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Father Treacy at Ninety-Nine

February 8, 2020

https://www.goskagit.com/news/at-the-rev-william-treacy-continues-legacy-of-compassion/article_ff2d689a-dc90-5244-86d5-e935be43032c.html At 99, the Rev. William Treacy continues legacy of compassion By LEAH ALLEN @Leah_SVH   MOUNT VERNON — Listening to the Rev. William Treacy speak is like taking a step back in history. “So, what would you like to know?” the Catholic priest asks, a soft smile spreading across his face. Everything. But with…

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Solidarity with our Sikh Neighbors after Bellingham Hate Crime

February 8, 2020

Man pleads not guilty to allegedly assaulting Sikh Uber driver   by Nick Popham | KOMO News Friday, December 13th 2019 WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. – A 22-year-old Bellingham man pleaded not guilty to allegedly assaulting an Uber driver who wears a turban and is a follower of the Sikh religion. The driver is still recovering…

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KOMO TV after Sri Lanka Tragedy

February 8, 2020

https://komonews.com/news/local/sri-lanka-attacks-hit-home-with-puget-sound-community-leaders-and-residents Sri Lanka attacks hit home with Puget Sound community, leaders and residents   by Suzanne Phan/KOMO News Sunday, April 21st 2019 A view of St. Sebastian’s Church damaged in blast in Negombo, north of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, April 21, 2019. Hundreds of people killed, many more hurt in Sri Lanka after explosions at…

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In the Wake of the Tree of Life Tragedy

February 8, 2020

https://komonews.com/news/local/religious-groups-stand-in-solidarity-in-wake-of-synagogue-shooting     by Suzanne Phan / KOMO News Sunday, October 28th 2018 SEATTLE — Interfaith communities are standing together and showing their support for Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue on Sunday. In Seattle, different communities are coming together to support those touched by the tragedy and to pray for healing. A prayer vigil is…

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Terry On KOMO radio after the Orlando Shooting

February 8, 2020

https://komonews.com/news/local/even-leaders-struggle-to-find-right-words-in-wake-of-this-latest-mass-shooting Even leaders struggle to find right words in wake of this latest mass shooting by Brian Calvert Monday, June 13th 2016 Some will look to their FAITH for comfort on a day like today. But as KOMO’s Brian Calvert finds out, even some faith leaders are struggling to come up with the right words.…

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Inform Yourself about Islam and American Muslims

February 8, 2020

Read A Common Word Between Us and You: www.acommonword.com Read a Letter to ISIS from Islamic Scholars and Imams: http://www.lettertobaghdadi.com/ Read a new translation of the Holy Quran Read Islam for Jews from Rabbi Firestone Read Reza Aslan’s book: No God But God Read Leslie Hazleton book  The First Muslim Get a group together to…

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Interview at Holden Village

February 8, 2020
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Faith Over Fear Roadshow – Tri-Cities Herald

February 8, 2020

https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article209442774.html Are you afraid of Muslims? This pastor says ‘Islamophobia’ is dangerous By Sara Schilling Pasco, WA Hate groups in the U.S. spend millions of dollars each year whipping up anti-Muslim sentiment through websites, videos, white papers and the like, a Washington pastor said. That industry — the “Islamophobia industry” — is a dangerous thing,…

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Faith Over Fear Roadshow – The Daily News

February 8, 2020

https://tdn.com/news/local/faith-over-fear-looks-to-fight-islamophobia-at-tuesday-event/article_4a09665f-acb4-5479-9622-72d68c668c09.html “Faith Over Fear” looks to fight Islamophobia at Tuesday event Jackson Hogan Sep 14, 2017   A Christian-Muslim speaker duo who will appear in a Longview church Tuesday hope to improve relations among all faiths and to combat what they call the “Islamophobia industry.” A presentation called “Faith Without Fear: Standing With Our Muslim…

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