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The Freedom From Religion Foundation is a national 501 (c)(3) nonprophet nonprofit, with 40,000 nonreligious members working to keep state and church separate.
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Published: January 22, 2025 17:23
Kristi Noem, President Trump’s nominee to become the next secretary of Homeland Security, has some of the most extremist religious views of any of his appointments.
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Published: January 22, 2025 15:21
U.S. president calls the clergywoman a “Radical Left hard line Trump hater,” “ungracious,” “nasty” and “not compelling or smart” for calling on him to show mercy to immigrants and LGBTQ+ people.
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Published: January 21, 2025 22:32
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is pleased to learn that the Tulsa, Oklahoma City Council recently voted to end its divisive practice of starting meetings with prayer. ffrf.us/4jpIdza
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Published: January 21, 2025 22:11
The anti-transgender rights executive order that President Trump signed last night is religious overreach. ffrf.us/3PIA5vU
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Published: January 21, 2025 19:10
The Freedom From Religion Foundation condemns as unconscionable President Trump’s blanket pardon of the nearly 1,600 defendants — whom he dubbed “hostages” and “patriots” — involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. ffrf.us/3PKlOil…
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Published: January 21, 2025 17:12
We wrote to the council in November urging them to drop the opening prayer.
We're glad that they've finally stopped imposing prayer on the Tulsa community.
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Published: January 20, 2025 23:55
Trump says he will again withdraw the United States, a top carbon polluting nation, from the landmark Paris climate agreement, dealing a blow to worldwide efforts to combat global warming and once again distancing the U.S. from its closest allies.
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Published: January 20, 2025 23:49
NOAA, which the creators of Project 2025 want to abolish or gut, reported 27 weather disasters last year in the United States, including the devastating Hurricane Helene. These calamities cost over $180 billion and killed more than 560 people.
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Published: January 20, 2025 20:18
We have a new blog by our Co-President Annie Laurie Gaylor titled "Trump’s inauguration turned into a Christian coronation." Read it here: ffrf.us/3PICAOU
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Published: January 20, 2025 18:05
We stand firmly with the LGBTQ community in advocating for equality, dignity and the freedom to live without fear of religiously motivated discrimination.
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Published: January 20, 2025 17:15
We are devastated to learn of the death of Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood.
She was a recipient of FFRF’s Forward Award, which recognizes individuals who have moved society forward.
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Published: January 19, 2025 23:43
An Iranian court has sentenced the popular singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, to death on appeal after he was convicted of blasphemy, according to local media reports.
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Published: January 19, 2025 23:41
Turning Point Academy works to seed what it calls 5C schools: Christian, classical, conservative, collaborative, and cost-affordable. “Church, schools, and community exist to serve God and the family,” the organization states on its website.
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Published: January 19, 2025 23:35
"This lawsuit against the federal government argues that the ACA's mandated coverage of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PReP) drugs — and hundreds of other preventative services, including screenings for STIs and cancer— is unconstitutional."
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Published: January 19, 2025 23:30
Public trust in pastors has dropped to a new low, according to the latest Gallup poll. The survey finds that only 30% of Americans rate clergy as highly honest and ethical, continuing a downward trend.
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Published: January 19, 2025 04:07
Or maybe we just need to figure out a way for everyone to join together as a community for social and civil benefit without having to endure the religious nonsense.
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Published: January 19, 2025 03:57
The Mormon Church is arguing that "secular courts" can't determine whether it's been defrauding its members.
The church has amassed a $100 billion-plus portfolio built from tithing while not spending a penny of it on the faith’s religious efforts.
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Published: January 18, 2025 13:49
We'll be watching this case closely.
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Published: January 17, 2025 22:56
In this week's Weekly Wrap: A local case, a centennial celebration, a brave librarian and Donald Trump.
Read about all we got up to this week here: ffrf.us/42g8v0z
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Published: January 17, 2025 21:19
The Freedom From Religion Foundation’s television show this week spotlights one brave librarian’s fight against book bans. Watch the full show here: ffrf.us/40CZUnw
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Published: January 17, 2025 18:08
“We’re the two main teams to just publicly display our faith the most,” Leonard told reporters. “I truly believe that Jesus was looking over both our shoulders throughout the season and put these two teams on a pedestal for a reason.”
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Published: January 17, 2025 16:20
The Freedom From Religion Foundation, for the record, is asking Donald Trump on behalf of tens of millions of nonreligious Americans to respect the U.S. Constitution and leave religion out of the Inaugural. ffrf.us/3WpF08R
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Published: January 16, 2025 21:41
Donald Trump will quite possibly take action shortly after assuming presidential office to curtail the right to contraception and abortion. ffrf.us/3PZ677n
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Published: January 16, 2025 20:26
We have a new blog by FFRF legal fellow Hirsh Joshi that explains the 9th Circuit’s caste cases. Read it here:
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Published: January 16, 2025 17:52
We have a new blog by staff attorney Sammi Lawrence on a case going to the Supreme Court soon. Read it here: ffrf.us/3Wi5Z6n
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Published: January 16, 2025 17:16
"Organized religion — and especially Christianity — is in decline. Secularization is advancing apace. Most sociologists of religion agree on this. What they disagree about, however, is why."
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Published: January 16, 2025 17:13
"Over two decades, Catholic dioceses, eparchies and men’s religious communities spent more than $5 billion on allegations of sexual abuse of minors, according to a new report released Wednesday (Jan. 15)..."
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Published: January 16, 2025 16:18
Forced patriotism is unpatriotic. The Supreme Court settled this in 1943—students have the right to opt out of the Pledge.
This proposed law isn’t just unconstitutional; it’s un-American.
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Published: January 15, 2025 21:46
President-elect Donald Trump is shamelessly mixing state, church and personal profiteering with the so-called “Inauguration Day Bible,” available to purchase in a limited run for $69.99. ffrf.us/3C9EhSp
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Published: January 15, 2025 17:17
FFRF applauds this landmark legislation ensuring safety and rights for at-risk youth. Advocacy matters—thank you to everyone who stood for this critical cause. 💪
🔗 Full details: https://ffrf.us/YouthProtection
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Published: January 15, 2025 17:16
After a former coach at Pinewood Christian Academy pled guilty last week to charges related to inappropriate contact with students, the Evans County Clerk of Court worked to keep the documentation from the public eye.
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Published: January 15, 2025 17:10
The best way to understand Griswold’s mythic insertion of “so help me God” into the presidential oath is through the lens of Christian nationalism. While the phrase is relatively new, Christian nationalism itself has been around for a long time.
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Published: January 15, 2025 17:07
"Typically, the president-elect has recited the Oath of Office with one hand on a Bible. But the Constitution doesn’t specify that they need to be sworn in on the Christian text—and some have forgone the ritual."
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Published: January 15, 2025 16:48
"As an elected official and a parent of two elementary school students in Oklahoma, I am deeply concerned by a growing national trend of government overreach that undermines parents’ rights through state-sanctioned religious extremism."
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Published: January 15, 2025 16:29
Wait, so the "Journal of Sociology and Christianity" might be biased towards Christianity and against atheism?
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Published: January 15, 2025 16:00
FFRF proudly reaffirms its commitment to LGBTQ+ rights alongside secular allies. Together, we fight for equality and justice. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
🔗 bit.ly/FFRFLGBTQ
#LGBTQRights #SecularActivism