Cassy Benefield

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My latest for FāVS News.

New book ‘Chosen Land’ examines Christianity’s deep influence on American identity https://t.co/bGOSdttz6R via @FāVS News

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Even Protestant Christians don't want government involvement telling them how to worship their Creator. My latest for FāVS News. Thanks to @UCCtweet Conference and @NWAdventists for the interviews for the story!
https://t.co/xQUKbU9w2A via @FāVS News

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This is why my heart grieves over the state of evangelicalism in general. Aaron Hedge knocks this story out of the ballpark and pulls back the curtain of a theology based on fear, power and lies.
https://t.co/BqxCWPOKSu via @FāVS News

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IRC in Spokane changes International Women’s Day event as refugee women fear public gatherings https://t.co/mji5zKEkRa via @FāVS News

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Here's my latest commentary -- something I needed to write.

"His name is Nurul Amin Shah Alam." FāVS News

The Death of a Rohingya refugee should trouble every Christian https://t.co/g5kaPTsKQ9 via @FāVS News

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Northwest Battle Buddies delivers Valentine’s hope to veterans battling PTSD https://t.co/hF4kfgGfmz via @FāVS News

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Excellent expose by Aaron Hedge on FāVS News 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! https://t.co/N3vY46vgNq

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First Amendment expert links religious freedom to global interfaith work in Spokane talk https://t.co/nXvxYBC4XV via @FāVS News @iclrsorg

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Olympia Advocacy Day amplifies Spokane nonprofits’ calls for immigrant support https://t.co/bPQgFDNPet via @FāVS News

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Philip Yancey’s adultery still points to Jesus’ amazing grace https://t.co/gMeZtBTqQn via @FāVS News

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Food rescue program combats rising hunger, reduces waste in Spokane region https://t.co/ILTcXh6EOA via @FāVS News

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How religion reporting changed my faith and politics: A personal journey https://t.co/FYfFuuHkCJ via @FāVS News

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My latest story for FāVS News. A localized story about the legacy of James Dobson on Christian parenting. #dobson #strongwilledchild
https://t.co/Osxxx8Xo3o via @FāVS News

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Ask an Evangelical: Where does evangelical support for Israel come from? https://t.co/Y4DjxSHGLj via @FāVS News

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Refugee youth find safe haven in Spokane through foster program https://t.co/0qc6l04N3y via @FāVS News

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Washington’s child abuse reporting law begins, but several Orthodox and all Catholic priests in the states get legal breather. My latest piece.

https://t.co/dAzMEe5L7T via @FāVS News

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Latest update on lawsuits against Faith Baptist Church on FāVS News.

Faith Baptist Church civil trial over alleged 2005 sexual abuse set for June 2026 https://t.co/TXaTVgXhWw via @FāVS News

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One of my new privileges at FāVS News is writing the "Ask an evangelical" column. This one is about suicide. Over the years, Christianity carried harsh teaching about this subject and its victims. But were those teachings biblical? Read my answer here.
https://t.co/d6ZIExubBa

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I get no pleasure for stories like these. FāVS News reports on the current lawsuits against Faith Baptist Church and Faith Academy, retired Pastor Greg Boyle and several alleged abusers for sexual assault and negligence. https://t.co/p4y4xILYci

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Spokane church abuse allegations: 2 women file lawsuits against Faith Baptist https://t.co/QbghIO6VkN via @FāVS News