FāVS News
News and Commentary about Religion and Ethics in Eastern Washington and North Idaho
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Latest posts
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Wenatchee interfaith leaders counter anti-LGBTQ+ protests with dance parties
Reading Time: 3 minutes Wenatchee’s interfaith Rainbow Response Team uses music, dancing and nonviolence to counter anti-LGBTQ+ protests and create a more welcoming community.
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Ask a Hindu: How is Diwali celebrated?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Columnist Himani Agrawal explains Diwali’s five-day celebration, exploring Hindu stories of dharma over adharma, light over darkness and wisdom over ignorance.
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The danger of replacing human connection with AI companions
Reading Time: 3 minutes Columnist Julie A. Ferraro argues that AI companions deepen social isolation and urges people of faith to prioritize human connection, dignity and care.
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Yakima-area faith leaders met with election officials to ask questions and build relationships ahead of Nov. 3 election
Reading Time: 3 minutes Yakima-area faith leaders tour the county elections office, meet with officials and learn how ballot security, transparency and accountability build trust.
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Faith Events Northwest: Nov. 2-8
Reading Time: 3 minutes Explore Northwest faith events Nov. 2-8, including an Air1 worship concert in Spokane, a Seattle class on Christian nationalism, fall bazaars, and more.
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Loving your enemies takes a backbone, not just good feelings
Reading Time: 3 minutes Columnist Paul Graves explores Jesus’ call to love our enemies, challenging Christians to replace vengeance and fear with courage, grace and peaceful action.
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FāVS News launches NewsMatch campaign with dollar-for-dollar donation match
Reading Time: 2 minutes FāVS News launches its NewsMatch campaign Nov. 1, matching reader donations dollar-for-dollar up to $15,000 to support independent religion journalism.
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Chrissy Teigen joins Idaho women who needed abortions in final push for ballot initiative
Reading Time: 4 minutes Chrissy Teigen visits Idaho women sharing abortion stories as she campaigns for Proposition 1, a ballot measure to restore abortion access.
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Seattle summit draws nearly 175 Catholic leaders from across the Pacific Northwest to stand with immigrants
Reading Time: 4 minutes 175 people gathered at Seattle University for the 10th Catholic Immigration Summit, developing parish-level advocacy and pastoral responses to deportations.
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FāVS Religion News Roundup: Oct. 30
Reading Time: 3 minutes This week’s Northwest religion news covers Doug Wilson’s expanding Christian school network, Matt Shea’s court battle, an Everett settlement and more.
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‘Vengeance is mine,’ sayeth the Secretary of Defense
Reading Time: 4 minutes Vengeance: a columnist argues that public executions would not deter mass shootings and contends Pete Hegseth’s proposal distracts from the Iran war.
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Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations hosts Spokane gala to expand youth treatment campus
Reading Time: 3 minutes Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations’ Oct. 30 gala in Spokane will raise funds to expand youth treatment, add a boys’ dormitory, and double girls’ capacity.
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Forgiveness heals only when people understand what it truly requires
Reading Time: 5 minutes A FāVS News columnist explores Christian forgiveness, explaining how it can release resentment without excusing wrongdoing or abandoning boundaries.
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In Forks, a lay couple fights to keep an inclusive church alive
Reading Time: 5 minutes Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Forks, Washington, is turning to lay leaders Dan and Berlinda James to preserve an inclusive Christian voice.
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Election fraud claims should meet the standard we’d demand in court
Reading Time: 4 minutes Rev. Terry Kyllo argues that election fraud claims must be tested against verifiable evidence, urging Americans to protect voting rights.
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Seattle faith leaders gather to pray for unity before midterm elections
Reading Time: 3 minutes Seattle faith leaders will gather at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral for a nonpartisan prayer vigil promoting unity, peace and democratic values.