If you don’t feel like you have enough to read about the election, we’re here to help. We’ve got some articles on the general topic of the candidates’ views on religion and its role in government. Plus a few on adjacent topics like the election’s possible impact on the Supreme Court. These should keep you …
As the sun sets on the shortest day of the year, we look back on 2021, a year of progress but also challenge, and look forward to the new light bringing a wonderful 2022. We at the Secular Coalition for America (SCA) wish you a happy winter solstice and new year. May it be spent …
Last month Senator Mike Braun, (R-Indiana) introduced a Senate Resolution ostensibly simply supporting the Pledge of Allegiance. In fact a significant portion of the text summarizes the legal history behind the religious controversies arising from reciting the Pledge in schools, primarily the dispute over the addition of “under God”. The Resolution ends with “the Senate …
The Secular Coalition for American Educates Senator on the Pledge Read More »
Washington, D.C. – 2021’s Secular Week of Action is just a month away! Every year, the secular movement comes together to create change in our local communities and provide a relevant alternative to the National Day of Prayer (May 6, 2021). Our coalition spends a whole week organizing service projects and volunteering as individuals — increasing the visibility of secular people and …
The god of the Bible is on the Nov. 6 ballot in Alabama. A proposed constitutional amendment would allow the government to display his so-called divine law — the Ten Commandments — on every piece of public property in the state. Amendment 1 unnecessarily rewrites the religious liberty provisions of the Alabama Constitution in alarming …
Alabamians Will Soon Vote on Putting the Ten Commandments on Public Property Read More »
Washington, DC — The Secular Coalition for America released the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted (11-10) to recommend Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court. A final vote confirming Judge Kavanaugh is expected early next week. “The Senate Judiciary Committee’s vote is shameful and indefensible,” said Larry T. Decker, Executive Director …
A new report by the Alabama Department of Human Resources found that 956 of Alabama’s 1,938 child care facilities are operating with a religious exemption from license requirements. That same report found 15,156 total health and safety violations in child care facilities receiving federal funding, some of which were operating without a license. Religious exemptions from …
Washington, DC — Today the Secular Coalition for America released a statement applauding Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA) for publicly announcing that he is a nonreligious humanist. Statement by Larry T. Decker, Executive Director of the Secular Coalition for America “I want to thank Rep. Huffman for his honesty, his integrity, and his courage. Every lawmaker …
Secular Coalition Applauds Member of Congress For Coming Out As Humanist Read More »
In a major decision, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled 2-1 that a giant Christian cross in Prince County, Maryland is unconstitutional. During oral arguments, attorneys defending the 40 foot tall “Peace Cross” attempted to argue that the symbol was not religious and was a secular symbol intended to commemorate all those who gave …
Appeals Court Says Giant Christian Cross in Bladensburg, MD is Illegal Read More »
The heartbreaking story of a Michigan couple who didn’t seek medical care for their infant born with a serious but treatable condition. While reading this story, keep in mind that nine states still have faith healing exemptions from manslaughter and child abuse laws. Read the full story at the Friendly Atheist blog.
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