News Releases Archive

February 23, 2023

All-women secular podcast probes religious anti-discrimination exemption

The only all-women secular podcast in this country tackles in its latest episode the conundrum of why religious institutions outrageously receive an exemption from basic anti-discrimination laws. FFRF Legal Director …

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February 22, 2023

FFRF urges N.C. county board to nix commissioner-led prayers

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is urging the Stokes County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina to immediately end the practice of commissioner-led prayers before each meeting. FFRF had previously …

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February 22, 2023

DeSantis’ peculiar concept of ‘indoctrination’ disses Black History Month

Have you noticed something weird in the vocabulary of Christian nationalist public officials? They’re all suddenly against indoctrination in our public schools. Sounds good, until you realize what they really …

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February 22, 2023

Reps. Greene and Santos would censor the bible, FFRF warns

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is cautioning two book-banning members of Congress to be careful what they wish for. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., and George Santos, R-N.Y., have co-sponsored …

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February 22, 2023

Don’t let predatory Baptists return to business as usual

Cory Wall (FBC/social media screenshot) It looks like the Southern Baptist Convention has edged ahead by a nose in an undeclared race with the Catholic Church to see which denomination …

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February 21, 2023

Let’s work for a world in which Pakistani ‘blasphemers’ will not be killed

Earlier this month, a mob broke into a police station in Punjab, Pakistan, dragged a man through the streets and beat him to death. Why? He was accused of “blasphemy.” …

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February 21, 2023

Congressional attempt to abolish Education Department unsettling

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is deeply concerned about a recently introduced congressional bill to abolish the Department of Education. HR 899, proposed by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., calls for …

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February 21, 2023

Shutdown of Missouri religious health care outfit shows need for stricter regulation

The implosion of a dubious religious health insurance entity in Missouri demonstrates the need for stronger restrictions on such outfits. After defrauding consumers for years, a Missouri health care sharing …

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February 20, 2023

FFRF demands that Miami Beach reject funds for Jewish temple

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is once again urging Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber and the members of the City Commission to reject a resolution advancing the Jewish faith. In …

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