Comments From the Secular Coalition for America on the Religious Liberty Commission’s Draft Report
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Christian Nationalism
2026 National Prayer Breakfast Opposition Letter – Organizational and Community Leaders Sign On
The Secular Coalition for America has joined several nonprofits, including the Freedom From Religion Foundation, to oppose the National Prayer Breakfast. The National Prayer Breakfast harms our national unity, the separation between religion and government, and the rights of the nonreligious community. It has been used by Christian nationalists to push discriminatory beliefs into our
The United States Was Not Founded As A Christian Nation
You may have seen claims that the Founding Fathers created the United States to be a “Christian nation”. This Christian nationalism narrative rewrites history and ignores America’s Founders’ mission to create a secular government where religious freedom is protected but not enforced on its citizens. Read our guide below to explore the true role of
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Heretic on the Hill: Judicial Activism, and the Treaty of Tripoli?
It’s the August recess in Washington and Members of Congress left town faster than a Texas Democrat. So Congress is not threatening to pass any bad legislation at the moment, which is nice. And it’s a good time to meet with Congressional staff who are a little more relaxed and available without their bosses around. However, it
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SCA Has Questions for the Religious Liberty Commission
The Secular Coalition for America reached out to the Religious Liberty Commission (RLC) ahead of their first official meeting. As an organization, we’re concerned about the establishment of the commission. The RLC says its mission is to “safeguard and promote America’s founding principle of religious freedom,” but according to a White House fact sheet they
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Secular Organizations Oppose the Nomination of Russell Vought to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget
The Secular Coalition for America (SCA), along with its 20 coalition partners, has submitted a letter to Senators John Thune and Charles Schumer, in opposition to the nomination of Russell Vought to be director of the Office of Management and Budget (OBM). Vought supports the influence of Christian nationalism in our government, believes our nation
Secular Organizations Urge Senators to Oppose the Nomination of Pete Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense
The Secular Coalition for America (SCA), along with its 20 coalition partners, has submitted a letter to Senators John Thune and Charles Schumer, urging them to reject Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Secretary of Defense. Based on his strong authoritarian tendencies, Christian nationalist views, and significant lack of relevant experience, the SCA asserts that Hegseth is
Heretic on the Hill on the Hill’s Opening Day
Friday was the first day of the new Congress. Every Senator and House member gets sworn in and both parties elect their party leaders. It was a little more dramatic than usual for the House Republicans but Mike Johnson kept the worst job in Washington: House Speaker with a tiny majority. He and President-elect Trump had to
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Project 2025 Religious Quotes
The following collection of quotes from Project 2025 includes all the significant mentions of religion, faith-based organizations, and even the Sabbath. It shows how religion, specifically “Judeo-Christian” religion, guides much of what Project 2025 proposes to change and/or eliminate in the federal agencies. The section on the Department of Health and Human Services even has
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Heretic on the Hill: Secular Advocates Plus Jamie Raskin Mean Lobby Day Success
Since my last report which previewed our annual meeting for the leaders of our 20 coalition organizations and the lobby day on Capitol Hill to follow, we did both! The meeting was the usual rare opportunity for these executive directors and Board leaders to learn what the other groups are working on, to collaborate, and
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