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This page helps educate the public about religious child maltreatment, its risk factors, and how we can end it.

The Child-Friendly Faith Project is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that educates the public about the effects that religious, spiritual, and cultural beliefs and practices have on children in the United States.

We Remember. We Begin Again. 09/11/2026

Two of the worst faith-based initiatives are remembered today. Thank you to the Anne Frank Center for putting words to things that have no words.

We Remember. We Begin Again. Twenty-five years ago, nearly 3,000 people were killed in the attacks on the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and on Flight 93. Within our small team at the Anne Frank Center USA, there are close, deeply personal connections to the Twin Towers and to the events of that day. And we remember together.

Christian nationalism is neither Christian nor patriotic 07/08/2026

We rarely include "AMEN!" in our posts, but this time, there's no better word.

Christian nationalism is neither Christian nor patriotic I believe I am an open-hearted person. I don’t debate, nor do I continue trying to explain things as simply as I can to the closed-minded people I may encounter along my way. Throughout my ministry, I have enjoyed many friendships with pastors from other denominations and religions. I mean no pers...

Judge bars Tennessee from revealing immigration status of sick children 07/07/2026

For now, children in hospitals are shielded from this particular kind of religious child maltreatment. Let's hope it sticks.

Judge bars Tennessee from revealing immigration status of sick children A Nashville judge issued a restraining order temporarily barring the Tennessee Department of Health from reporting the identities of hundreds of extremely ill and disabled immigrant children to a state immigration office. The June 24 order was issued in response to a lawsuit filed the same day by th...

Child liberation theologian R.L. Stollar dies | The Roys Report 07/01/2026

We are heartbroken and devastated that Ryan's pain became hopelessly intolerable. He was on our Board of Directors in 2018 and 2019 and was a giant in our movement. It's now more important than it was even just yesterday to carry on with our fight.

Child liberation theologian R.L. Stollar dies | The Roys Report Ryan L. Stollar, author and advocate for abuse survivors who developed child liberation theology, has died at age 42.

Pope Leo XIV warns no doctor should ever 'decide on the life of an embryo' 06/28/2026

No pope should ever decide how a doctor should practice medicine.

Pope Leo XIV warns no doctor should ever 'decide on the life of an embryo' His remarks were made during a Monday audience with the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation.

Pope Leo XIV warns no doctor should ever 'decide on the life of an embryo' 06/28/2026

No pope should ever decide how a doctor practices medicine.

Pope Leo XIV warns no doctor should ever 'decide on the life of an embryo' His remarks were made during a Monday audience with the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation.

Kansas City could bring back conversion therapy ban, weeks after repealing ordinance 06/27/2026

refuses to give up, and fights back in a beautifully creative way! What an example for the rest of the nation!

Kansas City could bring back conversion therapy ban, weeks after repealing ordinance An ordinance proposed by Mayor Quinton Lucas and 6th District City Council member Johnathan Duncan would restrict practitioners from receiving payment for practices that increase the risk of su***de and depression. It’s intended to avoid challenges stemming from a U.S. Supreme Court ruling and a l...

15 Signs Your Church Functions Like a Cult 06/25/2026

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No one thinks they’re joining a cult. They’re seeking hope, community, and purpose. Learn why this matters by following our Advisory Board Member Dr. Steven Hassan: Freedom of Mind Resource Center.

15 Signs Your Church Functions Like a Cult Learn how to spot the strict separatism, censorship, anti-intellectualism, autocratic control, and co-dependency that fundamentalist religious cults mandate.

Olympic Skater Tim Koleto Opens Up About Conversion Therapy And Coming Out 06/24/2026

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Thank you for your bravery, . Every story offers hope to someone still suffering.

Olympic Skater Tim Koleto Opens Up About Conversion Therapy And Coming Out Olympic figure skater Tim Koleto has opened up about being subjected to conversion therapy, his decision to come out publicly, and why bisexual visibility in sport matters. Koleto, who was born in…

‘Now the victims can speak out’ — Tennessee court rules against NDA in child sexual abuse case | The Roys Report 06/23/2026

just took a stand. NDAs must never protect abusers—full stop. This is how we .

‘Now the victims can speak out’ — Tennessee court rules against NDA in child sexual abuse case | The Roys Report A landmark Tennessee court decision gives child sexual abuse victims the right to break NDAs and share their stories, despite prior settlements.

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