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28.02.2026 19:11 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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CNN spotlights Christian nationalism in Idaho CNN’s “The Whole Story” examines the rise of Christian nationalism, focusing on Doug Wilson and Moscow, Idaho, airing Feb. 22 at 5 p.m.

UPDATE: CNN to spotlight Doug Wilson in deep dive on Christian nationalism March 8

24.02.2026 17:28 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Minnesota faith groups sue DHS over access to immigrant detainees Minnesota faith groups sue DHS, alleging ICE barred clergy from ministering to immigrant detainees at Whipple building, violating First Amendment and RFRA rights.

Minnesota faith groups sue DHS over access to immigrant detainees
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24.02.2026 17:26 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Boise Jewish congregation welcomes new rabbi, restores century-old Torah scrolls - FāVS News Jewish Boiseans gathered with the broader community this weekend to celebrate the formal installation of a new rabbi and the restoration of their historic Torah scrolls.

Jewish Boiseans gathered this weekend to celebrate the formal installation of a new rabbi and the restoration of their historic Torah scrolls.

23.02.2026 22:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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News roundup: Faith, politics and community updates News roundup: Hegseth hosts Doug Wilson at Pentagon, Post Falls changes holidays, senior loneliness rises, and more regional faith and politics stories.

The Post Falls City Council voted 4-2 Tuesday to add an invocation to its meetings, remove Juneteenth as a city holiday and replace it with Columbus Day.

More news below.

20.02.2026 16:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Minneapolis Clergy Urge Nonviolent Resistance to ICE Faith leaders say ICE activity in Minneapolis continues and call for organized, nonviolent resistance, coalition-building and preparation across communities.

Lessons from Minneapolis: Do not grow weary in redeeming democracy

19.02.2026 18:16 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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One in Three Americans Back Christian Nationalism A new PRRI survey finds one in three Americans are Christian support nationalism or sympathizers, with strong ties to the GOP, Trump and Southern states.

Roughly one in three Americans are Christian nationalists or sympathetic to the cause, according to a new survey from @prri.org.

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19.02.2026 18:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Spokane County Bar Association honors Gonzaga Law Students with Carl Maxey Scholarship - FāVS News The Spokane County Bar Association honored three Gonzaga University law students with the Carl Maxey Scholarship at its annual "Courage, Then and Now" event.

Spokane County Bar Association honors Gonzaga Law Students with Carl Maxey Scholarship

19.02.2026 18:14 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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WAGS Spokane billboards cite Scripture to protest ICE The WAGS political group unveiled Spokane billboards during Lent citing Matthew 25:40 to protest ICE actions and call Christians to reflect and repent.

New Spokane billboards link immigration enforcement to Bible verse during Lent

18.02.2026 16:54 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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LEGO Cathedral of St. John on display at MAC A detailed LEGO model of Spokane’s Cathedral of St. John is featured in the MAC’s “We Built This City” exhibit, celebrating its history and design.

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18.02.2026 16:20 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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When Christian Gill began working on his LEGO model of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, he made the strange realization: the inside of the church has fewer windows than the outside.

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18.02.2026 16:20 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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'I am somebody!': Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who ran for presidency, dies at 84 - FāVS News 'I don't think Jesse Jackson saw his political life as something different from his call from God as a preacher', said the Rev. Valerie Bridgeman.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., a longtime civil rights activist who twice vied for the Democratic nomination in the 1980s, has died at age 84.
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17.02.2026 16:14 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Idaho Catholic Youth Conference draws 1,500 teens More than 1,500 teens will gather in Boise for the Idaho Catholic Youth Conference, a Diocese-sponsored event focused on faith formation and community.
16.02.2026 18:51 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Idaho parish raises funds through cooking workshops for Catholic youth conference.

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16.02.2026 18:51 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Lunar New Year celebration draws 20,000 to Spokane Convention Center - FāVS News Spokane's Lunar New Year celebration has grown from 500 expected attendees to over 20,000

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16.02.2026 04:52 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Lunar New Year celebration draws 20,000 to Spokane Convention Center

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16.02.2026 04:51 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Spokane residents rally in Freedom from ICE protests Spokane protesters continue weekly demonstrations calling to defund ICE, joining a nationwide movement sparked by deaths in ICE custody.

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15.02.2026 16:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Spokane residents will gather Friday, Feb. 20, for a Freedom from ICE protest, continuing a local movement that has seen weekly demonstrations and bridge actions calling for the defunding of ICE.

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15.02.2026 16:08 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Two days after the monks completed their 108-day journey, the Spokane community honored their mission with a local peace walk through downtown.

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13.02.2026 21:23 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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13.02.2026 16:30 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Spokane Fatherhood Initiative Marks 10 Years of Impact The Spokane Fatherhood Initiative celebrates a decade supporting dads through training, community and advocacy, with more than 800 graduates since 2016.

Spokane Fatherhood Initiative marks 10 years supporting fathers, families in crisis

#spokane #fatherhood #parents

13.02.2026 16:28 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Cool podcast from @favsnews.bsky.social about a church in Spokane welcoming LGBTQ+ neighbors in homelessness. Also, the host seems like a cool dude.
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12.02.2026 01:11 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Bethel Split Exposes NAR Ties to Spokane Church ministry After Bethel Church cut ties with a disgraced prophet, scrutiny turns to Spokane’s On Fire Ministry and its connections to the New Apostolic Reformation.

Excellent expose today on how Spokane Valley's notorious Matt Shea is connected to the larger NAR movement and its goal to have dominion over all the spheres of influence in the U.S., especially the political one! @favsnews.bsky.social @rangemedia.co by @aaronhedge.bsky.social
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12.02.2026 17:09 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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An Old Classroom, a New Purpose: How North Hill Christian Church is Housing LGBTQ+ Neighbors

Podcast 🎙️: North Hill Christian Church converts unused space into LGBTQ+ homeless shelter

#spokane #podcast #homelessness #lgbtqia #youth #christian #church

11.02.2026 17:51 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Candlelit Procession Marks Catholic Feast in Coeur d’Alene Nearly 200 catholic parishioners processed by candlelight through Idaho to celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord at St. Thomas the Apostle.

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10.02.2026 18:24 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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On the evening of Feb. 2, the St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic church community of Coeur d’Alene gathered and processed under candlelit radiance to honor and celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.

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10.02.2026 18:24 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Idaho Lawmakers Advance Bill Targeting Pride Flags Idaho lawmakers advanced a bill to restrict government flag displays as clergy, activists and Boise leaders defended flying the LGBTQ+ pride flag.

Idaho bill would fine cities $2,000 daily for flying unapproved flags

#idaho #flags #statenews

10.02.2026 18:06 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Recovery Dharma Offers Buddhist Path to Addiction Healing Recovery Dharma provides a Buddhist-based approach to addiction recovery. Eastern Washington groups offer healing through community, mindfulness and practice.

Recovery Dharma offers Buddhist alternative to AA in Eastern Washington

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#recovery #spokane #addiction #buddhism

09.02.2026 17:47 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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He Gets Us Shifts Strategy Ahead of 2026 Super Bowl After years of controversy, the “He Gets Us” campaign is shifting its Super Bowl messaging to focus less on culture wars and more on modern life’s pressures.

In the last few months, and leading up to the 2026 Super Bowl, a new set of ads, known as “Loaded Words,” focuses less on social conflicts and more on the pressures and noise of modern life.
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#superbowl #religion

07.02.2026 16:22 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Faith, Prophecy and Politics Collide at Super Bowl LX From papal prophecy and prayer rituals to faith-based ads and political counter-events, religion once again weaves its way into Super Bowl Sunday.

Patriots vs. Seahawks: 3 Faith Storylines To Follow During Super Bowl LX
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06.02.2026 17:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0