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After Christian Backlash, Charleston (WV) Mayor Won’t Rename “Christmas” Parade

A gesture to be kind and inclusive was seen by conservative Christians as an attack on their faith.

Uganda Plans to Bring Back Its Infamous “Kill the Gays” Bill

Faith-based bigotry is alive and well in Uganda.

Teacher Under Fire for Rebutting Poster Urging Kids to “Pray About Everything”

Said the teacher: "If you are sick you should go to the doctor. This is terrible medical advice."

Despite Misconduct Allegations, David Silverman Is Now Running an Atheist Group

18 months ago, American Atheists fired David Silverman. He just got a new job in the movement.

Beto O’Rourke Wants Anti-Gay Churches to Lose Their Tax Exemptions. He’s Wrong.

In an attempt to win over progressives, Beto O'Rourke trampled over the Constitution.

Predator Priests Now Live All Around Us Thanks to the Catholic Church

The Catholic Church has unleashed a disease that's worse than Catholic dogma.

E.W. Jackson: Liberals Would “Commit Murder” If They Could Get Away With It

This statement says more about conservatives than liberals.

Trump’s “Spiritual Adviser”: I Took This Role Because I Couldn’t Say No To God

Paula White didn't take God's advice. She made a deal with the devil.

Trump’s Bible Study Leader is Working with a Homophobic Ukrainian Politician

The only solace here is that Trump probably never attends Bible study.

These Expensive “Jesus Shoes,” Which Come With Holy Water, Are Selling Out

Bless their soles.