Official Prayers

The Supreme Court has ruled that official prayers before legislative bodies must be nonsectarian and are prohibited in public schools. The Secular Coalition for America opposes official prayers, which constitute an endorsement of religion by government.

Sean Faircloth's Video Message on the National Day of Prayer

Thu, 05/06/2010 - 14:19

Today, the government's observance of the National Day of Prayer goes forward despite the recent federal court ruling that deemed the event unconstitutional. Two bills are currently making their way through the House of Representatives that aim to protect the National Day of Prayer--as if it needed protection--one of which has over 80 co-sponsors, about one-fifth of the entire House.
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House 'Prayer Day' Resolutions Divide America, Violate Constitution

Wed, 05/05/2010 - 15:00

One-fifth of U.S. House Members are co-sponsoring at least one of two resolutions that falsely assert the constitutionality of the National Day of Prayer, an event that the Secular Coalition for America today decried as divisive and in violation of America's founding principles. The lobbying group representing the interests of atheists, agnostics, and all other secular Americans called upon Members of Congress to reject the resolutions and upon President Obama to end government-sanctioned religious events. Read more »

Secular Coalition for America Calls Upon Pentagon to Cancel 'Christian-Themed' Event

Thu, 04/22/2010 - 13:57

The Pentagon should respect the constitutional separation of church and state and cancel a planned National Day of Prayer event, particularly in light of its recent labeling as a "Christian-themed event" by an Army spokesman, the Secular Coalition for America said today. The Pentagon should also sever all operational ties to the National Day of Prayer Task Force, a radical right wing organization headed by the wife of Focus on the Family's James Dobson, and housed in Focus on the Family's headquarters. Read more »

Justice Stevens' Record of Upholding Secular Principles Lauded by Secular Coalition for America

Fri, 04/09/2010 - 13:52

After decades of noble service on the United States Supreme Court, with an unflinching respect for America's secular foundations, the Secular Coalition for America honors the legacy of Justice John Paul Stevens on the announcement of his retirement today.
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Secular Coalition for America to Pres. Obama: Follow Jefferson’s Lead on Prayer Breakfast, Follow Your Own Lead on Faith-Based Initiatives

Thu, 02/04/2010 - 10:56

The Secular Coalition for America, the national organization advocating on behalf of America's nontheist community and for separation of church and state, encouraged President Obama to remain true to his own principles as well as those of Thomas Jefferson in addressing faith-based initiatives and events such as prayer breakfasts.
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Secular Coalition quoted in four national publications in May

Thu, 05/14/2009 - 16:21

The Secular Coalition for America has been getting quite a lot of media attention this month. Read more »

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