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Rev. Michael Maher S.J. giving his input about Galileo Galilei and the Catholic Church in Weyerhaeuser Hall at Whitworth University, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Spokane, Wash | Mikaela Butlay/ The Whitworthian

Galileo faces secular science: How the ‘Conflict Thesis’ altered his image

Kyler Cramer May 20, 2025

The painting "Galileo Facing the Roman Inquisition," painted by Cristiano Banti in 1857, depicts Galileo’s trial against the Catholic church. In the painting, Galileo is attempting to prove that Earth...

Computer Science student Caleb Neale works on a project in Eric Johnston Science Center, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

Spring Speaker Series: Rituals of rest from technology

Rebecca Van Wyk May 11, 2025

On Wednesday, April 16, the second speaker of Weyerhaeuser’s Spring Speaker series, Felicia Sung Wu, gave the lecture “Faith Formation in a Digital World.” In the lecture, Wu explored digital practices...

Journalist Elizabeth Bruenig speaks on Christianity and death row, Monday, Oct. 2nd, 2023, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

Christianity and the death penalty: Elizabeth Bruenig visits Whitworth 

October 14, 2023

Journalist Elizabeth Bruenig speaks on Christianity and death row, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian Elizabeth Bruenig, a Pulitzer...

Chapel at Whitworth University in spokane Wash, Thurs, March 08, 2022

Interfaith Dialogues on campus open conversations of intersectionality 

March 18, 2022

Chapel services are a place where many students are introduced to the Christian faith on campus.| Juan Rodriguez/ The Whitworthian In the past few months, Whitworth has increased interfaith dialogue...

Christians need to radically change the way they engage with politics 

Christians need to radically change the way they engage with politics 

March 11, 2022

By: Emma Maple, Staff Writer Graphic by | Ben Gallaway/The Whitworthian I grew up being told that to be a ‘true’ Christian, I had to vote Republican. Some of my friends grew up hearing the same...

Ayaka Dohi and Marni Nazareno

Empower U workshop reflects on the intersectionality between faith and diversity

November 6, 2021

By Samantha Holm | Arts & Culture Editor Humza Khan, '23, participates in the workshop, where students were encouraged to reflect on what their faith says about diversity. | Photos by Hannah Losech “Everything...

Did you fulfill your Christian quota?

November 4, 2017

Whitworth provides a wide array of spiritual opportunities for  students. Opportunities range from Hosanna and Awake on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, to chapel services on Tuesdays and Thursdays....

Church and state: separating faith and politics when casting a vote

October 12, 2016

In the current presidential election, a tension exists between the role of faith and politics. Both candidates align themselves with Christianity, with Donald Trump identifying himself as Presbyterian...

"God and Guns": Gun control perspectives

“God and Guns”: Gun control perspectives

February 26, 2016

Dozens of students filled the HUB multipurpose room to attend the “God and Guns” panel on Feb. 17. Lead by world languages professor Lindy Scott, sociology professor Stacy Keogh-George and political...

Event discusses social costs of porn

October 24, 2012

Last Monday, Unite hosted ‘The Elephant in the Room’, a discussion about pornography open to all students. The Oct. 15 discussion was led by Whitworth alumnus Jason Soucinek. It covered facts...

Greek and Hebrew Words: Your Inspiration

October 24, 2012

Do you ever have an idea or concept in your head that simply cannot be put into words? Are you looking for inspiration for a new tattoo, or perhaps a name for your new club, ministry or nonprofit...

“American dream” hones in on Christian commands

October 24, 2012

The American Dream has seen more popular days. Not only has government expansion gradually crowded out the promise of the American Dream, but certain strains of Christianity have challenged it on...

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