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Millions Rally for Religious Freedom, Reject Christian Nationalism

10/24/2025

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On October 18, millions attended 'No Kings' rallies across the United States, the largest protests since Earth Day 1970.
Conservative figures claimed rallies were anti-Christian, but attendees included pastors and church members advocating for church-state separation and opposing Christian Nationalism.
Thomas Helwys (1612) is cited for religious freedom, challenging monarchy control over faith.
The rallies emphasize individual belief without government interference and echo Thomas Jefferson's separation of church and state.

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Story summary

On October 18, millions attended 'No Kings' rallies across the United States, the largest protests since Earth Day 1970.
Conservative figures claimed rallies were anti-Christian, but attendees included pastors and church members advocating for church-state separation and opposing Christian Nationalism.
Thomas Helwys (1612) is cited for religious freedom, challenging monarchy control over faith.
The rallies emphasize individual belief without government interference and echo Thomas Jefferson's separation of church and state.