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Spokane Buddhist Temple hosts Obon Festival to honor ancestors with dance, culture

The Spokane Buddhist Temple’s Obon Festival on July 20 highlights Japanese Buddhist traditions of honoring ancestors through dance, drumming, and cultural expression.

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UPDATE: Judge blocks WA law requiring priests to break confessional in child abuse cases

Catholic bishops in Washington are asking a federal court to block a new law requiring clergy to report child abuse, arguing it infringes on religious freedom and the sanctity of confession.

Religion News Roundup: July 18

Religion news roundup for Eastern Washington and North Idaho, July 18

My city was one of hundreds expecting federal funds to help manage rising heat wave risk – then EPA terminated the grants

In June 2021, a deadly heat wave pushed temperatures to 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) in Spokane, Washington

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Why becoming a parent at 44 feels exactly right

Becoming a parent at 44 has brought unexpected emotions — from grief over lost time to gratitude for the growth that made this moment possible.

Ask a Muslim: What rules do I have to follow to join Islam?

In order to join Islam or become a Muslim, there are no rules but a belief and intent followed by living life according to the five pillars of Islam.

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UPDATE: Judge blocks WA law requiring priests to break confessional in child abuse cases

Catholic bishops in Washington are asking a federal court to block a new law requiring clergy to report child abuse, arguing it infringes on religious freedom and the sanctity of confession.

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Pope Leo XIV’s latest US bishop appointment sparks mixed reactions over LGBTQ+ outreach

Bishop-elect Thomas Hennen was appointed by Pope Leo XIV to lead the Diocese of Baker, Oregon, on Thursday (July 10).

Girls camp grieves loss of campers and counselors in Texas floods that killed over 100 people

Camp Mystic, a girls Christian summer camp in the heart of Texas' flash floods, said 27 campers and counselors killed, bringing the death toll to over 100 as of July 7.

55% of churchgoers say faith grew stronger during pandemic

New research challenges assumptions about COVID-19's impact on American religiosity, showing majority of church attenders report stronger faith since 2020.

Family, faith and freedom: What do Americans value most?

Nearly half of U.S. adults (49%) say family is one of their top three personal values —far more than any other value – according to a new Gallup-Aspen Ideas survey.  

At memorial, friends mourn loss of Jennifer Lyell, SBC whistleblower and publishing exec

On a hot and humid summer day, Thursday afternoon (June 26), a group of mourners gathered in a small chapel at Immanuel Nashville church to say goodbye to Jennifer Lyell.

Prayer in school divides Americans as Texas law takes effect

A new report finds Americans split on prayer in school, with half saying Christian prayers led by teachers are OK. Approval ranges widely from state to state.

Suspect in killing of Minnesota legislator is a minister who evangelized in Africa

Vance Boelter, suspect in the killing of Minnesota legislator, is an ordained missionary who has preached in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in recent years.

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