindu, do you not believe in a God and everything in the universe indicates his existence?

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Balancing Transparency and Privacy: Ethical Considerations in Employee Monitoring

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How Does Faith Help Mental Health

Faith can play a huge role in our mental health and well-being. It influences our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and world view. 

Sustainable Living and Financial Freedom: Eco-Friendly Outdoor Projects With a Reverse Mortgage

Living in a way that is sustainable and allows for financial freedom has never been more linked together. This can be seen from a survey that found out that 65% of homeowners are ready to pay extra money for a house certified as healthy or green when they choose their new living place. It pushes many people to find clever answers in order to enhance their living conditions but also stay financially secure.

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Ethical practices are guiding principles that influence individuals' actions and decisions in a world shaped by diverse beliefs and values.

Faith in the Fight: Beneil Dariush’s Spiritual Journey Inside and Outside the UFC Octagon

Beneil Dariush, an Iranian-American UFC fighter, represents a unique figure in the world of mixed martial arts—a sport often characterized by its physicality and aggression.