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.

Vote NO on Measure 3, "Religious Freedom Amendment," Tomorrow

JUNE 11, 2012 - Tomorrow North Dakota voters will have the chance to add an amendment to your state’s constitution via the ballot initiative, Measure Three, or the so-called “Religious Freedom Amendment”—but voter beware: it’s not what it sounds like. We urge you to vote “No” on Measure Three—and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Read more »

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 Calls for Boehner and U.S. House to Respect Individual Religious Liberty in HHS Ruling on Contraceptives

Thu, 02/09/2012 - 12:53

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Secular Coalition today called for U.S. House Speaker John Boehner and fellow members of the U.S. Read more »

Secular Coalition Flunks U.S. House on Religious Freedom Issues

Thu, 01/19/2012 - 12:27

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Secular Coalition for America today released its 2011 Congressional Report Card. A majority of the members of the U.S. House of Representatives earned failing grades on seven issues related to religious liberty and discrimination against nontheistic and secular Americans.
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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 »

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