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FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · Jun 19

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FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 16h

Spokane and Seattle joined more than 2,500 “No Kings” protests that took place across the nation on Saturday.

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#nokings #spokane #seattle #trump #politics

FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 2d

Dr. Ben Carson, former neurosurgeon and secretary of housing and urban development, spoke to a packed Wolff Auditorium at Gonzaga University last week, urging students to read more independently and resist divisive narratives.

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Spokane Events & Faith News: Oct. 16–30 Highlights

News Roundup: Food drives, mental health campaigns, spiritual events, and more in Spokane and North Idaho.

FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 3d

Does political rhetoric and praising Jesus belong in the same speech or gathering? Today's article examines Christian values and whether political rhetoric aligns with them.

@cassybenefield.bsky.social and @aaronhedge.bsky.social report.

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Cassy Benefield @cassybenefield.bsky.social · 3d

Latest story for FāVS News: Does political rhetoric, some saying people who believe different are "evil," and praising Jesus belong in the same speech or gathering? Got to cover this with my colleague Aaron Hedge. @aaronhedge.bsky.social @favsnews.bsky.social

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Charlie Kirk’s Death Fuels Christian Nationalist Push

After Charlie Kirk’s killing, groups like TPUSA invoke faith to advance political goals. Some Christians say it distorts the message of Jesus.

FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 4d

A program to help migrants and seasonal farmworkers get a GED has been cut by the federal government.

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#favsnews #farmworkers #wsu #migrant #ged #fundingcuts #trump #politics

WSU GED Program for Migrant Workers Cut After Funding Loss

WSU’s High School Equivalency Program for migrant farmworkers has lost federal funding and will shut down.

FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 4d

"By and large, goodness, fair play and kindness are in the hearts of all people. 'Do unto others' is not just Christian wisdom. It’s human wisdom," our columnist writes.

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#column #opinion #trump #religion #god #faith #ethics #christianity #politics

Trump, Grace, Love, and the Folly of Conditional Morality

President Trump’s view that goodness is transactional misses the Christian message of love and grace. True goodness uplifts humanity — not just the self.

FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 5d

American Jews and Muslims celebrate ceasefire deal, but cautiously

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Faith Leaders Respond to Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Jewish, Muslim, and Christian groups express cautious hope after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire ends two years of war between Israel and Hamas.

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Tracy Simmons @reportertracy.bsky.social · 5d

Two new co-executive directors are leading Salish School of Spokane into its next chapter. Read about their shared leadership and vision for the future: bit.ly/4ojprv0
#Spokane #NativeEducation #LanguageRevitalization #IndigenousLeadership #SalishLanguage

Salish School of Spokane Ushers in 2 new leaders

Two new co-executive directors bring shared leadership to the Salish School of Spokane, continuing its mission of language and cultural revitalization.

FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 5d

"The frontier between life and death is like the frontier between knowing and not-knowing,” Walter Hesford writes today.

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#memoryloss #column #buddhism #lifelessons #spokane #idaho

Facing memory loss together: Buddhist lessons

Exploring aging, buddhists, memory loss, and the frontier between life and death through the lens of Buddhism and loving presence in uncertainty.

FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 6d

“For survivors, having a safe space (that) they feel they can call their own is a vital component of recovering from trauma," Sebastian Ruiz, the Community Policy Liaison for MiA said.

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#favsnews #domesticviolence #mujeresinaction #spokane #homelessness #housing

Casa MiA: Housing for Domestic Violence Survivors in Spokane

MiA is building Casa MiA, a permanent housing community for domestic violence survivors in Spokane, set to open in 2027. A safe place to heal and thrive.

FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 6d

Ask a Jew: antisemite vs anti-Semite

Learn more about the spelling and history below.

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#askajew #favsnews #antisemitism #antisemite #history #religion #jewish #HolocaustRemembrance

Ask a Jew: antisemite vs anti-Semite

Antisemite or anti-semite? Explore why scholars and institutions now use “antisemitism” without a hyphen to clearly define hatred of Jews.

FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 7d

While Tedrow is the first woman to serve as pastor of the church, she said gender hasn’t been a focus for the congregation. Female pastors are common in the Presbyterian Church (USA), and Tedrow has been the first woman pastor at other congregations.

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First Woman Pastor at Moscow's First Presbyterian Announced

Rev. Tricia Tedrow is the first woman to lead First Presbyterian Church of Moscow in its 145-year history. Her installation takes place Sunday at 3:30 p.m.

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Tracy Simmons @reportertracy.bsky.social · 8d

@favsnews.bsky.social has followed this story from the start. After lawsuits from Catholic and Orthodox churches, Washington revised its clergy reporting law to protect confessional secrecy — praised by religious liberty groups, condemned by survivor advocates.
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State Preserves Clergy Confession Privilege in Abuse Law

A new WA law makes clergy mandated reporters but preserves the confessional privilege, raising debate over religious freedom vs child safety.

FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 8d

The state agreed to include clergy as mandated reporters but carved out an exception preserving the privileged confessional communication, similar to attorney-client privilege.

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State Preserves Clergy Confession Privilege in Abuse Law

A new WA law makes clergy mandated reporters but preserves the confessional privilege, raising debate over religious freedom vs child safety.

FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 9d

We always are looking for donations, but there are numerous other ways to get involved with FāVS. See more below:

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Get Involved - FāVS News

FāVS News is currently seeking experienced freelance reporters to cover the rich religious landscape of Eastern Washington and North Idaho. We aim to provide

FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 9d

Religion news roundup!
1. Second sexual abuse lawsuit against Faith Baptist Church set for trial in October 2026

2. YWCA Spokane urges support amid surge in crisis helpline calls and federal funding cuts

3. Gonzaga honors anti-hate leaders with 2025 awards

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October FāVS Spokane Faith & Justice Roundup

FāVS' Church lawsuit updates, hate-crime awards, bra nonprofit needs, YWCA’s helpline surge, and more Spokane faith and justice news this October.

FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 10d

Among the most memorable sights in the Spokane area is the 180-foot gothic sandstone structure of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist located on Spokane’s South Hill.

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#favsnews #spokane #cathedral #evangelist #church #100yearanniversary #idaho

St. John’s Cathedral Marks 100 Years of Legacy

Spokane’s St. John’s Cathedral celebrates 100 years with events honoring its past, while shaping a vision of hope, inclusion, and community for the future.

FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 10d

"Your life does matter, and every single day you live, you make a
difference in the world. And you get to choose the difference that you make." — Jane Goodall's final message

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#JaneGoodall #columns #lifelessons #famouslastwords #netflixdocumentary #jewish #spokane

Jane Goodall’s Final Message: Your Life Matters

Jane Goodall’s last words remind us: every life has purpose. Her message of hope and compassion urges us to light our own unique candle.

FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 11d

A year after buying church from Messiah Lutheran, hundreds fill pews of St. Mary’s Ethiopian Orthodox Church for holiday and feast
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#spokane #ethiopianorthodox #church #holiday #celebration

St. Mary’s Ethiopian Orthodox Celebrates Faith and Freedom

After years of renting space, St. Mary’s Ethiopian Orthodox in Spokane celebrates its first major festival in its own building.

FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 11d

"Spirituality should be hard sometimes. Faith is nothing if unchallenged," Janet Marugg writes in today's column.

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#spirituality #opinion #witchcrafts #humanism #wicca #religion #faith #pagan #intuition #spokanewashington

Witchcraft, Humanism, and the Search for Meaning

Exploring modern witchcraft and occultism as spiritual self-direction, with a humanist lens, a critical mind, and a respect for doing no harm.

FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 12d

Ever notice how Jewish terms can be spelled differently? Hyphen Parent breaks down why and the significance in today's Ask a Jew column.

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#jewish #askajew #hanukkah #hebrew #religion

Ask a jew: Why Spelling Matters More Than You Think

Ask a jew: Transcribing Hebrew and Yiddish into English is complex. “Chanukah” vs. “Hanukkah” isn’t just spelling, it’s about culture, accuracy, and identity.

FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 13d

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FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 13d

“Christian nationalism is not only a theological heresy, but I think it’s also a threat to democracy, and it’s doing a lot of damage to authentic Christian faith,” Shane Claiborne said.

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#spokane #christiannationalism #evangelical #faith #events

Shane Claiborne Confronts Christian Nationalism

Christian activist Shane Claiborne calls Christian nationalism a threat to faith and democracy during talks at Whitworth and Eastern Washington universities.

FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 15d

For Gen Z adults, the oldest of whom are now reaching their late 20s, suicide is taking more lives than 10 years ago when millennials were the same age, according to a Stateline analysis of federal death statistics.

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#genz #mentalhealth #spirituality

Gen Z Suicide Rates Rising Nationwide

Suicide rates among Gen Z adults are climbing, especially for Black and Hispanic men. Experts cite untreated depression, stigma, and social media.

FāVS News @favsnews.bsky.social · 16d

“In a time of political violence and cultural chaos, Psalm 137 reminds us how grief and rage can be transformed into hope,” Paul Graves writes in today’s column.

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#politics #culture #hope #columns #rage #healing #psalms #bible #charliekirk

Psalm 137 and the Rage of a Divided Nation

A reflection on Psalm 137, political violence, and how honest lament can transform rage into healing in a time of national division and despair.