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Satan, Is That You? Activists Push Back Against "Christian Supremacy"

July 13th, 2022

After a series of legal wins for publicly praying Christians, a group of Satanists and atheists want to put the religious freedom rulings to the test, invoking Satan at school board and city council meetings. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan, Political & Religious Controversy | 98 Comments »

New Survey: Only 20% of Americans Believe the Bible is Literally True

July 9th, 2022

A new poll shows that Americans' literal belief in the Bible is at its lowest point since pollsters began asking that question. Additionally, more Americans than ever before view the Bible as a book of fables. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 96 Comments »

Enormous Bible Verse in NC Sheriff's Office Prompts Controversy

December 30th, 2021

A North Carolina sheriff says he's being targeted politically after an atheist activist group told him to remove a Bible quote from station walls. Is it freedom of religion, or a flagrant Constitutional violation? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 92 Comments »

Eye for an Eye? Christians Strongly Support Death Penalty, New Poll Shows

June 23rd, 2021

A new poll shows that Christians and atheists have very different ideas on whether the death penalty is moral. While atheists largely oppose capital punishment, most Christians, particularly evangelicals, are in favor. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 141 Comments »

Is Creationism is a Conspiracy Theory? One Professor Thinks So

February 12th, 2021

A prominent professor recently said that the modern creationist movement, particularly the belief in a young Earth, is indistinguishable from believing in a conspiracy theory. Christians didn't take kindly to that. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 79 Comments »

Mississippi Replaces Confederate Symbol With 'In God We Trust' on State Flag

July 2nd, 2020

Mississippi seems poised to finally remove the Confederate Battle Flag from their own state flag. But they intend to replace it with the words "In God We Trust", which many advocates say is offensive to the nonreligious. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 118 Comments »

Christian Rock Star Reveals He No Longer Believes in God

May 27th, 2020

The lead singer of a popular Christian rock group recently announced on Instagram that he's lost his faith, mirroring other prominent faith leaders who've left Christianity. Responses ranged from supportive to outraged. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 66 Comments »

Do Fewer Americans Want God in the White House?

February 13th, 2020

A new Gallup poll shows that 60% of Americans would be willing to vote for an atheist for president. With poll after poll showing that the atheism stigma is fading, are Americans ready to say goodbye to God in politics? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 98 Comments »

Satanic Holiday Display Returns to Illinois State Capitol

December 5th, 2019

Back by popular First Amendment demand, the great gift of satanic knowledge will be shared for the second year running at the Illinois State Capitol rotunda. And once again, some religious lawmakers are not pleased. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Progressive Spirituality | 51 Comments »

Kentucky Man Wins Battle Over "I'M GOD" License Plate

November 26th, 2019

After a hard-fought battle, Kentucky resident Ben Hart has finally been granted an eye-raising vanity license plate. It reads: I'M GOD. See why he faced so much opposition, and what the judge ultimately ruled. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire, Political & Religious Controversy | 23 Comments »