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Anti-Vax Student Sues Kentucky Government

by Lena M

Kentucky high school student, who is avoiding vaccines, has filed a suit against Health Department after state officials banned him from school.

Minister For Women - Gender Equality Leads to Domestic Violence

by Lena M

Damares Alves, Brazil’s “Minister of Human Rights, Family and Women,” thinks gender equality will lead to an increase of violence against women.

Church Leaders Want To Change Tax Bill Before Paying Up

by Lena M

Church leaders believe the tax bill passed in 2017 inadvertently instituted a tax on houses of worship and now they want to change that.

Southern Baptists to Investigate Churches Linked With Sex-abuse

by Lena M

After the report about sexual misconduct across the Southern Baptist denomination was revealed, many churches have been linked with sex-abuse cases.

Atheism, as American as Apple Pie

by Scott Jacobsen

A poll conducted through the AHA and the Centre for Freethought Equality showed improvement in the perception of the non-religious candidates.

Canadian Atheists Win Discrimination Case

by Scott Jacobsen

An atheist family won in a recent discrimination case against Bowen islan Montessori School in British Columbia, Canada.

Notorious Gang Leader Now Preaches Jesus

by Lena M

Former notorious gang leader, Rene Martinez, is now praying, preaching, teaching and baptizing people on the streets for Jesus.

Southern Baptist Leader Removed Over Inappropriate Remarks

by Lena M

Prominent Southern Baptist leader removed from his position as seminary president after he made controversial remarks about abused women.

During Atheists Gathering, Creationists Will Hold Their Event

by Lena M

During American Atheists national convention, which will take place April 19-21, The Creationists at Answers in Genesis will hold their own event.

Man Claimed God Told Him To Strangle Woman

by Lena M

Man strangled woman in his basement because “God told him he needed to kill someone and that he would be able to resurrect them.”