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Faith Events Northwest: July 20-26

Explore this week's Northwest religion events, including conferences, Native American celebrations, immigrant advocacy training and community gatherings.

Why we really pick our World Cup team — and what it says about us

A columnist reflects on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, exploring how sports reveal our biases, shape patriotism and remind us of the power of unity.

Doctors in rural WA reject faith pledge

A Washington hospital district canceled a partnership with an Idaho pregnancy center when doctors were asked to sign a Christian statement of faith before care.

Why Jesus never needed handlers, and today’s leaders do

A columnist reflects on Jesus, celebrity culture and church leadership, arguing that barriers between leaders and ordinary people undermine human dignity.

At Freedom Con, Christian nationalists dream of ‘flipping’ Washington state

Two sociologists examine Freedom Con 2026 at the Gorge, exploring how Christian nationalism, masculinity and state politics intersect in Washington.

FāVS Religion News Roundup: July 17

This week's religion news includes LGBTQ+ politics, a proposed Spokane mosque, Idaho abortion ballot measure, Jewish outreach and Black history preservation.

Ex-students, teachers say Spokane Valley Christian school harmed more than it taught

Former students, parents and a teacher say a Spokane Classical Christian Academy caused emotional and spiritual harm while promoting a rigid Christian ideology.

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