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Elizabeth Backstrom

Elizabeth Backstrom majored in journalism at Western Washington University and currently works as remotely as a grant writer. Her background is in news writing and features, but if an overabundance of caffeine is consumed, she has been known to write a humor piece or two. Backstrom attended various Christian churches growing up in Washington State and in her free time enjoys reading about history, religion and politics.

Ask An Evangelical: Who is Your Leader?

I believe, looking at your question, that you are asking who might be the cultural leader of Christians, rather than strictly who is a leader on paper.

Ask An Evangelical: Satan, Hell and Demons

I can tell you what the text in the Bible says about hell, but that text has been so heavily debated and influenced by cultural ideas (such as Dante's 'Divine Comedy') that to me, it often feels like one needs an advanced degree in religious studies to sort it out.

Ask An Evangelical: Evangelical Views of the Christian Faith

What do you want to know about Evangelicalism? Submit your question here. By Elizabeth Backstrom and Cassy Benefield In a recent column, Cassy Benefield wrote thatBiblehub.com “provides commentary...

Jessa Lewis plans to bring Pop Up Church to Spokane

Democratic congressional candidate and Spokane resident Jessa Lewis plans to join the growing group of people hosting pop up churches.

Ask An Evangelical: Are some sins worse than others?

Shouldn't there be more punishment for more crime?

#WhyIDidntReport — The Sound of Silence

I thought I was over it. Everything happened so long ago that it seems like someone else's life. But this year, and this week especially, has brought painful details of my assault and the aftermath of telling people back into clear focus.

Ask An Evangelical: Evangelicals and the Christian Right

Traditionally, the Evangelical faith has little to do with politics.

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