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First Amendment expert links religious freedom to global interfaith work in Spokane talk

Religious freedom expert spoke on how interfaith dialogue and freedom advocacy lifts up faith communities in Spokane and worldwide on Jan. 29.

Protecting Indigenous faiths means protecting sacred lands

Indigenous faiths deserve the same First Amendment protections as all religions, yet sacred lands are being destroyed and religious freedoms denied.

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.

Yes. Separation of church and state is in the Constitution.

Modern politicians say the founders did not include the separation of church and state in the U.S. Constitution. Historians show why that's a not true.

The wolf you feed: The fight against white Christian nationalism

Understanding the threat of white Christian nationalism. Explore the implications and dangers of this growing trend in American politics.

Facebook Post Misleads: Reading Bible in School Does Not Prevent Prison Sentences

The author critiques a Facebook post suggesting that allowing Bible reading in public schools could prevent imprisonment. She argues against this oversimplified view, highlighting issues such as religious diversity among students and the dangers of promoting one religious text over others. She also distinguishes between adult prisoners and schoolchildren, dismissing the analogy as flawed.

In Divisive Decision City Council Denounces Mayor for Attendance at ‘Let Us Worship’ Event

The Spokane City Council voted 4-3 Monday night in favor of denouncing Mayor Nadine Woodward for her appearance onstage with Matt Shea and Sean Feucht at the controversial “Let Us Worship” event she attended just over a month ago.

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