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Cassy Benefield

@CassyBenefield

#Christian, #writer, #religionnerd, #religionjournalist

 Spokane, WA
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Joined January 2021
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My latest for FāVS News. New book ‘Chosen Land’ examines Christianity’s deep influence on American identity favs.news/wsu-historian-matt… via @FāVS News
Historian writes how Christianity shapes America in new book

Historian writes how Christianity shapes America in new book

Washington State University historian examines the 500-year relationship between Christianity, politics and American identity in his new book “The Chosen Land.”

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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! favs.news/seventh-day-advent… via @FāVS News
Adventists Warn Project 2025 Threatens Religious Freedom

Adventists Warn Project 2025 Threatens Religious Freedom

Seventh-day Adventists raise concerns over a Project 2025 proposal suggesting a national day of rest, warning it could threaten religious freedom.

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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. favs.news/spokane-pastor-mat… via @FāVS News
Matt Shea resurrects bogeymen with anti-Muslim, communist rhetoric - FāVS News

Matt Shea resurrects bogeymen with anti-Muslim, communist rhetoric - FāVS News

Former Spokane Valley Rep. Matt Shea, once ousted over extremism claims, is touring the U.S. with allies of Michael Flynn pushing anti-Muslim messages.

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IRC in Spokane changes International Women’s Day event as refugee women fear public gatherings favs.news/spokane-irc-intern… 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 favs.news/death-rohingya-ref… via @FāVS News
The Death of a Rohingya refugee should trouble every Christian - FāVS News

The Death of a Rohingya refugee should trouble every Christian - FāVS News

He is a Rohingya refugee from Burma, part of a people group the United Nations calls “the most persecuted minority in the world.”

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Northwest Battle Buddies delivers Valentine’s hope to veterans battling PTSD favs.news/service-dogs-help-… via @FāVS News

Service dogs help veterans with PTSD find healing and hope

Northwest Battle Buddies pairs service dogs with veterans battling PTSD, offering healing, emotional grounding and renewed hope through companionship.

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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! tinyurl.com/58rf54yy
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First Amendment expert links religious freedom to global interfaith work in Spokane talk favs.news/religious-freedom-… via @FāVS News @iclrsorg
First Amendment expert links religious freedom to global interfaith work in Spokane talk - FāVS News

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

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

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Olympia Advocacy Day amplifies Spokane nonprofits’ calls for immigrant support favs.news/olympia-advocacy-d… via @FāVS News
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Philip Yancey’s adultery still points to Jesus’ amazing grace favs.news/when-christian-her… via @FāVS News
When Christian Heroes Fall: Yancey and Rethinking Faith

When Christian Heroes Fall: Yancey and Rethinking Faith

A reflection on Philip Yancey’s confession, Christian celebrity failures, and what it means to have heroes while keeping faith centered on grace.

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Food rescue program combats rising hunger, reduces waste in Spokane region favs.news/food-rescue-hunger… via @FāVS News
Food rescue program combats rising hunger, reduces waste in Spokane region - FāVS News

Food rescue program combats rising hunger, reduces waste in Spokane region - FāVS News

Feed Spokane rescues food from restaurants from going in the trash that would otherwise damage the atmosphere to reduce rising food insecurity.

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How religion reporting changed my faith and politics: A personal journey favs.news/religion-journalis… via @FāVS News

How Religion and Faith Journalism Transformed My Faith

A writer shares how joining FāVS reshaped her faith, challenged Christian nationalism and deepened her passion for religion journalism.

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My latest story for FāVS News. A localized story about the legacy of James Dobson on Christian parenting. #dobson #strongwilledchild favs.news/spokane-divided-ja… via @FāVS News
Spokane parents divided over James Dobson's parenting legacy after his death - FāVS News

Spokane parents divided over James Dobson's parenting legacy after his death - FāVS News

Two Spokane mothers share contrasting experiences with James Dobson's parenting methods after the influential Christian author's death at 86.

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Ask an Evangelical: Where does evangelical support for Israel come from? favs.news/where-does-evangel… via @FāVS News
Israel: Exploring the Roots of Evangelical Support

Israel: Exploring the Roots of Evangelical Support

After Oct. 7, one evangelical began questioning blind support for Israel. A personal story about faith, politics, and Palestinian lives.

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Refugee youth find safe haven in Spokane through foster program favs.news/refugee-youth-spok… via @FāVS News
Foster program provides safe haven for refugee youth in Spokane

Foster program provides safe haven for refugee youth in Spokane

Spokane families are stepping up to foster unaccompanied refugee minors through a local program

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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. favs.news/washingtons-child-… via @FāVS News

Washington's child abuse reporting law begins, but priests get legal breather - FāVS News

Washington’s new clergy child abuse reporting law goes into effect July 27, but Catholic and Orthodox priests secure temporary exemptions

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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 favs.news/faith-baptist-chur… via @FāVS News
Faith Baptist Church civil trial over alleged 2005 sexual abuse set for June 2026 - FāVS News

Faith Baptist Church civil trial over alleged 2005 sexual abuse set for June 2026 - FāVS News

A 2026 trial date has been set for the first of four civil lawsuits alleging Faith Baptist Church in Spokane failed to protect a minor from sexual abuse on its premises.

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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. favs.news/do-christians-who-…
Heartfelt Reflections: Do Christians Who Die by Suicide Go to Heaven?

Heartfelt Reflections: Do Christians Who Die by Suicide Go to Heaven?

Do Christians who die by suicide still go to heaven? An evangelical responds with personal faith, biblical insight, and a message of hope and grace

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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. favs.news/4-lawsuits-faith-b…
4 lawsuits filed against Faith Baptist Church, Academy alleging sexual abuse of minors - FāVS News

4 lawsuits filed against Faith Baptist Church, Academy alleging sexual abuse of minors - FāVS News

Four lawsuits have been filed against Faith Baptist Church (FBC) and Faith Baptist Academy (FA) in Spokane for allegedly failing to protect minors from sexual assault and battery while on the church...

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Spokane church abuse allegations: 2 women file lawsuits against Faith Baptist favs.news/spokane-church-abu… via @FāVS News
Spokane church abuse allegations: 2 women file lawsuits against Faith Baptist - FāVS News

Spokane church abuse allegations: 2 women file lawsuits against Faith Baptist - FāVS News

Spokane’s Faith Baptist Church has been the subject of instances of assault , with these circumstances being discussed in detail by two survivors of abuse.

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