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Japan’s New Emperor Dates “Sun Goddess” in Possible Church-State Violation

Why is the Japanese government paying for a religious ritual?

The Pledge of Allegiance is Going Out of Style in Palo Alto, California

Local civic leaders say the Pledge is too exclusionary for their tastes. They're right.

Christian “Prophet”: A “Legally Blind Lady Was Healed” at My Event

Don't bother looking for proof. There is none.

High School Principal Who Banned LGBTQ Books Indicted on Child Porn Charges

Always beware the people complaining loudest about sexual immorality.

Researchers Have Once Again Found a Negative Correlation Between Religion and IQ

Intelligence and religion don't always go together...

After Death Threats, Drag Queen Story Time Event Cancelled in West Virginia

LGBTQ people and allies have responded with positivity and love.

Conservatives Claim Amazon Put Kids’ Nativity Book in “Holiday Fiction” Category

Pastor Robert Jeffress said the Nativity was fact because we divide time with BC and AD.

Podcast Ep. 296: What Kanye West Should Ask Joel Osteen

Kanye West has spoken truth to power before. Will he do it now?

Evangelical Mom in Canada Sues School Over Indigenous Smudging Ritual

The mother claims a cultural learning experience was really unwanted religious proselytizing.

Bishop Investigating Child Sex Abuse Was Just Accused of Child Sex Abuse

Go buy a new irony meter. Your current one just exploded.