Religion in Political Campaigns

The U.S. Constitution states, "...no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States." The Secular Coalition for America opposes the use of religion as a qualification for - or against - any person seeking public office.

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 »

2012 Presidential Primary Candidate Scorecard

In 2012, voters will make a decision that will have a profound effect on our country: who will lead America through the year 2016. During a time when secular values are under constant attack by many religious leaders and political candidates, the Secular Coalition for America presents the 2012 Presidential Candidate Scorecard. Read more »

Gingrich Says Atheists Can't be Trusted, Disregards 50 Million Secular Americans

Wed, 10/19/2011 - 16:41

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Secular Coalition for America condemns Newt Gingrich’s statements attacking secularists in government and public office. Gingrich made the anti-atheist statements Tuesday night at the Republican presidential debate in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read more »

Commission on Religious Financial Structures Reveals Christian Bias in Panel Appointments

Tue, 09/13/2011 - 14:43

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, the Secular Coalition for America criticized the Commission on Accountability and Policy for Religious Organizations, for appointments to its panels reviewing financial accountability of tax-exempt religious organizations, including churches.
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Governors Should Reject Perry Prayer Invitation, Secular Coalition Says

Mon, 06/06/2011 - 11:21

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Secular Coalition for America urged the nation’s governors to reject an invitation from Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) to attend an explicitly Christian August 6 prayer gathering in Houston where Perry says the nation must “call upon Jesus to guide us” and ask for “God’s forgiveness, wisdom and provision.”
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Ignoring Rapture Forecasts, Secular Coalition Plans First-Ever Capitol Hill Strategy Summit

Thu, 05/12/2011 - 12:45

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the same weekend that followers of a Christian fundamentalist broadcaster believe the world will come to an end, more than 100 nontheistic activists and professionals will meet on Capitol Hill for the first-ever Biennial Strategic Summit held by the Secular Coalition for America, the leading national lobby for nontheistic and secular Americans.
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