Chris Line
@chris-line.bsky.social
Radical Atheist - Freethinker - Freedom From Religion Foundation Legal Counsel - Photographer
*All opinions expressed are my own*
*All opinions expressed are my own*
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Chris Line
@chris-line.bsky.social
· Nov 17
When Trump took office in January 2017, I weighed around 450 pounds.
His first administration inspired me to not only fight harder for our civil rights, but to face my personal demons as well and lose more than 270 pounds.
Use your righteous anger to improve yourself and the world.
His first administration inspired me to not only fight harder for our civil rights, but to face my personal demons as well and lose more than 270 pounds.
Use your righteous anger to improve yourself and the world.
Despite persistent stereotypes, nonbelievers overwhelmingly live ethical, law-abiding lives.
This data underscores that morality doesn’t come from religion—it comes from empathy, reason, and our shared humanity.
This data underscores that morality doesn’t come from religion—it comes from empathy, reason, and our shared humanity.
Only 113 self-described atheists are in the U.S. federal prison system—just 0.073% of all inmates.
While caveats apply, for a group often labeled "immoral," that’s a strikingly small number.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/in-2025-at...
While caveats apply, for a group often labeled "immoral," that’s a strikingly small number.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/in-2025-at...
In 2025, atheists make up only 0.07% of the federal prison population
Newly released numbers show self-identified atheists make up a mere fraction of federal inmates—far below their share in the general U.S. population
www.friendlyatheist.com
June 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Despite persistent stereotypes, nonbelievers overwhelmingly live ethical, law-abiding lives.
This data underscores that morality doesn’t come from religion—it comes from empathy, reason, and our shared humanity.
This data underscores that morality doesn’t come from religion—it comes from empathy, reason, and our shared humanity.
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Terry Moran told the truth.
Breaking: ABC News says senior national correspondent Terry Moran "has been suspended pending further evaluation." This since-deleted tweet is the reason for the suspension:
June 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Terry Moran told the truth.
Pope Francis was hailed as a reformer — but what did he actually change?
✅ Softer tone
❌ Women treated equally
❌ LGBTQ+ inclusion
❌ Justice for abuse victims
❌ Real accountability
Beneath the friendlier PR was the same old, regressive Church.
✅ Softer tone
❌ Women treated equally
❌ LGBTQ+ inclusion
❌ Justice for abuse victims
❌ Real accountability
Beneath the friendlier PR was the same old, regressive Church.
The Freedom From Religion Foundation acknowledges the death of Pope Francis, a leader revered by many but whose tenure failed to bring meaningful change to a deeply flawed institution. ffrf.us/4cLqEGU
Pope Francis’ death leaves a legacy of unanswered abuse and religious oppression
The Freedom From Religion Foundation acknowledges the death of Pope Francis, a leader revered by many but whose tenure failed to bring meaningful change to a deeply flawed institution.
ffrf.us
April 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Pope Francis was hailed as a reformer — but what did he actually change?
✅ Softer tone
❌ Women treated equally
❌ LGBTQ+ inclusion
❌ Justice for abuse victims
❌ Real accountability
Beneath the friendlier PR was the same old, regressive Church.
✅ Softer tone
❌ Women treated equally
❌ LGBTQ+ inclusion
❌ Justice for abuse victims
❌ Real accountability
Beneath the friendlier PR was the same old, regressive Church.
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THIS is what democracy looks like
Separate church and state!
Separate church and state!
April 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
THIS is what democracy looks like
Separate church and state!
Separate church and state!
Leaving DC after @americansunited.bsky.social’s Summit for Religious Freedom, the first of 3 events I’m attending this year featuring @katherinestewart.bsky.social, and of course her book is prominently displayed at DCA. #srf2025
April 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Leaving DC after @americansunited.bsky.social’s Summit for Religious Freedom, the first of 3 events I’m attending this year featuring @katherinestewart.bsky.social, and of course her book is prominently displayed at DCA. #srf2025
I guess he finds "holding the powerful accountable as we hold ourselves to the core principles of honesty, integrity, independence, accuracy, contextual truth, transparency, respect and fairness for the people we serve and the people we cover" repulsive.
That checks out.
www.npr.org/ethics
That checks out.
www.npr.org/ethics
April 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I guess he finds "holding the powerful accountable as we hold ourselves to the core principles of honesty, integrity, independence, accuracy, contextual truth, transparency, respect and fairness for the people we serve and the people we cover" repulsive.
That checks out.
www.npr.org/ethics
That checks out.
www.npr.org/ethics
FFRF stands proudly on the side of science 𝒂𝒏𝒅 human rights.
Atheism doesn’t justify bigotry and defending secularism means standing up for all marginalized communities.
Atheism doesn’t justify bigotry and defending secularism means standing up for all marginalized communities.
Jerry Coyne says in a new WSJ article that the Freedom From Religion Foundation “abandoned science” when it removed an essay he wrote from their website.
The article ignores the transphobic lies he spread in that piece.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/jerry-coyn...
The article ignores the transphobic lies he spread in that piece.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/jerry-coyn...
Jerry Coyne slams FFRF for “abandoning science” while repeating anti-trans lies
When the Wall Street Journal is your megaphone, you’re not being silenced
www.friendlyatheist.com
April 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
FFRF stands proudly on the side of science 𝒂𝒏𝒅 human rights.
Atheism doesn’t justify bigotry and defending secularism means standing up for all marginalized communities.
Atheism doesn’t justify bigotry and defending secularism means standing up for all marginalized communities.
Imagine being a sitting legislator and using your power to push a fake diagnosis as a real mental illness—just to own the libs.
Meanwhile, actual mental health care remains underfunded and inaccessible.
Meanwhile, actual mental health care remains underfunded and inaccessible.
March 16, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Imagine being a sitting legislator and using your power to push a fake diagnosis as a real mental illness—just to own the libs.
Meanwhile, actual mental health care remains underfunded and inaccessible.
Meanwhile, actual mental health care remains underfunded and inaccessible.
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Sure, but measles can be dangerous or even deadly.
If only you could get a safer version of the virus that doesn’t make you sick, but creates the antibodies you need.
We should invent something like that.
www.thedailybeast.com/rfk-jr-it-wo...
If only you could get a safer version of the virus that doesn’t make you sick, but creates the antibodies you need.
We should invent something like that.
www.thedailybeast.com/rfk-jr-it-wo...
RFK Jr.: It Would Be Better if ‘Everybody Got Measles’
“The measles gave you lifetime protection against measles infection,” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Sean Hannity on Fox News.
www.thedailybeast.com
March 13, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Sure, but measles can be dangerous or even deadly.
If only you could get a safer version of the virus that doesn’t make you sick, but creates the antibodies you need.
We should invent something like that.
www.thedailybeast.com/rfk-jr-it-wo...
If only you could get a safer version of the virus that doesn’t make you sick, but creates the antibodies you need.
We should invent something like that.
www.thedailybeast.com/rfk-jr-it-wo...
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Oh wow, yet another “moral” religious leader who built political power by attacking others—only to be accused of horrific crimes himself.
This isn’t just hypocrisy, it’s a pattern.
The real threat to children isn’t trans people—it’s predators hiding behind pulpits.
This isn’t just hypocrisy, it’s a pattern.
The real threat to children isn’t trans people—it’s predators hiding behind pulpits.
Robert Morris, the founder of Gateway Church in Texas, has said trans people are a threat to children.
He helped Trump get elected.
He prayed over Trump in the White House.
And he just got indicted on five counts of “lewd or indecent acts to a child.”
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/megachurch...
He helped Trump get elected.
He prayed over Trump in the White House.
And he just got indicted on five counts of “lewd or indecent acts to a child.”
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/megachurch...
Megachurch founder Robert Morris indicted on charges of "lewd acts" with a child
Robert Morris, a Donald Trump ally, now faces up to 100 years behind bars
www.friendlyatheist.com
March 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Oh wow, yet another “moral” religious leader who built political power by attacking others—only to be accused of horrific crimes himself.
This isn’t just hypocrisy, it’s a pattern.
The real threat to children isn’t trans people—it’s predators hiding behind pulpits.
This isn’t just hypocrisy, it’s a pattern.
The real threat to children isn’t trans people—it’s predators hiding behind pulpits.
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The Freedom From Religion Foundation has put a stop to a public school teacher assigning religious assignments to young students in Kentucky’s Russell County Schools system.
ffrf.us/41I19RD
ffrf.us/41I19RD
FFRF stops Ky. elementary school teacher’s religious assignments
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has put a stop to a public school teacher assigning religious assignments to young students in Kentucky’s Russell County Schools system.A concerned community membe...
ffrf.us
March 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has put a stop to a public school teacher assigning religious assignments to young students in Kentucky’s Russell County Schools system.
ffrf.us/41I19RD
ffrf.us/41I19RD
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The girl was 12 years old.
He's one of Trump's biggest promoters and legitimizers.
He's prayed over Trump in the White House.
Trump's been to his church.
Greg Abbott tapped him on the anti-trans bathroom bills.
Now he faces 100+ years in prison.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/megachurch...
He's one of Trump's biggest promoters and legitimizers.
He's prayed over Trump in the White House.
Trump's been to his church.
Greg Abbott tapped him on the anti-trans bathroom bills.
Now he faces 100+ years in prison.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/megachurch...
Megachurch founder Robert Morris indicted on charges of "lewd acts" with a child
Robert Morris, a Donald Trump ally, now faces up to 100 years behind bars
www.friendlyatheist.com
March 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The girl was 12 years old.
He's one of Trump's biggest promoters and legitimizers.
He's prayed over Trump in the White House.
Trump's been to his church.
Greg Abbott tapped him on the anti-trans bathroom bills.
Now he faces 100+ years in prison.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/megachurch...
He's one of Trump's biggest promoters and legitimizers.
He's prayed over Trump in the White House.
Trump's been to his church.
Greg Abbott tapped him on the anti-trans bathroom bills.
Now he faces 100+ years in prison.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/megachurch...
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Today is terrible.
I believe we can get through this together. So I've partnered up with @bradleyonishi.bsky.social over at Straight White American Jesus to bring you my new podcast, One Nation, Indivisible.
Subscribe for full content:https://axismundi.supercast.com/
Drops in Feb.
I believe we can get through this together. So I've partnered up with @bradleyonishi.bsky.social over at Straight White American Jesus to bring you my new podcast, One Nation, Indivisible.
Subscribe for full content:https://axismundi.supercast.com/
Drops in Feb.
January 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Today is terrible.
I believe we can get through this together. So I've partnered up with @bradleyonishi.bsky.social over at Straight White American Jesus to bring you my new podcast, One Nation, Indivisible.
Subscribe for full content:https://axismundi.supercast.com/
Drops in Feb.
I believe we can get through this together. So I've partnered up with @bradleyonishi.bsky.social over at Straight White American Jesus to bring you my new podcast, One Nation, Indivisible.
Subscribe for full content:https://axismundi.supercast.com/
Drops in Feb.
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Neo-Nazi terrorist and convicted mass murderer Anders Breivik, who killed 77 people in Norway in 2011, cited this same Napoleon quote in his manifesto.
February 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Neo-Nazi terrorist and convicted mass murderer Anders Breivik, who killed 77 people in Norway in 2011, cited this same Napoleon quote in his manifesto.
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“Christian nationalists are no longer hiding their agenda — they’re openly working to rewrite American democracy into a religious state,” adds FFRF Legal Counsel @chris-line.bsky.social. “...we must take a stand before these unconstitutional efforts gain more ground.”
wildhunt.org/2025/02/nort...
wildhunt.org/2025/02/nort...
North Dakota Bills promote Christian Nationalist Agenda and declare the “Kingship of Jesus Christ”
Three bills introduced in the North Dakota Legislative Assembly appear to herald additional legislation supporting a Christian Nationalist agenda.
wildhunt.org
February 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
“Christian nationalists are no longer hiding their agenda — they’re openly working to rewrite American democracy into a religious state,” adds FFRF Legal Counsel @chris-line.bsky.social. “...we must take a stand before these unconstitutional efforts gain more ground.”
wildhunt.org/2025/02/nort...
wildhunt.org/2025/02/nort...
It's worth pointing out that this is ambiguous enough to apply to those who choose to fight to defend our Constitution and our country from lawless dictators.
the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president
February 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
It's worth pointing out that this is ambiguous enough to apply to those who choose to fight to defend our Constitution and our country from lawless dictators.
“I feel so angry now at the administration because I traumatized my kids,” she said. “I wish I would’ve never joined the federal government.”
Vought got his wish, and now we will all suffer for it.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Vought got his wish, and now we will all suffer for it.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
‘Took away my hope.’ Federal workers say Trump mass firings upended their lives
Fired workers worried about making rent and paying student loans. Many talked about going into government work because they value public service.
www.usatoday.com
February 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
“I feel so angry now at the administration because I traumatized my kids,” she said. “I wish I would’ve never joined the federal government.”
Vought got his wish, and now we will all suffer for it.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Vought got his wish, and now we will all suffer for it.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
This is what integrity looks like.
Danielle R. Sassoon, Manhattan’s acting U.S. attorney, resigned on Thursday rather than obey a Justice Department order that she drop a corruption case against New York City’s mayor, Eric Adams, that she had championed, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.
Manhattan’s Federal Prosecutor Quits After Adams Case Is Ordered Dropped (Gift Article)
Danielle R. Sassoon, the interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, quit after the Justice Department told her to withdraw corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:53 PM
This is what integrity looks like.
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[you are here, crying in the shower before work]
February 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
[you are here, crying in the shower before work]
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Allow me to add my voice to the chorus of commentators who believe that elected Democrats' response to Trump's blitz of lawlessness has been woefully insufficient. With some exceptions, this looks like total surrender. Embarrassing and alarming.
January 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Allow me to add my voice to the chorus of commentators who believe that elected Democrats' response to Trump's blitz of lawlessness has been woefully insufficient. With some exceptions, this looks like total surrender. Embarrassing and alarming.
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I see some suggestions, in the reporting regarding the OMB impoundment order, that a mere delay in spending appropriated funds is legal. But that's not really true. The delay OMB has ordered specifically contradicts the Impoundment Control Act. A thread.
January 28, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I see some suggestions, in the reporting regarding the OMB impoundment order, that a mere delay in spending appropriated funds is legal. But that's not really true. The delay OMB has ordered specifically contradicts the Impoundment Control Act. A thread.
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No better quote from Merrick Garland summarizes why he was the wrong man for the job than this from his farewell speech.
From start to finish, he brought norms to a Trump fight and democracy suffered.
From start to finish, he brought norms to a Trump fight and democracy suffered.
January 16, 2025 at 11:39 PM
No better quote from Merrick Garland summarizes why he was the wrong man for the job than this from his farewell speech.
From start to finish, he brought norms to a Trump fight and democracy suffered.
From start to finish, he brought norms to a Trump fight and democracy suffered.
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Sadly, it is not perplexing.
She is an election denier, period.
She is an election denier, period.
January 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Sadly, it is not perplexing.
She is an election denier, period.
She is an election denier, period.
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AOC remains one of a handful of elected democrats who understand how politics operates
AOC on the Dem strategy against the trans sports bill today, where they argued it would protect "predators," and ended up losing just 2 Trump-district Dems on it:
January 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
AOC remains one of a handful of elected democrats who understand how politics operates
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This is awesome: Former Oklahoma State Rep. Mickey Dollens has just joined the Freedom From Religion Foundation (@ffrf.bsky.social) as their first "regional governmental affairs manager."
us14.campaign-archive.com?u=875516bd36...
us14.campaign-archive.com?u=875516bd36...
January 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This is awesome: Former Oklahoma State Rep. Mickey Dollens has just joined the Freedom From Religion Foundation (@ffrf.bsky.social) as their first "regional governmental affairs manager."
us14.campaign-archive.com?u=875516bd36...
us14.campaign-archive.com?u=875516bd36...