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Survey: 37% of Americans are Creationists (but a record-high 24% accept reality)

A Gallup poll finds that belief in Young Earth Creationism is at a record low but there's still plenty of cause for concern

21 hrs ago

New Zealand report finds 200,000 abuse victims in care of state, faith-based groups

The Catholic Church and Jehovah's Witnesses were singled out in the damning report

Jul 25

A Texas public school superintendent won't stop promoting Christianity at work

Rusk ISD Superintendent Grey Burton said he wanted to tell FFRF, "I hope you enjoy your permanent vacation at the only place hotter than Texas in…

Jul 24

A Southern Baptist leader praised Biden's "selfless" act. Now he's out of a job.

Brent Leatherwood was fired a day after saying Joe Biden "put the needs of the nation above his personal ambition"

Jul 23

Tennessee district owes over $15,000 after illegally thwarting After School Satan Club

A lawsuit against the district documented a clear trail of discrimination against Satanists

Jul 22

Citing Ephesians 6:11 doesn't explain the Trump shooting

Christian conspiracy theorists are citing a Bible verse to explain why Trump survived. They haven't read their own book.

Jul 19

"The left is godless": Why a MAGA spokeswoman's attack makes no sense

"Living without God, I just wouldn't wish it on anyone," said Caroline Sunshine about many of her own party's voters

Jul 18

Former Southern Baptist leader accused of sexual assault: At least it wasn't "adultery"

Johnny Hunt described his infidelity in a deposition that repeatedly went off the rails

Jul 17

Ziklag, funded by wealthy donors, wants voter purges and Christian Nationalism

Ultra-wealthy donors have a plan to force conservative Christianity upon the nation

Jul 16

Watch televangelist Kenneth Copeland's family pray for Donald Trump's ear

Copeland said spirits "deflected that bullet" from Trump

Jul 15

Kentucky church shuts down after pastor charged with child sex abuse

LexCity Church in Kentucky said it had "lost the ability to remain financially viable" after Executive Pastor Zachary King was arrested

Jul 15

Oklahoma superintendent rejects Bibles in schools despite Ryan Walters' demands

"Norman Public Schools is not going to have Bibles in our classrooms," said Superintendent Nick Migliorino

Jul 14

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