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https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lshln7dw6k2k
Published: June 25, 2025 21:48
A man accused of gunning down Minnesota lawmakers claimed to be “discipled” by a missionary—yet his story is riddled with contradictions and religious self-mythologizing.
https://substack.com/home/post/p-166529967
https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lsh5vxng5c2k
Published: June 25, 2025 17:42
“That’s what librarians do — we create space for everybody… I did not tell the parents and children what they could or could not add to the display, just as I do not tell them what they can or cannot read,” she wrote in a statement.
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https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lsh2ei4wbc26
Published: June 25, 2025 16:38
Like the "prophets," we would also like to be alive in the future, which is why we're not thrilled about this dangerous end-times fanaticism.
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Published: June 25, 2025 15:32
Religious extremists are clutching their pearls over a group that promotes empathy and equality because it doesn't align with their narrow Christian-centric worldview.
“Hail Satan” isn’t the threat. The real danger is censoring free expression and…
https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lsgwegjquc26
Published: June 25, 2025 15:27
Christian nationalism can be very profitable.
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Published: June 24, 2025 18:47
New data shows support for Christian prayer in public schools varies widely by state. But constitutional rights aren’t decided by polls.
Public schools must remain inclusive and secular for kids of all beliefs.
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https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lsegl7lv5k23
Published: June 24, 2025 15:39
“NSF-DOE Rubin Observatory will capture more information about our universe than all optical telescopes throughout history combined.”
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/23/science/vera-rubin-observatory-first-images
https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lsefmqnmgc23
Published: June 24, 2025 15:22
It's a shame the U.S. has fallen so far from its founding ideals of liberty and reason.
But we will keep fighting to restore our global standing and to ensure that the U.S. stands for true religious freedom.
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Published: June 23, 2025 18:20
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Published: June 23, 2025 15:35
At the end of his four-minute address, Trump said, “I want to just thank everybody, in particular, God. I want to just say we love you God, and we love our great military, protect them. God bless the Middle East, God bless Israel, and God bless America.“
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https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3ls5rq3nil22n
Published: June 22, 2025 00:10
We will challenge this law and defend the fundamental religious freedom rights of all Texas students and parents.
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https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3ls2v3p7we226
Published: June 20, 2025 20:32
Breaking news! In a unanimous decision, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that a Louisiana law requiring public schools to permanently display a government-approved version of the Ten Commandments in every classroom is unconstitutional.…
https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lrvuv7z6m22l
Published: June 18, 2025 20:45
The U.S. Small Business Administration displayed a Christian nationalist “Appeal to Heaven” flag during a Flag Day ceremony. FFRF is filing a Freedom of Information Act request to uncover how a federal agency approved this deeply inappropriate and…
https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lrvschnxhs2h
Published: June 18, 2025 19:59
Just goes to show that even the smartest people can be wrong.
https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lrvomhvwdc25
Published: June 18, 2025 18:53
We're going to find out why a Christian nationalist “Appeal to Heaven” flag—linked to Jan. 6 and evangelical extremism—was flown on a federal building.
We’re filing a FOIA request to get answers from the SBA.
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Published: June 18, 2025 17:37
The midwife told mother Rachel Piland to take the child to a hospital because the baby “could suffer brain damage or die if not properly cared for.”
Rachel refused, insisting “God makes no mistakes.”
Days later, Abigail was dead.
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https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lrvd6fwae22j
Published: June 18, 2025 15:28
FFRF strongly condemns today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding Tennessee’s cruel and unconstitutional ban on gender-affirming care for minors in United States v. Skrmetti.
This decision is a major blow to science-based medicine and the rights of…
https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lrtgbboqf22j
Published: June 17, 2025 21:18
The sisters who ran the Tuam home had offered a “profound apology” and acknowledged that they had failed to “protect the inherent dignity” of women and children housed there.
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https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lrtg7427v22l
Published: June 17, 2025 21:17
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is raising alarm over a disturbing communication from U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee to President Trump. ffrf.us/45XMtl5
https://ffrf.us/45XMtl5
https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lrt5jtgff22j
Published: June 17, 2025 18:42
The founders enshrined religious freedom to prevent government from favoring or imposing religion—not to promote one faith over others.
A government-backed “Religious Liberty Commission” meeting at the "Museum of the Bible" misses the point entirely.
https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lrt2q464gs2j
Published: June 17, 2025 17:52
It’s unclear what repercussions people who do not follow the guidelines will face, but the ministry said that “lifeguards and beach supervisors” would monitor people to ensure compliance.
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https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lrt2he7fq22j
Published: June 17, 2025 17:47
“I feel like you guys make fun of me … particularly when I’m serious about a spiritual thing happening,” she said. “Like the portal. They laugh at me because of the portal.”
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Published: June 17, 2025 16:11
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Published: June 17, 2025 16:10
🚨 Vance Boelter wasn’t just pushing a political agenda — he was advancing a Christian nationalist one.
Christian nationalism is a clear and present danger to American democracy.
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