Privileging Religion

The Constitution prohibits our government from advancing any particular religious belief or religion in general, and from inhibiting individual religious beliefs. The Secular Coalition for America opposes government actions that privilege religion in over non-religion in public policy or society.

Nonreligious Coalition Urges HHS to Drop Proposed Contraception Rule Changes

Tue, 04/09/2013 - 10:27

WASHINGTON, DC—The Secular Coalition for America on Monday submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expressing strong opposition to the proposed rule changes for “ Read more »

Secular Coalition Comments on HHS Proposed Rule

Secular Coalition Condemns Passing of Missouri Amendment 2, Continued False Definitions of “Religious Liberty”

Wed, 08/08/2012 - 12:18

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Secular Coalition for America today expressed disappointment at the passing of Missouri Amendment 2, the so-called "Public Prayer Amendment." Read more »

Government Funding of Boys Scouts' Discriminatory Policies Unacceptable

Thu, 07/19/2012 - 16:45

WASHINGTON, DC-The Secular Coalition for America is disappointed at the recent decision by the Boy Scouts of America to continue its policy of discrimination against nontheists and the LGBT community. Read more »

Secular Coalition for Colorado First Official State Chapter to Launch

Thu, 07/19/2012 - 12:48

Washington, D.C-The Secular Coalition for America is excited to announce the official launch of the Secular Coalition for Colorado, expected to officially launch on Saturday. Read more »

Battling the False Definition of "Religious Freedom"

Tue, 07/17/2012 - 12:32

The Secular Coalition does not take a stance on whether the government should mandate health care coverage. However, it is our position that if it does, there should be no religious exemptions provided. Read more »

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