Freedom from Religion Foundation
‘Atheist Nativity Scene’ Placed on Courthouse Lawn
An atheist group has placed a secular nativity scene honoring the “baby Bill of Rights” on an Illinois courthouse lawn to counter the traditional Jesus-centered nativity scene.
Wisconsin Attorney General Faces Lawsuit from Atheist Group for Only Allowing Clergy in Chaplaincy Program
A lawsuit has been filed against the Attorney General of Wisconsin to dispute the creation of a chaplaincy program for employees of the state Department of Justice (DOJ). Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, the two atheist leaders of the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), were the ones to file the lawsuit. According to Barker and Gaylor, the problem with the program is that it is limited to clergy members and not secular mental health professionals.
Freedom from Religion Foundation Files Complaint over Auburn Football Prayers
The Auburn Tigers will not be appealing for divine aid to improve upon their 5-3 season if the Freedom from Religion Foundation has any say in the matter.
High School Football Players Pray before Game after Pastor is Barred from Praying with Them
After a video of a pastor praying with a high school football team went viral in September, the pastor was told he could no longer pray with the team.
Atheists Should Be Allowed to Pray before Congress, Suit Says
A federal court heard an appeal Thursday in a case involving an atheist group that wants congressional invocations opened up to those who don’t believe in God.
School’s Tiny ‘Daily Bread’ Sign Is ‘Religious Brainwashing,’ Atheist Group Says
A Maryland elementary school’s small plaque displaying seven words from the Lord’s Prayer is unconstitutional and should be removed, a national atheist group says.
West Texas County to Remove Cross Decals from Police Vehicles
An atheist organization has forced a west Texas county to remove all cross decals from patrol vehicles.
Texas City Avoids Conflict by Selling Land with Cross to Church
A Texas city has sold a plot of land in a park, which includes a cross monument, to a local church as a way to avoid conflict with an atheist organization.
Atheist Group: Students' Creation Museum Visit Violates Constitution
An atheist organization has warned public schools that taking their students on a trip to Ken Ham’s Creation Museum would be a violation of the Constitution.
