Sitemap - 2024 - Friendly Atheist
One new member of Congress is openly agnostic. Another's religion? "None."
Three prominent atheists resigned from FFRF's Honorary Board. Good riddance.
Atheist group faces backlash after publishing, then removing, anti-trans article
Oklahoma GOP lawmaker refiles bill to put the Ten Commandments in every classroom
Having a baby? Good luck if you rely on a Christian "health care sharing ministry"
An Ohio pastor who opened his church to the homeless is still putting them in danger
Texas Republicans file bill to install state-sponsored Nativity scene in Capitol
Texas book ban backfires after school removes Bible over "sexually explicit" content
Oklahoma's new social studies standards go all in on Christian Nationalism
Catholic group unveils anti-atheist holiday billboard: "THIS IS OUR SEASON—NOT YOURS"
California Bible college vows to remain open after state orders it to shut down
Democrats didn't "weaponize" the government to "target" Christian schools
Supreme Court to decide if Catholic-aligned group deserves tax exemption
After vandalism, a new Satanic display is up outside the New Hampshire Capitol
Iowa officials ban Satanic event over made-up claim that it'd be "harmful to minors"
Citing legal concerns, two Florida districts vote against allowing school chaplains
A California public school district may put the Ten Commandments in classrooms
A Satanic display was destroyed outside the New Hampshire Capitol
A Dutch-made Noah's Ark "replica" is being auctioned off to the highest bidder
Man sues Catholic school in battle over whose faith counts for vaccine mandates
A West Virginia mayor kicked a Pagan group out of a Christmas parade
Thanks to Christians, kids in Ohio can take classes in Satanism during school hours
Christian Nationalist GOP lawmaker calls for making "gay marriage illegal again"
Federal judge: Churches can receive "Historic Preservation Grants" in NJ county
New Humanist ad campaign targets Ron DeSantis' "War on Christmas"
UK politicians advance assisted dying bill to ease suffering of terminally ill patients
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Christian ministry that helps the homeless
An Iowa pastor put an atheist trying to kill Jesus in his church's Nativity scene
In Ohio, one Christian group is using tax dollars to fuel a network of private schools
Oklahoma Republicans are flipping out over a Pagan invocation in Tulsa
Ryan Walters: We'll go after teachers who criticize the Bible in their classrooms
Scamvangelist: Trump's critics will spend eternity hearing aborted babies' names
Christian ministry scion accuses mother of covering up sexual abuse
Texas is about to push Bible lessons in public elementary schools
Florida school district may revise ad policy after requests to put up "Satanology" sign
Pete Hegseth's "Deus Vult" tattoo requires a better explanation
Oklahoma's Ryan Walters bought 500 Trump Bibles for AP Government classes
Purity Culture hurts women even after they get married, say researchers
Oklahoma's Ryan Walters quietly cancels plan to buy Trump bibles with taxpayer dollars
Delusional Richard Dawkins thinks Elon Musk is a good guy
Federal judge strikes down Louisiana law forcing Ten Commandments displays in classrooms
Democrats may hand Trump a weapon to use against liberal non-profits
How the 2024 elections went for openly non-religious candidates
Scandal-prone Baptist pastor Mark Harris wins seat in Congress
Leader of Christian voting group charged with vile crimes involving kids (again!)
The country couldn’t be saved, and the consequences will be dire
A public school let a Christian illusionist trick kids into attending a religious rally
At anti-abortion rally, Florida Lt. Gov. urges everyone to not "vote like atheists"
Project 2025 leader falsely claims Harris would end Christians' "ability to worship"
Atheists sue over Texas law banning Secular Celebrants from solemnizing marriages
After lawsuit, Catholic hospital in California will provide emergency abortion care
Pastor: The Bible says Harris can't be president since her parents immigrated here
A popular NYC theater is owned by the Catholic Church. Now it's being censored.
An anti-abortion influencer insists she'll continue her high-risk ectopic pregnancy
Pastor: If we "publicly execute a few women," false rape allegations would end
Pastor running for Missouri Senate blames mental illness on "demon possession"
Right-wing Christian worship leader Zach Radcliff charged with child sex crimes
A bigot's graduation speech sparked a walkout at a Catholic university in Australia
Baptist church: Members and staff are forbidden from trashing us in public
Churches took over a Cookeville, TN Christmas parade. Then came the chaos.
Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles settles sex abuse cases for $880 million
Oklahoma's Ryan Walters sued over plan to spend $3 million on Trump bibles
NC school district rejects Christian display after debate over legality and legibility
Florida Republican says opponent's Humanism "should disqualify her" from office
Megachurch pastor tells congregation to "vote like Jesus" by supporting Trump
Catholics claim "bigotry" after Gretchen Whitmer feeds podcast host a chip
Judge green-lights lawsuit by Louisiana students taken to church instead of college fair
Evangelicals for Harris may be sued for using Billy Graham to highlight Trump's hypocrisy
Milwaukee cyclist injures neck due to fallen wire put up by Orthodox Jewish group
Ryan Walters (barely) revises proposal to spend taxpayer money on Trump Bibles
Bluey's dad adores his kids. A conservative writer says that's unbiblical.
Christian TradWife Lori Alexander's idea of a happy marriage is horrifying
Ryan Walters wants Oklahoma taxpayers to buy 55,000 Trump bibles for public schools
Ohio district rescinds policy allowing religious indoctrination during school day
California sues Catholic hospital for not providing emergency care to woman in peril
The problem with pleading "religious insanity" in court (and how to resolve it)
Colorado will now make Catholic hospitals say what services they won't provide
Christian hate-preacher Steven Anderson's kids are now speaking out against him
Not every public mention of religion is "creeping Christian nationalism"
Ryan Walters wants Oklahoma taxpayers to spend $6 million on public school bibles
How Mike Johnson is using faith to shield his racist colleague from accountability
Pastor claims he miraculously cured a man hospitalized due to voting for Democrats
Christian pastor, a former reality TV contestant, found guilty of child cruelty
Denver churches, prioritizing bigotry, continue lawsuit over free pre-K program
Iowa taxpayers challenged a pastor's unfair tax exemptions. A new law got in their way.
After Satanic event at Iowa courthouse, local leaders want to change the rules (again)
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear courageously bans "conversion therapy" on minors
In Ohio, taxpayer dollars are being used to expand Christian schools
Maine churches continue legal fight to maintain taxpayer-funding bigotry
SC Supreme Court strikes down voucher scheme giving tax dollars to private schools
Atheists to court: It's okay to ban "faith statements" in taxpayer-funded Minnesota program
Pope Francis pushes false claim that both presidential candidates are "against life"
Mississippi sheriff's solution to the drug crisis? Everyone must "truly find Jesus"
Evangelical writer faces backlash after saying public schools might be worthwhile
Christian school goes back to court after facing consequences for anti-trans bigotry
After Satanists and Humanists speak up, Florida district rejects school chaplains
Researchers say Christian Nationalism fuels violence against non-Christians
Las Vegas cops arrest pastor who brought weapons and drugs to his hotel room
Mark Robinson visited sex shops, paid for an abortion, and needs the Christian vote
Survey: White Christianity is declining while the religiously unaffiliated keep growing
Iowa officials tried to block a Satanic event. They hurt homeless veterans instead.
The American Humanist Association's new leader has a unique history with the group
In Washington state, atheists are more beloved than Republicans
Federal judge dismisses Christians' lawsuit to stop teaching evolution in Indiana schools
Evangelical broadcasters sue IRS for right to endorse candidates without penalty
Florida district rejects school chaplains (for now) after Satanists pledge to participate
Tulsa mayoral candidate who wished all public officials were Christians loses race
If Amendment 2 passes, Kentucky would waste taxpayer dollars on religious schools
Here are the openly non-religious candidates for state/federal office in 2024
Teacher sues school district after getting fired for refusing to respect trans students
A Florida man wants to force prayer in every South Dakota school. Step one is complete.
Even Oklahoma Republicans are getting fed up with Ryan Walters
A DNC panel on the dangers of Christian Nationalism
Conservative Christians can't handle the potential impact of "Evangelicals for Harris"
Delaware on verge of passing "death with dignity" law thanks to humanist lawmaker
Christian pastors were told to start private schools since taxpayers would foot the bill
Brother of Christian "prophet" Jeremiah Johnson blows the whistle on his lies
Oklahoma (finally) rescinds contract with taxpayer-funded Catholic charter school
Ignoring racism won’t fix racism: A response to Robyn Blumner's misguided essay
TX Governor who censored atheists' display finally pays $358,000+ in legal fees
Richard Dawkins lied about the Algerian boxer, then lied about Facebook censoring him
Christian "prophet": Tim Walz fits in with the "wicked overlord lizard mafia"
98% of evangelical leaders say pastors shouldn't endorse candidates in the pulpit
Allie Beth Stuckey can't handle a LEGO-themed Bible made by an atheist
Louisiana found the worst ways to defend its Ten Commandments in classrooms law
Anti-trans Texas pastor arrested after paying undercover cop for sex
There are now two groups calling themselves Atheist Alliance International
Tulsa mayoral candidate longs to go back to when public officials "had to be Christians"
Everything wrong with Candace Owens' conspiracy-laden anti-evolution rant
Why is an Arizona school district letting a church rent space for next to nothing?
Catholic priest outed for using Grindr sues app for not maintaining his privacy
OnlySky relaunches with a focus on the future
More Oklahoma school districts are rejecting Ryan Walters' forced Bible mandate
Survey: 37% of Americans are Creationists (but a record-high 24% accept reality)
New Zealand report finds 200,000 abuse victims in care of state, faith-based groups
A Texas public school superintendent won't stop promoting Christianity at work
A Southern Baptist leader praised Biden's "selfless" act. Now he's out of a job.
Tennessee district owes over $15,000 after illegally thwarting After School Satan Club
Citing Ephesians 6:11 doesn't explain the Trump shooting
"The left is godless": Why a MAGA spokeswoman's attack makes no sense
Former Southern Baptist leader accused of sexual assault: At least it wasn't "adultery"
Ziklag, funded by wealthy donors, wants voter purges and Christian Nationalism
Watch televangelist Kenneth Copeland's family pray for Donald Trump's ear
Kentucky church shuts down after pastor charged with child sex abuse
Oklahoma superintendent rejects Bibles in schools despite Ryan Walters' demands
Democrats to IRS: Investigate right-wing groups that pretend to be "churches"
Texas pastor fined after illegally using church donations to boost his city council campaign
The GOP’s 2024 platform is a dream come true for Christian Nationalists
14 Christians go on trial in Australia after "faith-healing" death of 8-year-old girl
A desperate Trump wants to distance himself from Project 2025. Here's why.
LifeWise Academy sues Ohio man who posted their entire Bible curriculum online
Thanks to Humanists, all British Columbia municipalities have ditched prayers at meetings
Canadian megachurch halts services after insurers pull sex abuse coverage
Iowa school district rejects Christian ministry's offer to buy vacant building
"God’s Not Dead 5," a film no one asked for, already has a trailer
A Missouri Catholic church tried to recruit young men to form a "militia"
Megachurch in Moon Township, PA to host large event while ignoring local ordinances
Two influential atheist groups are in court battling over one man's large donations
Oklahoma Dept. of Education will force teachers to use the Bible in public schools
Federal judge declares police-led Christian prayer vigil unconstitutional... again
Atheist parolee to get $100,000 in damages after being jailed for rejecting Bible study
Oklahoma Supreme Court blocks taxpayer-funded Catholic charter school
Missouri pastor resigns after multiple allegations of grooming children
Louisiana sued over new law forcing Ten Commandments display in classrooms
Republican leaders urge more states to pass their own Ten Commandments laws
Louisiana GOP lawmaker can't defend her own Ten Commandments law
Right-wing lawyers to Christian lawmakers: Use SCOTUS to "unwind" church/state separation
Louisiana will be sued over new law forcing Ten Commandments display in classrooms
Canadian family sues after Catholic hospital prolongs their daughter's suffering
Christian university faces class action lawsuit for lying about tuition costs
A Colorado town lets one church (and only that church) rent a public amphitheater
Megachurch Pastor Robert Morris accused of sexually abusing 12-year-old girl
"Average Joe," the movie about the praying football coach, ignores the facts of the case
At event for Christian lawmakers, panelists insist Satanists can't be school chaplains
What we learned from the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting
A Kansas pastor checked out a library's LGBTQ books so no one could read them
Christian foster parents sue Vermont after getting rejected for faith-based bigotry
A blind woman was kicked out of a Texas church for bringing a service dog with her
A sham medical group put out an anti-trans statement. Conservatives took the bait.
Voucher programs are expanding, propping up religious schools with tax dollars
If Oklahoma allows Bible class "released time," Satanists are eager to pounce
After saying atheists are unfit for public office, Oregon lawmaker let off the hook
Southwest Airlines: We didn't fire that flight attendant because of her Christianity
My (very long) conversation with two Christian hate-preachers
After proselytizing at graduation, did a Kentucky student deserve his diploma?
The ACLU repeated its error defending Christian pseudo-historian David Barton
Texas found a devious way to get the Bible in front of elementary school students
Florida civics teachers are still being indoctrinated with Christian Nationalism
Parting words from the only openly atheist Republican senator in the country
The Texas GOP's proposed platform would force the Bible in schools
Christian zealot who destroyed Satanic display in Iowa Capitol accepts plea deal
Christian missionaries were killed in Haiti. They never should have been there.
Minnesota man urges school district to erect his Nine Commandments monument
GOP still claims, without evidence, the State Department is "promoting atheism"
Census shock: Majority of Scottish people say they have "no religion"
An Alabama principal let a preacher "talk about Jesus" at a mental health assembly
Woman claims her Christian megachurch banned her for criticizing the pastor
Louisiana is about to force the Ten Commandments in every classroom
Texas megachurch caught manipulating traffic data to get new stoplight
Harrison Butker's commencement speech was a disgrace to Catholics everywhere
MN lawmaker: Public schools engage in "censorship" by not teaching Creationism
Christian college fires professor for challenging right-wing talking points
A statue of disgraced evangelist Billy Graham will be unveiled in the U.S. Capitol
A Louisiana school gave kids a biblical advice book comparing sex to slavery
The Boy Scouts, despite its "inclusive" rebranding, will still exclude atheists
Southern Baptist membership has dropped to a 47-year low
A high school artist called out Christian bigotry. Her school board is furious.
A pastor who was "betrothed" to a child, then abused her, is finally in custody
Lying preacher John MacArthur: "There's no such thing" as PTSD, OCD, and ADHD
The United Methodist Church reversed its ban on gay clergy. Will it matter?
Texas Rep. Lizzie Fletcher has joined the Congressional Freethought Caucus
Kentucky mayor lashes out after criticism of his "Prayer Breakfast" event
A beloved Alabama principal may have lost her job because she has a girlfriend
Preacher gets unearned praise after calling Trump Bible "disgusting" & "blasphemous"
Despite pastor's opposition, Georgia man gets OK to open liquor shop near churches
Doug Wilson has ludicrous ideas for how the U.S. could become a Christian Nation
Christian lawmaker says teachers should be allowed to hit students with disabilities
Māori atheists say Christian colonization helped push them away from the faith
A Christian ministry urged the Supreme Court to criminalize homelessness
Catholic priest resigns after backlash involving his criticism of a gay author
What I'll remember about Daniel Dennett
Ron DeSantis invites lawsuit after saying Satanists can't be chaplains in FL schools
Wisconsin official blames homelessness on "sin," then votes against aid for the poor
Christian Nationalist falsely claims Satanist chaplains "don't qualify" to work in schools
Tennessee declares Aitken Bible one of its "official state books"
North Dakota GOP endorses Christian theocrat to run the state's public schools
Christian Men's Conference descends into chaos over sword-swallowing acrobat
Louisiana High Court: Priests have a "right" not to be sued over decades-old abuse
Wisconsin public school district seeks new leader with "conservative, christian values"
Arizona GOP lawmaker lashes out at "god-haters" who criticized abortion ban prayer
The Vatican, a threat to human dignity, calls gender-affirming surgery a threat to human dignity
New Testament scholar Richard Hays now says God's cool with gay people
Christian school's pastor cancels Autism Awareness Week, calling it "demonic"
Christian woman admits she was fired from Starbucks for being an anti-LGBTQ bigot
New York prisoners, led by atheist, sue state in order to see solar eclipse
This pastor's wedding night "joke" epitomizes Christian sexism
Richard Dawkins says Christianity is "fundamentally decent," but Islam "is not"
Mark Burns, preacher who lied about his military service, launches "Military Christian Academy"
Prominent Christians falsely claim Biden chose Easter to honor trans people
Christians erect (another) $240,000 cross in Mississippi
More Americans are ditching religion, citing anti-LGBTQ bigotry and clergy sex abuse
After ruining a school district, Christians in Colorado want to "take over" a city council
Trump is now selling a Bible that a Christian publisher walked away from in 2021
Church attendance is dropping all across America. It's long overdue.
A Michigan commissioner wants to prevent Satanists from giving an invocation
Charlie Kirk echoes thoughtless claim that you can't "be a Christian and vote Democrat"
Satanists sue Tennessee district for trying to thwart After School Satan Club
Researchers say Christian leaders will embezzle an estimated $86 billion in 2024
FOX & Friends promotes Catholic app Hallow with on-air (paid) prayer segment
Evangelicals are using a data-harvesting app to target new potential converts
Despite threat of Christian Nationalism, 80% of Americans say religion is "losing influence"
WI Supreme Court: Catholic-aligned charities don't get an automatic religious tax break
Preacher John MacArthur faces backlash after saying MLK was "not a Christian at all"
Indian state criminalizes "magical healing" in move widely seen as anti-Christian
Wyoming Supreme Court dismisses atheist's $24M lawsuit over religious invocations
Texas State Rep. Matt Schaefer: Every elected official in America is required "to worship God"
"God & Country" highlights the growing threat of Christian Nationalism
Biden restores protections for anyone getting help from faith-based, taxpayer-funded groups
Why Liberty University's $14 million fine from the Dept. of Education is well-deserved
Norwegian court upholds ban on state funding for Jehovah's Witnesses
Reps. Becca Balint and Eric Swalwell have joined the Congressional Freethought Caucus
Owners of Lighthouse Christian Academy arrested for alleged kidnapping
Christian Nationalists are furious at reporter Heidi Przybyla for accurately reporting on them
GOP lawmaker pushes anti-abortion propaganda bill with scientific, antisemitic lies
Violating IRS rules, hate-preacher Jack Hibbs endorses candidate from pulpit (again)
California school board member claims Satanists are worse than literal Nazis
Sean Feucht threatens Spokane officials for condemning mayor's appearance at prayer event
After non-binary teen's death, lawmaker says Christians don't "want that filth" in Oklahoma
After saying women who wear shorts deserve to be raped, pastor admits "I was wrong"
Former Hillsong leader Brian Houston insists he wasn't searching for "ladies and girls" online
Sam Alito is mad that anti-gay Christians were struck from the jury in a case about a lesbian
AL Supreme Court cites "wrath of a holy God" while claiming frozen embryos are "children"
Texas school board trustees snuck an evangelical film crew into a public school
Congress members call out "ill-qualified hate preacher" who gave invocation
Telling the truth about modern evangelical Christianity means admitting it's harmful
Christian Nationalist Jason Rapert thwarted in attempt to block funds for public libraries
Christian hate group leader claims fellow hate group isn't hate group
After atheist’s invocation, Tavares (FL) City Council lets Christian give replacement prayer
Are pastors ethical? Survey shows their reputation for honesty is at an all-time low
Florida lawmakers are trying to shove untrained religious chaplains in public schools
Iowa Republican files bill to ban "Satanism on state property"
Two students may have prevented a school board from saying Christian prayers at meetings
Arizona bill would ban Satanic displays on public property
Texas lawmaker: I want Christian chaplains in schools to "put God back in government"
Oregon lawmaker tries to walk back comment that atheists are unfit for public office
A proposed Satanic school helped derail a vote to repeal Idaho's Blaine Amendment
Oklahoma GOP lawmaker wants to ban single people from sexting each other
Did a public school in Texas figure out how to legally hoist a Christian flag?
Christian radio host punished after advising grandma to attend transgender wedding
Iowa Republicans want public schools to hire untrained Christian chaplains
A Mississippi school rightly reprimanded a kid who said "Jesus Christ" out of frustration
Has the "Rise of the Nones" finally plateaued?
An Ohio pastor was punished for opening his church to the homeless. He deserves it.
Christian pastor and wife sued over alleged cryptocurrency fraud scheme
Conservatives are falsely claiming NBC censored Jesus in an interview with C.J. Stroud
WV Republicans refile bill to get "Intelligent Design" in classrooms... with a twist
A natural disaster destroyed hate-preacher Greg Locke's tent church (again)
Christian Nationalist Sen. Josh Hawley: We need more Christian Nationalism!
A detailed compilation of Mike Johnson's ties to Christian Nationalism
An AI-generated "George Carlin" tackles God in a new comedy special. Does it hold up?
Idaho Republicans propose bill that would funnel taxpayer dollars to religious schools
Lil Nas X has perfected the art of trolling Christians to market his music
Despite abuse problems, The Meeting House church isn't doing enough to help victims
In Iowa, white evangelicals are embracing Donald Trump, not Jesus
"God gave us Trump," says lie-filled propaganda video spread by Trump
An Iowan asked Vivek Ramaswamy how he'd appeal to atheists. The answer was awful.
Michigan GOP lawmaker: My bill will revoke tax exemptions from "non-theistic churches"
GOP congresswoman: God-believers "are the best people" to serve in elected office
Kim Davis owes $260,000 to the lawyers of the gay men whose marriage license she denied
After Iowa city modifies Nativity, angry pastor claims critics want to "kill Christ"
Mormons are no longer in the majority in Utah, researchers say