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Poem: Space for Grace

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Christi Ortiz writes a poem defining the experience of 'melting' and 'surrending' into God as the way we become holy. And holiness is giving us space for grace.

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FāVS Religion News Roundup: Feb. 21

The religion news roundup this week contains several stories on legislation making waves in Idaho and Montana in surprising ways, an event featuring Holocaust survivor Helga Melmed and a sweet story of interfaith cooperation.
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Why we can’t tolerate a ‘prank’ that hurts any Spokane community

John Dawson Rhodes pleaded guilty to stealing flags and damaging property at Veradale United Church of Christ. His actions were framed as a "prank," but the Rev. Gen Heywood doesn't agree.
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Spokane’s Anam Cara turns three with ‘Best place for wellness or relaxation’ award

Hannah Talbot opened Anam Cara Healing Center in 2022, overcoming early skepticism to create a community-focused wellness space, recently winning a "Best in Downtown" award.
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FāVS Religion News Roundup: Feb. 21

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The religion news roundup this week contains several stories on legislation making waves in Idaho and Montana in surprising ways, an event featuring Holocaust survivor Helga Melmed and a sweet story of interfaith cooperation.

Spokane’s Anam Cara turns three with ‘Best place for wellness or relaxation’ award

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Why we can’t tolerate a ‘prank’ that hurts any Spokane community

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John Dawson Rhodes pleaded guilty to stealing flags and damaging property at Veradale United Church of Christ. His actions were framed as a "prank," but the Rev. Gen Heywood doesn't agree.

Poem: Space for Grace

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Fans say God doesn’t care who wins the Super Bowl

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Despite 123.7 million Super Bowl viewers, most Americans don’t believe God cares about the game’s outcome. A recent Lifeway Research study shows only 13% think God is concerned.
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US has low levels of ‘religious nationalism,’ but its impact stands out

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A recent Pew study shows the U.S. has a relatively low level of religious nationalism, with 6% of adults identifying as religious nationalists, compared to other countries.
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In sermon to Trump, Bishop Mariann Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights

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Spokane faith communities rally to support Southern California wildfire victims

High winds and dry conditions continue to fan the flames of the Southern California wildfires. Spokane faith communities offer ways to help.
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Despite growing consensus, many Jewish and Christian groups loath to admit genocide in Gaza

The United Nations and various human rights groups such as Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and Doctors Without Borders, have concluded that Israel is committing genocide. The U.S. government is nowhere near arriving at that conclusion.
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Spokane religious leaders address faith myths

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Bill McCartney, legendary football coach who founded Promise Keepers, dead at 84

Bill McCartney, a former college football coach and 1990s founder of the Promise Keepers movement, died Jan. 10.
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