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Judge Voids GOP “Conscience” Rules Letting Religious Health Workers Discriminate

It's a victory for public health and a loss for Christians longing for the opportunity to hurt people.

Ralph Reed: If Christians Don’t Re-Elect Trump, They Deserve to be Persecuted

It's not persecution to ask Christians to play by the same rules as everyone else.

ProPublica: Pence Allies Are Illegally Directing Foreign Aid to Christian Groups

It's not just Donald Trump. The entire GOP is this corrupt, and Christians are the beneficiaries.

Pat Robertson to Pregnant Woman: Give Baby Up for Adoption and Dump Boyfriend

This is horrible advice, even for Pat Robertson.

Atheist Wins Re-Election to New Jersey General Assembly (Again)

Andrew Zwicker, a scientist and atheist, just won his third term in the New Jersey State Assembly.

Kentucky GOP Governor Matt Bevin, a Christian Nationalist, Loses Re-election Bid

God answered Matt Bevin's pre-election prayers with a resounding "No."

The Supreme Court Has Paved the Way for Christian Nationalism to Thrive

A law review articles shows how the Supreme Court now sees Christianity as the nation's default religion.

Phillip E. Johnson, “Godfather of Intelligent Design,” Dies at 79

The damage he inflicted upon young minds everywhere will be felt for years to come.

Dave Daubenmire: A Jury of My Peers Would Only Include Conservative Christians

The Constitution says we have the right to an "impartial" jury, not one whose members share our beliefs.

Northern Ireland Billboards Advertise Humanist Celebrants for Same-Sex Weddings

Humanists officiants and same-sex marriage were both illegal last year. Now it's time to celebrate both.