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Strange bedfellows: Deists and Baptists insist on church/state separation

A columnist explores how early Baptists, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison helped establish America's tradition of liberty and church-state separation.

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‘faith250’ in the Pacific Northwest: Three organizations join forces to a time of community and conversation

Faith250 brought religious leaders together across the Pacific Northwest to promote interfaith dialogue, engagement and shared values during America's 250th.

FāVS Religion News Roundup: July 3

This week's Northwest faith news roundup covers a Supreme Court case, Freedom Con, WSU's tribal partnership, Turning Point USA and more.

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Egypt, Iran demand FIFA cancel Pride events at Seattle World Cup match

Seattle's Pride-designated 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Egypt and Iran has sparked international debate over LGBTQ+ rights, religion, culture and more.

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Strange bedfellows: Deists and Baptists insist on church/state separation

A columnist explores how early Baptists, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison helped establish America's tradition of liberty and church-state separation.

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18-year-old college student walking 1,000 miles for Tibet

EAST IDAHO NEWS - As many gear up to celebrate the U.S.’s 250th Independence Day Celebration this upcoming week, one local 18-year-old man will be walking 300 miles straight through Idaho, Montana and Wyoming for some folks who cannot celebrate independence.

She broke barriers as a priest. She spends retirement organizing against ‘Christofascism.’

THE 19TH - From her ordination to organizing with the NAACP, Rev. Carter Heyward has always set a 'place at the table' for those previously denied.

God’s whole body and ours

CHRISTIAN CENTURY - A multisensory, embodied approach to worship works well for many people with disabilities—and for everyone else, too.

Indigenous sculptor Greyshoes brings ‘sounds, colors, rhythms, meaning and spiritual nature’ to Marmot Art Space

Spokesman-Review: The first piece stone sculptor Upton “Greyshoes” Ethelbah Jr. carved came with an element of “I told you so.”

Jury awards $160,000 in Idaho State University racial discrimination case

IDAHO CAPITAL SUN - Student said she was wrongfully removed from clinical rotation at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

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Asbury Theological Seminary cut by United Methodist Church over same-sex marriage issue

Asbury Seminary is no longer an approved school for United Methodist candidates after disagreements over LGBTQ+ inclusion and denominational standards.

New BYU study finds religious participation linked to better physical health

A new BYU study finds regular religious participation is linked to healthier lifestyles, lower addiction rates and improved physical health.

New Study Reveals Americans Want A Religiously Diverse Nation

A new study finds most Americans support religious and cultural diversity, while debates over immigration, faith and national identity continue.

Actor who played Dwight on ‘The Office’ promotes religious freedom on Capitol Hill

Actor Rainn Wilson joined lawmakers and faith leaders to highlight religious freedom as ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Faith Events Northwest: May 31–June 7

From a Nez Perce author event and Buddhist teachings to Jewish community gatherings, explore upcoming faith events across the Inland Northwest.

San Diego mosque shooting victims remembered as ‘men of courage, sacrifice and faith’

Three Muslim men who died shielding worshippers in San Diego mosque attack are honored as heroes amid hate-crime probe.

After 25 years of decline, US churches see attendance rebound, new study finds

A new national report offers the most comprehensive look yet at how America's churches have fared since COVID-19 — and the picture is more hopeful than many expected.

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