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A TikToker is exposing churches that refuse to help a hungry baby
Anti-abortion conservatives in Australia tried to turn a mother’s tragedy into a political game
Texas’ third-largest school district just rejected Christian extremism on the board of trustees
Federal judge rules against defiant teacher who refused to remove crucifix from classroom
JD Vance wants his Hindu wife to convert. It’s Christian Nationalism: Home Edition.
Indiana's Christian Nationalist Lt. Gov. says Zohran Mamdani wants to “force his values” on NYC
Texas Supreme Court says faith-based bigotry by judges doesn't violate ethics rules
Florida Republicans are furious that Muslims are using a voucher program meant to boost Christianity
How the American Humanist Association is empowering a new wave of atheist content creators
Donor pulls scholarships after University of Arkansas Fayetteville posts Ten Commandments
The leader of the Anglican Church of North America is mired in a sexual misconduct scandal
Colorado’s “first public Christian school” is a Constitutional disaster waiting to happen
Christian Nationalist linked to Pete Hegseth defends slavery as "not inherently evil"
The Republican war on science is rapidly becoming a public health emergency
Pastor publicly shames woman for donating “only” $1,235 to his church
How megachurches twist the Bible to defend billionaires and wealth inequality
Pastor who condemned book with gay characters charged with sexually assaulting child from church
Sen. John Barrasso targets American Atheists in bizarre smear of "No Kings" protests
Judge blocks taxpayer-funded Catholic statues from going up at police HQ in Quincy, MA
South Carolina bars atheist from serving as election worker unless he swears oath to God
Ohio Republicans used a life-saving Narcan bill to promote more religious indoctrination
Judge shuts down California school district's attempt to revive Christian prayers at meetings
A Christian pastor aimed an AR-15 at the congregation to "run out the unbelief"
In victory for free speech, UK court overturns Qur'an-burning conviction
After settlement, Catholic priests in Washington can keep sex predators' confessions secret
Florida's first public school chaplain is a Jan. 6 supporter—and a warning to everyone
The Christian Right tried to make a late-night talk show—and it bombed spectacularly
Anti-LGBTQ Catholic schools lose bid to discriminate in Colorado's universal preschool program
Oklahoma has already started erasing Ryan Walters’ disastrous legacy
Faith, fear, and forced labor: The Kingdom of God Global Church scandal
Megachurch founder and Trump ally Robert Morris pleads guilty to child sex abuse
Trump's NSPM-7 memo casts critics of Christianity as enemies of the state
Liberty Counsel manufactured panic over "Witchy Wednesday" at a Florida high school
Texas Board of Education brings on Christian liar David Barton to rewrite Social Studies standards
West Virginia gave $5 million to a Catholic school in Ohio. A judge just blessed the deal.
A Minnesota youth hockey league wanted to clear the ice after games. Christians flipped out.
A junior high basketball coach bragged at church about pushing the Bible on a kid
Trump's Justice Dept. drops probe into Hindu sect that paid workers $1.20/hr to build temple
Ryan Walters is resigning, ending his disastrous reign over Oklahoma's public schools
The Rapture didn’t happen (again). Why do some people keep falling for it?
Texas school districts defy court, face new lawsuit over Ten Commandments posters
Hawai’i Supreme Court defends secularism in blistering rebuke of John Roberts' SCOTUS
Jesus Jerseys spark uproar in Virginia youth soccer league
Colorado pastor and wife ordered to repay $3.4M to victims of their crypto scam
Oklahoma's Supreme Court blocks Ryan Walters' Bible-heavy Social Studies standards
U.S. military academies plan to accept the Christian Right’s inferior alternative to the SAT
Appeals Court says Vermont public league must reinstate anti-trans Christian school
TN high school football coach suspended after pushing religion on kids during game
The Congressional Freethought Caucus adds yet another two members
Quebec's proposed public prayer ban is a blunt attack on religious freedom
Christian parents let their baby die while awaiting a miracle. They'll be in jail for a month.
The Catholic Church has a millennial saint. Is that because of miracles or marketing?
The initial report from Trump’s "Anti-Christian Bias" task force reveals... nothing
Lawrence Krauss' "The War on Science" is a gift to science's real enemies
America’s "Nones" aren’t as godless as you think
Oklahoma's meaningless "America First" teacher test is just a PragerU ad campaign
New Jersey town sues mall for ignoring Blue Laws and selling merch on Sundays
Mormon columnist who preached "traditional values" busted for alleged child exploitation
25% of Texas districts are using Bible-heavy reading lessons in public elementary schools
Judge orders Arkansas school district to remove illegal Ten Commandments posters
A dispute over a student's parking spot shows how schools keep failing Religious Freedom 101
Republican congressional candidate torches Qur’an in hate-fueled campaign ad
Federal judge strikes down Minnesota's sensible "faith statement" ban for PSEO schools
The Jehovah's Witnesses now say college is OK... after decades of saying the opposite
Jack Brewer's plan to fix public schools? Let teachers hit kids and convert them
James Dobson, an architect of evangelical Christian cruelty, is finally dead at 89
Federal judge dismantles Ryan Walters' frivolous lawsuit against atheist group
Federal judge blocks Texas law forcing the Ten Commandments in schools from taking full effect
Christian pastors in Kentucky urge theft of LGBTQ books from Shelbyville public library
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick demands citizens stand for Christian prayers—or else
He's a priest. She was a 17-year-old dancer. He paid her to stay quiet. She refused.
Mylie Biggs, who believes women shouldn't run for office, is running for office
Faith, power, and abuse: The scandal rocking Truett McConnell University
Once again, Kim Davis wants the Supreme Court to destroy marriage equality
The Secular Vote: Disrupting the Narratives that Define Us
The "ministerial exception" is rapidly becoming a civil rights nightmare
Pennsylvania priest accused of rigging church's Corvette raffle
Defense Secretary praises pastor who thinks women shouldn't have the right to vote
Despite legal rulings, California school district tries to revive Christian prayers at meetings
Ryan Walters may not have watched nude women at work. But he still slandered his colleagues.
Southern Baptist ethics leader resigns, likely due to pressure from MAGA extremists
Federal judge blocks Arkansas law forcing the Ten Commandments in schools from taking full effect
Arizona Appeals Court reopens case against Mormon Church involving child abuse cover-up
Bowing to religious pressure, West Point will rebrand bibles with academy's crest
Facing lawsuit, Illinois county removes Ten Commandments monument from courthouse
"Shiny Happy People" sequel highlights Christian boot camp that traumatized a generation
An Alabama church secretly sent kids to evangelize in a homeless encampment
New memo lets government workers push Christianity on colleagues—even if they're the boss
Christian morality crusader pleads guilty to vile crimes involving kids (again!)
Ryan Walters' TV displayed "nude women" during a meeting. Now he's blaming the media.
Indiana Lt. Gov. proposes death penalty as condition for abortion access for assault victims
Crypto for Christ? Colorado pastor and wife indicted in $3.4M INDXcoin scam
Textbook publishers are largely rejecting Ryan Walters' MAGA curriculum in Oklahoma
Christian flag causes chaos in Connecticut town—because Satan wants in, too
Louisiana pastor fired from library job after insisting on misgendering colleague
A coin toss made a Christian Nationalist mayor of Monroe, NC. It's been a disaster.
Baylor University rejects $643,401 LGBTQ+ research grant after conservative backlash
Evangelicals lose their minds after Chip and Joanna Gaines cast gay couple on reality show
LGBTQ-affirming atheist group denied booth at St. John’s Pride Festival
Woman sues John MacArthur’s church for publicly shaming her for wanting to leave an abusive marriage
Texas families sue over law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
Judge dismisses lawsuit over Texas law banning Secular Celebrants from solemnizing marriages
Court rules against West Virginia in $5,000,000 religious grant controversy
"Sheep do not judge the shepherd": Priest defends convicted abuser in shocking sermon
IRS says churches can now endorse candidates from the pulpit
Hate-fueled, anti-gay sermons from Indiana New IFB church spark outrage
FOX & Friends promotes Creationist theme park in sponsored segment disguised as news
Trump Justice Department files lawsuit to protect the secrets of sex predators
Oklahoma sued over school standards that mix Christianity with right-wing lies
ACLU sues Michigan school after Palestinian teen bullied by teacher over Pledge protest
Outed by grief: Catholic school fires widowed teacher over same-sex marriage
Supreme Court opens door to religious veto of public school lessons, starting with LGBTQ books
Sean Duffy turns military graduation into blatant ad for Christian Nationalism
New data reveal how religion (and atheists) shaped the 2024 presidential election
Colorado Springs City Council members target Pride Parade after "Hail Satan" shout-out
Trump policies force global Humanist conference to abandon U.S. plans
Pennsylvania lawmaker pushes "Day of the Bible" resolution based on historical myth
Appeals Court blocks Louisiana law forcing Ten Commandments displays in classrooms
In 2025, atheists make up only 0.07% of the federal prison population
Selling salvation: Trump has earned $1.3 million (so far) from his MAGA Bible grift
Christian parents let their baby die because of their faith. Now they’re going to prison.
From missionary to alleged murderer: Vance Boelter and the deadly cost of religious extremism
After assault allegations, Christian music icon Michael Tait admits preying on multiple men
Arkansas families sue over law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
Thou shalt not ignore the law: Illinois county sued over Ten Commandments monument
A Christian Nationalist will lead the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
An Oklahoma City employee moonlights as a pastor who preaches death for LGBTQ people
The Congressional Freethought Caucus adds two more members
He's Sikh, not Muslim: GOP Rep. Mary Miller's bigoted blunder goes viral
Supreme Court hands win to Catholic Charities in case that could gut worker protections
Arizona court blocks predator's confession from trial—because it was made to a pastor
Quincy (MA) faces lawsuit over taxpayer-funded Catholic statues at police HQ
Colorado passed a law to protect trans people. These pastors repeatedly lied about it.
Sen. Joni Ernst defends "we all are going to die" comment with pitch to embrace Jesus
Catholic bishops file lawsuit to protect the secrets of sex predators
A Christian boy band denies trying to win converts at a public elementary school assembly
At long last, Delaware enacts "death with dignity" law to ease human suffering
Texas Democrat exposes GOP hypocrisy in bill forcing Ten Commandments in classrooms
In California, students with disabilities can now attend religious schools on the public dime
Georgia high school cancels "The Crucible" after complaints of "demonic" themes
Tennessee teen sues Christian school for withholding diploma after she posted about her girlfriend
Dept. of Justice targets small Idaho town over zoning dispute with extremist church
Texas Senate passes bill to force Christian date labels (B.C. and A.D.) in public schools
After a decade, a Florida city has finally given up defending an illegal prayer vigil
Liberty University paid Jerry Falwell, Jr. $15 million to make him—and his lawsuits—disappear
Buried in the GOP budget bill: a new weapon to use against liberal non-profits
Indicted megachurch pastor Robert Morris abused a kid. Now he's suing for retirement pay.
Trump admin drops $37.7M fine against Christian school that lied about tuition
Appeals court: Southwest's lawyers don't have to go through right-wing "religious freedom" training
Jehovah’s Witnesses are suing a reporter for "wiretapping"—after inviting him on the call
Kentucky cops are paying Christian ministries to train their dogs at Ark Encounter
Conservative Christian pastor Josh Buice trolled himself out of power
The Congressional Freethought Caucus has added two more members
How Ethnos360 turned its back on abuse victims... again
Despite credible misconduct allegations, Christian radio host returns to ministry
"How much God do you need?" School board member slams invocation plan
Trump Justice Dept. sides with Catholic Church to fight law requiring priests to report abuse
Texas lawmakers want a month-long celebration of God's promises in the Bible
Pickleball over people? NJ town moves to seize church and block shelter
A curriculum coup: Oklahoma Republicans allow right-wing rewrite of history
White evangelicals still see Trump as ethical and honest, but atheists know better
Southern Baptist membership hits 50-year low as Americans keep walking away
"No respect for God": Florida mayor denies "Day of Reason" proclamation
"Satanology" activist challenges cities that raised Christian flags
An Arizona school board member on a religious crusade has cost her district over $218,000
CA court upholds $1.2 million fine against church that ignored COVID restrictions
After public outcry, a Mormon seminary will not be built at an Arizona public school
Don’t let nostalgia rewrite the real legacy of Pope Francis
Indiana resolution declares "unified" allegiance to "the Lord, Jesus Christ"
City of Hartford flies Christian flag at City Hall, despite warning from lawyer
Two more Democrats have joined the Congressional Freethought Caucus
Oklahoma Republicans pass controversial "Christ is King" resolution
Ohio schools face lawsuit threats over candy-fueled Christian recruiting
Arkansas Republicans just fired the state's Library Board to please one Christian Nationalist
Catholic hospital ditches "pro-life" rhetoric to avoid malpractice lawsuit payout
Washington bill ends clergy loophole: Confessions no longer shield child abusers
Sen. James Lankford knows the IRS isn’t targeting churches—he just hopes you don’t
See something, snitch something: The State Department’s "anti-Christian bias" witch hunt begins
Tennessee’s "Success Sequence" law ignores what really makes kids successful
A Christian boy band performed a worship concert during a public elementary school assembly
A church told members how to vote. The IRS officially says that's fine.
Two influential atheist groups have finally settled a case involving a donor's wishes
Minnesota lawmaker's bill to "advance critical thinking" actually pushes Christian mythology
Kentucky's revived Ten Commandments monument is a lawsuit waiting to happen
A public school district in Arizona agreed to build a Mormon seminary on campus
Oklahoma’s Ryan Walters sues atheists for warning schools about illegal prayers
Jerry Coyne slams FFRF for “abandoning science” while repeating anti-trans lies
Chaos at the Kansas Capitol: Satanists arrested during Black Mass protest
It's mold, not a miracle: The Catholic Church’s latest eucharistic blunder
“Close the doors!”: Bishop Marvin Sapp's tithing ultimatum sparks outrage
South Dakota governor gives employees time off to "celebrate the resurrection" of Jesus
The global religious exodus: Why people are switching—and ditching—faith
Paula White’s pay-to-pray scam: Trump’s faith advisor wants your cash
Columbus school district bans candy bribes used to lure kids to Bible classes
An Arizona bill to let chaplains in schools would ban atheists from participating
Lawmakers & Catholic leaders flip out over Satanic "Black Mass" at Kansas Capitol
Quincy’s $850,000 statue scandal: Mayor pushes Catholic icons at public safety HQ
Democrats re-introduce the “Do No Harm” Act to correct religious freedom overreach
Utah law now allows religious franchise owners to remain closed on Sundays
Two more Democrats have joined the Congressional Freethought Caucus
Peter Popoff’s "Miracle Spring Water" scam costs religious TV network £150,000
Megachurch founder Robert Morris indicted on charges of "lewd acts" with a child
How Aaron Renn’s “Negative World” myth fuels Christian victimhood
Christian Nationalism is "hardly an existential threat," argues deluded professor
Lee Greenwood joins Ryan Walters' desperate Bible stunt after GOP budget snub
Amid measles outbreak, Christian school brags about having the worst vaccination rates in Texas
Right-wing Christian worship leader now faces life in prison for child sex crimes
Oklahoma GOP advances bill letting Christian doctors deny services to patients
Iowa lawmaker rages against colleagues for passing anti-trans bill: "Shame on you, Christians!"
Prominent atheists are weaponizing the "War on Science" to push right-wing grievances
Atheist says Denver officials fired him after a religious discussion at a holiday party
Christian lawmaker still wants teachers to be able to hit students with disabilities
WV Republicans want their Constitution to say the Bible is a "foundational text"
GOP Congressman: It's OK if Elon fires you since "God has a plan and purpose for your life"
Survey: Christianity's decline has slowed down... for now
BREAKING: Former Secular Coalition for America leader wins special election for Maine legislature
Oklahoma wants to buy Bible-based "character lessons" for elementary schools
Oregon Democrat's bill cracks down on Christian "health care cost sharing" ministries
Oklahoma lawmakers shoot down slew of Christian Nationalist bills
Survey finds low levels of "Religious Nationalism" in America. Why doesn't it feel that way?
Australia will keep screwing up the religion question in its 2026 Census
Oklahoma lawmaker: I don't want "pink-haired" atheists teaching the Bible in schools
Alabama schools could lose funding if they don't mandate daily Christian prayers
North Dakota Republicans push bill to force "Intelligent Design" in science classrooms
Wheaton College praises alum Russell Vought, Project 2025 leader, before deleting post
SC school district to pay family $75,000 after teacher assaults girl for not saying the Pledge
North Dakota Republicans are pushing a resolution to honor the "Kingship of Jesus Christ"
A proposed Alabama law would force every school to display the Ten Commandments
An Idaho bill would force public schools to read from the King James Bible every day
Trump's task force to "eradicate anti-Christian bias" is a complete waste of time
Pastor fired from progressive church after preaching anti-Trump, pro-justice message
Canadian town rescinds Christian Heritage Month proclamation after atheist makes similar request
The New Orleans Saints helped Catholic Church leaders spin a sex abuse crisis
Satan is winning in Broward County—and the school board is screaming for mercy
A proposed Texas law would let teachers "encourage" prayer during school activities
After "faith-healing" death of 8-year-old girl, 14 Christians found guilty of manslaughter
Atheist group sues to end tax exemptions for church-owned apartments in Madison
Montana Democrats want to require priests to report confessions of child abuse
The Supreme Court will decide if taxpayers should fund a religious charter school
California Rep. Laura Friedman has joined the Congressional Freethought Caucus
An Episcopal bishop asked Trump to follow Jesus. Conservatives saw that as an insult.
An Oklahoma lawmaker's sneaky proposal would let the state indirectly fund Christianity
After Pagan and atheist invocations, Tulsa City Council replaces prayer with silence
A pastor who was "betrothed" to a child, then abused her, will finally go to prison
The Center For Inquiry's latest statement continues to push anti-trans bigotry
Oklahoma lawmaker refiles bill to erect two Ten Commandments monuments inside and outside Capitol
Proposed North Dakota law would force students to say the Pledge of Allegiance
With awful logic, Christian professor says atheism leads to more sexual assault and self-harm
Atheists sue West Virginia water agency over $5 million grant to Catholic school
South Dakota Republican proposes illegal Ten Commandments-in-schools bill
Virginia church publicly shames unwed mother, then forbids her from having a baby shower
Christian Nationalist: Not having chaplains in schools "creates mental disease"
Texas Supreme Court to decide if Southern Methodist U. can break from the United Methodist Church
Why did an Ohio Catholic school get $5 million intended for water infrastructure in West Virginia?
Oklahoma lawmaker's "covenant marriage" bill would make it harder to get divorced
Orthodox Christian confesses to vandalizing Satanic statue in Concord, NH
The Religious Makeup of the 119th Congress
Biology is not ethics: A response to Jerry Coyne's anti-trans essay
Taxpayers funded this trashy, failing Mormon-based private school in Arizona