Seattle's civil rights laws don't protect against caste discrimination — but they soon could In the Seattle area’s South Asian Community there is a growing concern of discrimination based on a person’s caste. City councilmember Kshama Sawant aims to expand the city’s civil rights measures to address this.
1 in 10 Americans say the COVID-19 vaccine conflicts with their religious beliefs A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute and the Interfaith Youth Core shows most Americans believe too many people are using religious beliefs as a reason not to get vaccinated.
Needing The Support Of Catholic Women, Democrats Are Careful With Amy Coney Barrett Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have looked ways to challenge Barrett's conservative views without alienating her Catholic supporters.
'Service is also action': An imam, a pastor, a rabbi and a philosopher on faith and radical change Three faith leaders and a philosopher talk with KUOW's Ross Reynolds about service and responsibility as we face COVID-19, systemic racism, and economic catastrophe.
Ep. 4: Are We Going to Be OK? Faith, fasting, and community-building during a pandemic For interfaith leader and Harvard grad Aneelah Afzali, the coinciding of Covid-19 and Ramadan brings unexpected opportunities and challenges.
Seattle Now: Jesus has entered the chat In a crisis, many people turn to their faith for strength and guidance. But the coronavirus pandemic is stopping congregations from... well, congregating. How are faith communities keeping themselves healthy and connected in the face of social distancing?
Rachel Held Evans, Christian Writer Who Questioned Evangelical Beliefs, Dies At 37 Evans had been placed in a medically induced coma after a severe allergic reaction to antibiotics. She was known for her progressive writings about Christianity and her own faith journey.
At Lent, Catholics Reflect On Faith As Sex Abuse Scandal Shakes The Church On the first Sunday of Lent, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sister Joan Chittister about the holiday's meaning amid the ongoing abuse scandal.
Provoked By Trump, The Religious Left Is Finding Its Voice The Trump Administration has inspired a new activism on the part of liberal religious groups. Like the Moral Majority of the late '70s, they fear an assault on their most basic Christian values.
From an old church parking lot springs affordable housing A lot of churches in Seattle have more land than they need. With shrinking congregations, many no longer need their large parking lots. A growing number...