Christian Nation

The U.S. Constitution established a secular government - a unique and intentional construction by our founders. The Secular Coalition for America challenges claims that we are a "Christian nation" and other theocratic fallacies that subvert our system of government.

Atheists Denounce House 'Religion Resolution'

Tue, 09/25/2012 - 14:27

WASHINGTON, DC-- The Secular Coalition for America today denounced a resolution (H. RES. 789) introduced in the U.S. House by Stephen Fincher (TN-8) that attempts to “reaffirm the importance of religion in the lives of United States citizens” and makes reference to the country’s “Judeo-Christian heritage.”
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Secular Coalition and American Humanists Applaud Rep. Pete Stark on Issuing National Day of Reason Proclamation

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 09:50

WASHINGTON, D.C. – – The Secular Coalition for America and the American Humanist Association are pleased that U.S. Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA) has officially recognized the National Day of Reason by issuing a proclamation in the House of Representatives. The National Day of Reason, to be observed on May 3, is an alternative to the congressionally endorsed National Day of Prayer.  Read more »

Secular Coalition Fails Most 2012 Presidential Candidates on Religiously Intrusive Issues

Thu, 12/22/2011 - 17:59

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Secular Coalition for America today released its 2012 Presidential Candidate Scorecard—a guide for secular-minded Americans on the presidential candidates in the upcoming 2012 election.  Read more »

SCA Arizona State Affiliate to Hold Candidate Training Program

Tue, 09/06/2011 - 09:51
The Secular Coalition for Arizona, a state affiliate of the Secular Coalition for America, will be organizing training events this fall for secular Arizonans who are interested in running for office.   Read more »

‘Ten Commandments Weekend’ Resolution is Misguided, Inaccurate

Tue, 04/19/2011 - 11:36

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Secular Coalition for America today lambasted a proposed House resolution “expressing support for designation of the first weekend of May as Ten Commandments Weekend” as a misguided proposal that distracts House members from more important public policy issues while encouraging government support of particular religious beliefs – in violation of America’s founding principles.     Read more »

Reject Michele Bachmann's Sectarian Prayer Amendment, Says Secular Coalition for America

Wed, 05/26/2010 - 14:33

Last night the Secular Coalition for America and its allies discovered that Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) had introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization bill that would allow chaplains in the military to use specifically-Christian prayers at official military events. The Secular Coalition for America unequivocally opposes this measure, and released the following statement:   Read more »

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