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https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lppiud4jfc25

Published: May 21, 2025 21:04

This is exactly why the Founders built a wall between church and state. A government-led Christian prayer service inside the Pentagon — during duty hours — that elevates Trump as divinely appointed is not just inappropriate, it's deeply unAmerican. …

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lppbo4iz6s25

Published: May 21, 2025 18:55

A so-called “Religious Liberty Commission” that excludes entire branches of Judaism reveals its true purpose: to privilege certain religions while sidelining others. This is a direct threat to true religious freedom and pluralism. [contains quote post…

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lpp4wdrbi22v

Published: May 21, 2025 17:30

Trump’s new “Religious Liberty Commission” is stacked with extremists — including the head of Alliance Defending Freedom, a group hellbent on rolling back abortion rights and LGBTQ protections. This isn’t about liberty. It’s about theocracy. [contains…

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lpozhjjuns2v

Published: May 21, 2025 16:28

Turning the Pentagon into a church service during duty hours isn’t just inappropriate — it’s unconstitutional. We’ve sent a letter demanding an end to this blatant breach of the First Amendment. …

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Published: May 21, 2025 14:05

Liberty University paid Jerry Falwell Jr. $15 million to quietly go away — proving once again that in the world of Christian nationalism, hypocrisy isn’t a bug, it’s the business model. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

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Published: May 20, 2025 16:42

"The Christian right was always more interested in social control than in Jesus...they seem comfortable with reskinning their retrograde ideas with the aesthetics of woo-woo instead of Christianity, so long as it serves the goal of crushing social…

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lpmglwatrc2v

Published: May 20, 2025 15:45

If your “evidence” comes from bible fanfic and not history books, you’re not defending the Constitution — you’re rewriting it. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

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Published: May 20, 2025 15:43

The Department of Education recently decided to let a religious university off the hook after it misled thousands of students about the true cost of its doctoral programs. The decision reeks of religious favoritism and political interference.…

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lpkf66c4rs2x

Published: May 19, 2025 20:14

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling on the Department of Defense to halt plans for an official Christian prayer meeting that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly organizing. ffrf.us/4dmqAO1 https://ffrf.us/4dmqAO1

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lpk4izmcj22g

Published: May 19, 2025 17:39

Rural religious colleges are closing — not because of “anti-Christian bias,” but because of shrinking enrollment, financial strain, and changing demographics. Reality, not persecution, is catching up. …

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Published: May 16, 2025 21:42

FFRF is very saddened to hear of the death yesterday of our friend, the composer Charles Strouse. He was 96 years old. He was the writer of many Broadway musicals, including “Annie” and “Bye Bye Birdie." He was also a lifelong atheist. ffrf.us/3YNHPlx…

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lpcscwtk3k2s

Published: May 16, 2025 19:48

While Gen Z women are leading the charge away from religion, Gen Z men are lagging behind — and more vulnerable to conservative religious ideology. It’s time to challenge toxic faith-based narratives and promote freethought for everyone. …

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lpcgw3um322s

Published: May 16, 2025 16:24

The Merchant Marine Academy is not a church. Moving an enormous, sectarian (and frankly, ugly) painting of Jesus back to a place of honor sends a message of Christian favoritism. FFRF stands for the rights of every midshipman to serve free from…

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lpcg5eov3c2s

Published: May 16, 2025 16:10

A win for the Constitution: A court blocked the outrageous order forcing Southwest’s lawyers into “religious freedom” indoctrination from ADF. As FFRF’s Sam Grover wrote in our amicus brief, it’s “entirely unprecedented” to compel training from an org…

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lpcfekiyws2s

Published: May 16, 2025 15:56

Justice has prevailed. Salman Rushdie’s attacker — driven by religious hate and hostility toward free expression — has been sentenced to 25 years. This is a powerful reminder: We must never back down in defending the right to dissent, to question, and…

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lpcenvwuv22s

Published: May 16, 2025 15:44

Sen. Mike Lee wants to ban porn. This isn’t about morality, it’s about control. His bill echoes the censorship goals of Project 2025, a theocratic power grab that threatens free speech & church-state separation. …

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Published: May 15, 2025 19:31

This week, we spoke with clinical psychologist and bestselling author, Mary Trump. From family trauma to political dysfunction, Mary discusses her path to atheism and the lasting impact of growing up in the Trump family. ffrf.us/3ZmTms7

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Published: May 15, 2025 16:43

A Georgia woman was declared brain-dead—but kept on life support against her family’s wishes because she was pregnant. This is what a theocratic law looks like: denying grieving families the right to say goodbye, all to serve a religious agenda. …

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Published: May 14, 2025 16:37

🐕✝️ Taxpayer-funded Bible verse training for police dogs — at a Creationist theme park? Yes, it’s real. Yes, it’s unconstitutional. And yes, we've taken action. Public funds shouldn't be used to proselytize — even to police K-9s. [contains quote post or…

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Published: May 14, 2025 16:29

We agree with RFK Jr. — no one should take medical advice from him. But someone who can’t give a straight answer on measles vaccines shouldn’t be giving public policy advice either. Time to step aside. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

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Published: May 14, 2025 15:50

We have a new blog by contributing writer and lawyer @katdene.bsky.social about the legal consequences of considering transgender people "deceitful." You can read it here: ffrf.us/3SpwCnH

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lp3i25ndjk26

Published: May 13, 2025 21:56

“I was hungry and you cut my SNAP benefits.” The same politicians who preach Christian values are the ones slashing programs that feed the poor. We may be atheists, but we know compassion beats cruelty — and feeding the hungry beats quoting scripture. …

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lp3h5mukuc26

Published: May 13, 2025 21:40

A man tried to make a statement by burning 100 library books — the community responded by donating over 1,000 more. Book burners always lose in the long run. Reason, facts, and free thought can't be silenced. …

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Published: May 13, 2025 21:28

We’d tell Josh “don’t quit your day job” — but he actually should. He's not qualified to be a rapper or a representative. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

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Published: May 13, 2025 20:50

So… a Muslim country giving Trump a $400 million jet is a sign of God’s favor? Someone should probably ask Hank Kunneman: which god are we talking about? Because last we checked, Qatar isn’t funding Air Jesus. [contains quote post or other embedded…

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Published: May 13, 2025 18:26

"Inside a laboratory nestled above the mist of the forests of south Dakota, scientists are searching for the answer to one of science's biggest questions: why does the Universe exist?" https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjwvgevjjl6o

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lp2x6lxhxc26

Published: May 13, 2025 16:54

“We’re proud to support this teacher and brave board member Pam Escobar for standing up for the rights of all students, parents and staff — regardless of religion or lack thereof,” said FFRF legal counsel Chris Line. …

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lp2wfgwld22u

Published: May 13, 2025 16:40

"The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), an evangelical organization, has been expanding its presence in K-12 schools on a mission to convert public school students to Christianity." Read our blog by Lawyer Sammi Lawrence! ffrf.us/43aLB9Q

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lorbddh6ec2q

Published: May 9, 2025 20:29

🚫 A U.S. appeals court just ruled Southwest Airlines lawyers can’t be forced into “religious liberty” training by Alliance Defending Freedom. Mandatory indoctrination from a Christian nationalist group has no place in our legal system. …

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lor6ylh47c22

Published: May 9, 2025 19:47

We have filed a motion to dismiss an Oklahoma State Department of Education lawsuit against us. FFRF is represented by @aclu.org and @acluok.bsky.social “This frivolous lawsuit by Ryan Walters seeks to silence FFRF, and we are not going to allow that to…

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3loqsvnfv6c2z

Published: May 9, 2025 16:11

We’re saddened by the death of former Supreme Court Justice David Souter. He authored the powerful dissent in Hein v. FFRF, defending taxpayers’ right to challenge government funding of religion. A quiet guardian of church-state separation. [contains…

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3loosyehens26

Published: May 8, 2025 21:07

Pope Leo XIV should mark a turning point for the Catholic Church. On Day One, he should commit to a binding, universal zero-tolerance policy for clergy abuse—no more cover-ups, no more transfers, no more impunity. [contains quote post or other embedded…

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3loobyhxkj226

Published: May 8, 2025 16:03

Oklahoma State Sen. Dusty Deevers is pushing to overturn marriage equality by urging the Supreme Court to reverse Obergefell v. Hodges. This is yet another attempt to impose religious beliefs on civil law. Marriage is a civil right—not a religious…

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3loobvo6b7226

Published: May 8, 2025 16:01

Christian corwdfunding site GiveSendGo raised nearly $700K for a woman caught on video using a slur against a 5-year-old — all in the name of “Jesus.” Hypocrisy doesn’t get holier than this. …

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3loo7ef4vgc26

Published: May 8, 2025 15:16

👏 We stand with the brave board member speaking out against official Christian prayers at school board meetings. FFRF will be taking action to support her and oppose this unconstitutional, exclusionary practice. Students deserve better. [contains…

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lolwtxkszs26

Published: May 7, 2025 17:38

The Catholic Church is threatening to excommunicate priests who follow a new WA law requiring them to report child abuse confessions—yet it rarely excommunicates priests who commit abuse. Protecting predators over children is indefensible. …

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lolt6kueq226

Published: May 7, 2025 16:32

"Our opposition comes not from a perspective of anti-religion, but pro-Constitution," Mickey Dollens, regional government affairs manager at FFRF, said. "We just ask that lawmakers uphold that that oath of office to respect everyone's freedom of and from…

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lolsqlndm226

Published: May 7, 2025 16:25

Christian nationalists don’t want religious freedom — they want religious privilege. As our friend Katherine Stewart reports, Trump’s so-called “anti-Christian bias” task force is just the latest attempt to impose a theocratic agenda under the guise of…

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lolpgojdqc26

Published: May 7, 2025 15:25

"The government has a compelling interest in protecting children from abuse," FFRF Legal Director Patrick Elliott said. "This law does not target Christianity or Catholicism. Religious freedom does not include the right to conceal abuse." …

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lolp3ifoqs26

Published: May 7, 2025 15:19

A law once used to erase Indigenous cultures is now being weaponized to push churches closer to public schools. This isn’t religious freedom—it’s religious encroachment. Our kids deserve secular spaces to learn, free from proselytizing. …

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lolmvi52mk26

Published: May 7, 2025 14:40

Yes, religious pandering can be popular—but it’s still bad policy. When government officials promote Christianity, they alienate millions of non-Christian and nonreligious Americans. Public officials should serve everyone, not just the religious…

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lollvzgt5k26

Published: May 7, 2025 14:22

FFRF urges the DOJ to immediately drop this politically motivated and legally unsound investigation. Protecting children from harm must be a priority that transcends religious boundaries. It is not anti-Christian to hold clergy accountable — it is…

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lojyzbhduk24

Published: May 6, 2025 23:12

The same administration loudly crusading against “anti-Catholic bias” has no problem mocking Catholics when it suits them. If anyone else posted this, they’d be crying “war on religion.” …

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Published: May 6, 2025 20:44

The Supreme Court just greenlit a cruel, baseless ban on transgender troops—again. Religious extremism and bigotry have no place in our laws or our military. We stand with those fighting for equality and dignity in service. …

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lojlowutuk26

Published: May 6, 2025 19:13

Don't miss FFRF's Regional Gov. Affairs Manager @mickeydollens.bsky.social on the Straight White American Jesus podcast. He discusses how to effectively engage with your legislators and the intersection of politics and religion. Tune in now! 🎧 …

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lojlaz5j4c26

Published: May 6, 2025 19:05

As the Catholic Church mourns Pope Francis and chooses his successor, survivors like Alexa MacPherson are still waiting for justice. Apologies aren’t enough. True accountability means full transparency, defrocking predators, and ending the culture of…

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lojdtvjpgk2z

Published: May 6, 2025 16:53

Texas lawmakers want to honor "God’s promises" every April — for a full decade — while public schools crumble. FFRF is proud to be named in this piece for calling out this pandering. The Bible belongs in churches, not the statehouse. [contains quote…

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Published: May 6, 2025 15:30

The DOJ says WA’s clergy reporting law is “anti-Catholic.” We say: It’s anti-abuse. Let’s be clear — covering up abuse is not religious freedom. It’s obstruction. …

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Published: May 6, 2025 15:14

🚨 It's not "anti-Catholic" to protect children from abuse. It's pro-justice. It's pro-child. FFRF proudly supported WA’s new law requiring clergy to report abuse — no exceptions. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lohelr67wc2h

Published: May 5, 2025 22:01

It’s rare these days to see churches ACTUALLY step up for the common good — so when one offers shelter to the unhoused, it deserves support, not punishment. Church or not, this is wrong. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3logskc2nl22s

Published: May 5, 2025 16:38

Faith-free and funny? Yes, please. Freethought in Action can be as simple as choosing comedy that questions everything, including religion. Here’s a list of secular stand-ups to make your brain and belly happy: 🔗…

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3logihw6wck2k

Published: May 5, 2025 13:37

We stand with survivors in urging real accountability from the Catholic Church. We, too, hope the next pope ends the decades of cover-up and inaction — but hope alone isn’t enough. It’s time for genuine reform and justice. [contains quote post or…

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Published: May 4, 2025 17:41

Trump says the “Radical Left” is the Empire—but he’s the one wielding a red lightsaber, the weapon of the Sith. The true Rebellion fights for freedom, justice, and hope—and we will defeat the Empire. May the 4th be with you.

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3loe3gyexfk2x

Published: May 4, 2025 14:39

Trump saying he’s unsure he must uphold the Constitution is a flashing red light. FFRF exists because theocracy thrives when leaders dismiss their duty to our secular Constitution. We must defend it—especially from those who won’t. [contains quote…

https://bsky.app/profile/ffrf.org/post/3lodygnur3222

Published: May 4, 2025 13:45

Over 20,000 Islamists in Bangladesh rallied to stop women from getting equal inheritance rights—because it “violates Sharia.” This is exactly why religion must stay out of law. …