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The downtrodden are not 'takers' from society

Wed, Oct 10, 12:01 a.m.

By L. Patrick Carroll

Think "if not for the grace of God go I" when looking at people on welfare. And those poor still contribute to the common good, sometimes more generously than most of us.

Seattle's great science renaissance

Thu, Sep 27, midnight

By Knute Berger

As the Pacific Science Center gears up for its half-century birthday, Mossback digs into what caused Seattle's scientific love affair and what it means for the city now.

A former Jesuit explains why he supports same-sex marriage

Tue, Sep 25, 12:01 a.m.

By L. Patrick Carroll

It was a matter of listening to gay parishioners and learning about their loving lives in the church.

Flip Side: How would Jesus vote?

Mon, Sep 24, 4:31 p.m.

By Steve Clifford

It's all there, sorta, in the New Testament.

Why stories of compassion matter to Seattle

Wed, Sep 12, 12:01 a.m.

By Gary Davis

"Hunger Games"? How about "Compassion Games"? A new effort will build on the community's resources and a 2008 visit by the Dalai Lama to make a difference.

Seattle church had supported Guantanamo detainee who died

Wed, Sep 12, 12:01 a.m.

By Pete Jackson

Adnan Latif suffered from mental health issues and was once cleared for release from Guantanamo.

Moving the fence around marriage: the conscience of a Catholic senator

Fri, Sep 7, 12:01 a.m.

By Julie Gunter

State Sen. Debbie Regala's vote in support of marriage for gay couples fit with her record as an elected official. But her decision to vote according to personal convictions came at a cost.

Seattle Weekender: talk radio, Shakers, and anarchy

Thu, Aug 23, 9:30 p.m.

By William Nachtrieb

Crosscut's guide to a culturally enriching weekend in the city. Or at least some fun.

Downtown living breeds churches

Thu, Aug 9, 4:45 p.m.

By Anthony B. Robinson

In a major reversal, congregations are thriving in city centers. And it's not just Mars Hill.

Seattle Weekender: Japantown, Tieton, and Matisse

Thu, Aug 9, 4:05 p.m.

By William Nachtrieb

Crosscut's guide to a culturally enriching weekend.

Reporting from an Eastside mosque

Fri, Jul 20, midnight

By Judy Lightfoot

Understanding the role of women in Islam starts from the inside.

Is liberal Christianity doomed?

Thu, Jul 19, midnight

By Anthony B. Robinson

A debate about the causes of decline in churchgoing overlooks some key structural issues, such as undersized churches.

David James Duncan turns loss into great success

Tue, Jul 17, midnight

By Anthony B. Robinson

Thoughts from a great Western writer on loss, wilderness and moving on.

How homeless remembrance finally found a Seattle home

Thu, Jun 21, midnight

By Alison Sargent

After a long struggle, Seattle may be the first city to offer permanent places of remembrance for its deceased homeless citizens. What public memorials tell us about art, activism and how we deal with death.

For black clergy, same-sex marriage is a struggle of allegiances

Thu, Jun 7, midnight

By Anthony B. Robinson

Obama's public announcement in support of same-sex marriage has pushed Seattle's black clergy to re-examine their beliefs about morality, marriage and civil rights.