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Warm greeting strikes a chord in worldwide hymnbook

It’s not every day that someone literally sings your praises, but for Demetrius O’Neal of Five Mile Prairie, that’s exactly what happened when a warm greeting he extended inspired a hymn that is now sung by thousands throughout the world.
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Sravasti Abbey consecrates new Buddha Hall

NEWPORT, Wash. – A global Buddhist community gathered Monday to consecrate the new Buddha Hall at Sravasti Abbey, marking the completion of a three-year construction project designed to serve as a refuge for those seeking peace.
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Faith and Values: Today, we need spizzerinctum and spezzature

In first -century Palestine, Jesus was considered subversive by the religious and political leaders and followers. Today, we who claim to be serious followers of Jesus should be known as subversive in the eyes of certain religious and political leaders and followers.
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Faith and Values: Neighbors coming together during pandemic created long-term trust, community

In all the world religions, we are told that caring for others is like caring for ourselves. From Hinduism comes “Wish for others what you yourself long for”; Islam says, “None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself”; “Love thy neighbor as thyself” is found in Leviticus and confirmed by Jesus. In the Baha’i faith we learn, “Blessed is he who preferreth his brother before himself.”
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North Idaho Catholic boxing class creates safe space for masculinity

In early May, a unique, free 10-week boys boxing class called King David Men’s Boxing began at the OPEX CDA gym in Coeur d’Alene. Recently, instruction wrapped up with a series of intense, sweaty and fun-filled sparring rounds in the ring for the boys ages 9 to 11. They boxed three, two-minute rounds in the ring cheered on by nearby family and friends.
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Seattle faith leaders gather for vigil in solidarity with immigrants

SEATTLE — A group of nearly 100 people came together for a multifaith vigil outside the U.S. Courthouse in Seattle on Thursday to declare solidarity with immigrant communities. Some wore kippas, clericals, necklaces bearing crosses or the Star of David. “Together in Welcome,” was co-hosted by several organizations, including the Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW, Faith Action Network, ...