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Lying preacher John MacArthur: "There's no such thing" as PTSD, OCD, and ADHD

The 84-year-old conspiracy theorist told a Christian audience more harmful lies

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The United Methodist Church reversed its ban on gay clergy. Will it matter?

The decision is long overdue, but the damage may already be done.

May 3

Texas Rep. Lizzie Fletcher has joined the Congressional Freethought Caucus

The group, which champions reason-based policies and opposes discrimination against atheists, now stands at 23 members

May 2

Kentucky mayor lashes out after criticism of his "Prayer Breakfast" event

"We understand the importance of faith," said London Mayor Randall Weddle, giving away his ignorance with that first word

May 2

A beloved Alabama principal may have lost her job because she has a girlfriend

Lauren Dressback is adored by parents and students, but the school board won't say why they placed her on leave

May 1

April 2024

Preacher gets unearned praise after calling Trump Bible "disgusting" & "blasphemous"

Rev. Loran Livingston trashed the Trump Bible, but not for the reason everyone thinks

Apr 30

Despite pastor's opposition, Georgia man gets OK to open liquor shop near churches

Steve Duke applied for a liquor license before two churches opened up near him, blocking his store from opening

Apr 29

Doug Wilson has ludicrous ideas for how the U.S. could become a Christian Nation

Why declare the U.S. a theocracy when you can just revise history?

Apr 26

Christian lawmaker says teachers should be allowed to hit students with disabilities

"Are we sending a message that we don't love our children?" said Oklahoma State Sen. Shane Jett, in defense of corporal punishment

Apr 25

Māori atheists say Christian colonization helped push them away from the faith

New research dives into why Māori people are ditching Christianity in record numbers

Apr 24

A Christian ministry urged the Supreme Court to criminalize homelessness

While several religious groups urged SCOTUS to have compassion, Gospel Rescue Mission took the path of cruelty

Apr 23

Catholic priest resigns after backlash involving his criticism of a gay author

Father Tom Held apologized, for no good reason, after a gay author visited his Catholic school

Apr 22

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