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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