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West Virginia Passes Bill Mandating "In God We Trust" in Schools

February 2nd, 2023

West Virginia will likely soon require every school in the state to display "In God We Trust," the national motto. Secular activists are balking, arguing it is a violation of separation of church and state. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 174 Comments »

Oklahoma Opens the Door to Taxpayer-Funded Religious Schools

December 16th, 2022

Does Jesus belong in public school classrooms? Thanks to a legal opinion from Oklahoma’s departing Attorney General, churches in the Sooner State might be operating public charter schools in the near future. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 75 Comments »

Public School Students Forced to Attend Christian Assembly Stage Walkout

February 21st, 2022

Separation of church and state, are you there? Dozens of high school students were forced to attend a school assembly featuring evangelical proselytizing against their will. Now they're staging a walkout in protest. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 84 Comments »

Texas Lawmaker Wants Bible to Be Official State Book

October 6th, 2021

One Texas representative just introduced a resolution to make the Bible the officla book of Texas, arguing it's historical context in Texas history. Critics say it's a flagrant violation of the First Amendment. Giddy up. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 116 Comments »

Atheist Group Sues Mississippi Over 'In God We Trust' License Plate

June 25th, 2021

In God Some Trust? An atheist group is taking the state of Mississippi to court, arguing that their standard issue license plate – which includes the words 'In God We Trust' – violates their First Amendment rights. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 59 Comments »

Church Snuck Bibles Into Donated School Backpacks, Sparking Outcry

May 18th, 2021

A Georgia church is in hot water after donating backpacks stuffed with Bibles to local schools. Parents were outraged at the blatant attempt to proselytize to children, but the church says they were doing a good deed. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 115 Comments »

Evangelical Pastor Arrested for Holding Church Service During Coronavirus Pandemic

April 3rd, 2020

Evangelical pastor Rodney Howard-Browne has been arrested for continuing to hold church services in spite of a countywide order to close all non-essential businesses due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 83 Comments »

Atheist Groups Furious After Oklahoma House Passes Bill Requiring 'In God We Trust' Signs in All State Buildings

March 5th, 2020

Oklahoma is considering a law that would require all 342 state buildings to display 'In God We Trust' signs. Atheists are outraged over what they believe to be a blatant violation of separation of church and state. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 60 Comments »

Sweet Home Alabama? Alabama Ranked One of Worst States for Religious Equality

February 6th, 2020

An atheist activist group has ranked Alabama as one of the worst states nationwide for religious freedom. In their rating, the group took many things into account, from abortion bans to challenges to same-sex marriage. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 63 Comments »

Religious Freedom Group Condemns Space Force's Use of 'Official Bible'

January 15th, 2020

The blessing of the "official Bible" of the Space Force, the U.S.'s newest military branch, didn't fly with everyone. A religious freedom advocacy group is crying foul, launching some out-of-this-world controversy. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Political & Religious Controversy | 37 Comments »

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