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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. ffrf.us/4jX8yUf

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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 sectarian display. ffrf.us/4n6PPZe

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Just goes to show that even the smartest people can be wrong.

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Trump’s new Religious Liberty Commission met at the Museum of the Bible, because of course it did. Nothing says “separation of church and state” like Dr. Phil and Pam Bondi declaring war on morality. www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

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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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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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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 parents and transgender youth.

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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. apnews.com/article/irel...

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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

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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.

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1st meeting of White House Religious Liberty Commission, being held at Museum of the Bible, opens with a prayer "in Jesus's holy name." That quickly shows that this isn't about true religious liberty for all but instead co-opting religious liberty for conservative Christianity.

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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. www.cnn.com/2025/06/10/m...

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“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.” www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-ne...

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Texas Passes School Prayer Bill — A Church-State Breaking Point?  In this video, we explore Texas’s new school prayer bill—touted as liberty by some, condemned as theocratic overreach by others. Who gets to decide how kids pray in school? www.youtube.com/shorts/2uCxC...

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🚨 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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The horrific assassination of a Minnesota state legislator and her spouse — and the attempted assassination of another legislator and his wife — has been termed as “politically motivated.” More aptly, it should also be categorized as Christian nationalist-motivated terrorism. ffrf.us/4458b4k

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We're here at the Religious Liberty Commission meeting with our friends @americansunited.bsky.social, @americanhumanist.bsky.social, @atheists.org and @interfaithalliance.org!

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Look what popped up on my local newspaper website last night @ffrf.org

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FFRF Action Fund’s “Secularist of the Week” is @markpocan.bsky.social for grilling Project 2025 architect Russell Vought on his Christian nationalist views. bit.ly/3SLRk18

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FFRF Action Fund’s “Theocrat of the Week” is Rep. Mary Miller for her social media post condemning a Sikh invocation while claiming that the United States is a “Christian nation.” ffrf.us/45jEy1n

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"Trump and MAGA have declared a religious war, not just against secularism or progressive forms of religion, but also against traditional religion that refuses to serve their radical vision for the world." www.vox.com/politics/416...

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🧵1/ NEW: What happens when Christian nationalist schools groom kids for fascism? Chrissy Stroop (@www.bugbeardispatch.com) saw it firsthand and warns it’s a global threat. Listen now: gaslitnation.libsyn.com/how-a-christ...

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Many of the commission and advisory board members have histories of pushing Christian nationalist, anti-Muslim, anti-LGBTQ, and anti-abortion rhetoric in right-wing media, both as guests and hosts. www.mediamatters.org/salem-media-...

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Nothing says “Christian values” like calling to tar and feather your political opponents.

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When a Christian Nationalist pastor calls genocide “an act of mercy,” believe him. This is why we fight for a secular government, not one guided by ancient holy war fan fiction.

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This is a clear imposition of religious doctrine on Arkansas' students. We will fight to uphold this nation’s foundational constitutional principles.

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President Trump’s military crackdown on protesters is a dangerous step toward autocracy. We’re speaking out against this threat to democracy. 📰 Read our full statement and learn more: ffrf.us/3Zt1aZB #NoKings #DefendDemocracy #FFRF #FirstAmendment #Resist

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Sen. Alex Padilla was forcefully removed and handcuffed for daring to ask a question at a Kristi Noem press conference — a chilling abuse of power. We've previously warned about her extremist religious views and the danger she poses to our country. ffrf.org/news/release...

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RFK Jr. just purged the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel and replaced top experts with anti-vaxxers and ideologues. This isn’t public health — it’s religious-style dogma overriding science. The U.S. deserves leaders who listen to evidence, not conspiracies. www.npr.org/sections/sho...

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The Trump admin is risking women’s lives by rescinding emergency abortion care guidelines. Claire McCaskill says it best: "Women are going to die." We must act. We need to act NOW to protect women’s rights and health. 👉 bit.ly/4l3YJVF #AbortionRights #WomensHealth #ProChoice #ReproductiveJustice

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Christian nationalism is no longer a fringe ideology—it’s a coordinated, well-funded movement aiming to dismantle democracy and replace it with religious rule. From spiritual warfare to Catholic theocracy, here are 10 chilling ways it’s gaining ground in American politics. Read more:

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When government officials choose to violate the law, they should expect to be held accountable. Jefferson County was warned — now they're being sued. We’re proud to stand up for the rights of Jefferson County's residents.

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We’re proud to join forces with the ACLU to challenge Arkansas’ blatant attempt to force religion on public schoolchildren. No student should be forced to learn under a religious edict. This law is unconstitutional — and we’re fighting to stop it.

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Seth Gruber has it backwards. History shows that giving one religion political power leads to oppression, not justice. We need leaders accountable to the people, not to their personal gods.

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🚨 BREAKING: Ark. Parents Sue Over Ten Commandments in Schools 🚨 A new law forces public schools to display the Ten Commandments in EVERY classroom. Ark. families are fighting back for First Amendment rights! ffrf.org/news/release... #FFRF #ReligiousFreedom #SeparationOfChurchAndState

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🚨 FFRF to Monitor Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission 🚨 First meeting at the Museum of the Bible in D.C. on June 16. Read the news release for more info: ffrf.org/news/release... 🔴 Follow FFRF on Twitter, Bluesky, and Instagram for all the latest!

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Religious freedom doesn't mean imposing your religion on everyone else. She's the opposite of what global religious liberty needs.

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We're suing Jefferson County, Illinois for putting up a nearly seven-foot-tall monument of the 10 Commandments on the county's courthouse lawn. ffrf.org/news/release...

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FFRF is proud to be part of this lawsuit defending the separation of church and state!

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The Mayor of Quincy plans to display bronze statues of Catholic saints on a new public building — residents are taking legal action. This use of $850,000 taxpayer dollars violates the mandate for separation of church and state. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/30/m...

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Some of the strongest opposition to the Civil Rights Movement came from southern evangelicals, who argued God commanded segregation. With the recent attacks against DEI, evangelical support is even stronger than before. My latest blog for @ffrf.org: freethoughtnow.org/era-of-decon...

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Leave it to a religion to crack down on dog walking and produce a nonsensical statement like, "Prayer is invalid with the presence of dog hair." Prayer is invalid, period. And dog walking is good exercise. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/w...

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The proposed resolutions call for laws on gender, marriage and family based on what they say is the biblically stated order of divine creation. They also call for legislators to curtail sports betting and to support policies that promote childbearing. apnews.com/article/sout...

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Dillon Awes works for Oklahoma City’s IT department, where his colleagues call him "polite and friendly." But they just found out that when he preaches at his church, he regularly glorifies violence against LGBTQ people. What could go wrong...? www.friendlyatheist.com/p/an-oklahom...

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We’re in the middle of an education crisis, yet Iowa wants to pull kids from class for religious instruction. Students are free to attend church outside school—there’s no excuse to waste precious school time on preaching. www.christianpost.com/news/iowa-al...

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This is dangerous and disgraceful. Let’s be clear: This isn’t about “conflicts of interest.” It’s about consolidating power, pushing conspiracy theories, and gutting our ability to respond to public health threats. www.cnn.com/2025/06/09/h...

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The Freedom From Religion Foundation is a proud sponsor of the “No Kings” National Day of Action taking place on Saturday, June 14, in more than 1,500 locations nationwide. Please sign up here: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=f...

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