Government Action

The government and officials acting in their government capacity, should not endorse religious beliefs, one religion over another or religion over non-religion.

• National Ceremonies and Symbols Endorsing Religion- Patriotic exercises that reference “God” are direct government endorsements of religion.
  • In God We Trust
  • National day of prayer
  • Oaths of office
  • Pledge of allegiance
• Government Officials Endorsing Religion- Legislators should not profess their personal religious beliefs when acting in their official capacity.
  • Legislative prayer
  • Prayer caucus
• Religiously Based Policy- Government officials should rely on high quality research, not personal religious beliefs, when making policy decisions.