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Southern Baptist membership hits 50-year low as Americans keep walking away

Not even a spike in baptisms can save a denomination defined by sexism, scandals, and shrinking influence

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April 2025

"No respect for God": Florida mayor denies "Day of Reason" proclamation

Critics are calling out religious bias after Mayor John Rees rejected the secular request

Apr 30

"Satanology" activist challenges cities that raised Christian flags

Chaz Stevens is testing his First Amendment rights after Hartford's controversial flag decision

Apr 29

An Arizona school board member on a religious crusade has cost her district over $218,000

Peoria schools are paying the price—literally—for Heather Rooks' relentless push to preach at public meetings

Apr 28

CA court upholds $1.2 million fine against church that ignored COVID restrictions

Calvary Chapel San Jose refused to comply with mask mandates, putting countless lives in jeopardy. It's about time they paid the price for it.

Apr 25

After public outcry, a Mormon seminary will not be built at an Arizona public school

Legal experts said the arrangement between the Vail Unified School District and the LDS Church was blatantly unconstitutional

Apr 24

Don’t let nostalgia rewrite the real legacy of Pope Francis

From abortion to LGBTQ rights, his papacy masked deep conservatism with soft language

Apr 23

Indiana resolution declares "unified" allegiance to "the Lord, Jesus Christ"

House Resolution 53 revives the myth of a Christian Nation—at the expense of everyone else

Apr 22

City of Hartford flies Christian flag at City Hall, despite warning from lawyer

The 7-2 vote ignored legal precedent as well as the city’s own ordinance. It's a gamble that may not pay off.

Apr 21

Two more Democrats have joined the Congressional Freethought Caucus

The group, which champions reason-based policies and opposes discrimination against atheists, now stands at 26 members

Apr 20

Oklahoma Republicans pass controversial "Christ is King" resolution

Democrats slammed the symbolic resolution as a gateway to Christian Nationalism

Apr 19

Ohio schools face lawsuit threats over candy-fueled Christian recruiting

A conservative legal group is fighting for a ministry's right to use toys and food to lure public school kids to Christianity

Apr 18

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