February 2023

All-women secular podcast probes religious anti-discrimination exemption danielle@ffrf.org (Danielle) News Release Archives – Freedom From Religion Foundation – Freedom From Religion Foundation

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Read More News Release Archives – Freedom From Religion Foundation – Freedom From Religion Foundation 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 Rebecca Markert, FFRF Attorney Liz Cavell and American Atheist Attorney […]

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Taliban Bans Contraception, Citing "Western Conspiracy to Control Muslims" P-admin Atheist Republic

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Read More Atheist Republic The Taliban has stopped the distribution of contraceptives in two of Afghanistan’s major cities, claiming that their use by women is part of a conspiracy by Western countries to control the Muslim population. Taliban bans contraception calling use a ‘western conspiracy’ https://t.co/wxM2nAFxuS — The Guardian (@guardian) February 17, 2023 According to

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Bahrain Puts Muslims on Trial for "Questioning Islam" P-admin Atheist Republic

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Read More Atheist Republic Three religious reformers were put on trial in Bahrain for allegedly questioning the foundations of Islam, further deepening divisions between the country’s Shia majority and its ruling Sunni royal family. The three accused are members of Tajdeed, a local Shia cultural and religious organization that advocates for open discussion of religion.

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Three Men Sentenced to Hand Amputation for Theft in Sudan P-admin Atheist Republic

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Read More Atheist Republic A court in Sudan has sentenced three men to amputation for stealing, making it the first time such punishment was handed down in almost a decade. Worrying development and definite sign of Islamist return. Harks back to the Hudud laws implemented by the state following #Sudan’s last Islamo-military coup in 1989.Here’s

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Antimicrobial Resistance, homeopathy and the Soil Association Robyn Lowe The Skeptic

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The Soil Association was one of the founders of the global organic movement and developed some of the world’s first organic standards. Their intent is to protect producers, consumers and the soil by endorsing ‘nature-friendly’ farming methods and practices. The Soil Association aims to develop high standards for food, farming, health and beauty, and textiles,

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GOP Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) Denounces MRFF’s Mikey Weinstein on Fox News and in Letter to U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Supt. Vice Admiral Nunan MRFF Admin Military Religious Freedom Foundation

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Read More Military Religious Freedom Foundation Fox News covers Sen. Ted Cruz’s formal objection to  U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s superintendent Vice Admiral Joanna Nunan’s decision to move the massive painting of Jesus from the Academy’s administrative building to the Academy’s chapel, as was demanded by MRFF back in January. Click to Read

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FFRF urges N.C. county board to nix commissioner-led prayers gfletcher@ffrf.org (Gregory Fletcher) News Release Archives – Freedom From Religion Foundation – Freedom From Religion Foundation

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Read More News Release Archives – Freedom From Religion Foundation – Freedom From Religion Foundation 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 contacted the chairman of the Board of Commissioners alerting him

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DeSantis’ peculiar concept of ‘indoctrination’ disses Black History Month danielle@ffrf.org (Danielle) News Release Archives – Freedom From Religion Foundation – Freedom From Religion Foundation

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Read More News Release Archives – Freedom From Religion Foundation – Freedom From Religion Foundation 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 mean. “We want education, not indoctrination,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

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