Secular Coalition for America
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Protecting the equal rights of nonreligious Americans and the wall between religion and government.
Washington, D.C.
Joined May 2009
The Voting Rights Act (VRA) has ensured fair representation for all Americans. But right now, those protections are under threat On 10/15, @NAACP_LDF will be fighting to protect those very rights at the U.S. Supreme Court. Join them in D.C. https://t.co/BArwaAoFwM
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From mandatory Ten Commandments displays to “parental rights” policies rooted in Christian nationalism, public schools are becoming testing grounds for an agenda that advances a theocratic education system. https://t.co/A3T4j78nu9
huffpost.com
A movement to dismantle the existing school system and remake it in a Christian nationalist image is well on its way across America.
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Reps. Ansari, Huffman, and Raskin of the CFC have introduced a resolution that rejects Christian nationalist attempts to undermine our government and protects the Constitutional right to true religious freedom
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No American should be afraid to criticize their government, condemn Christian bigotry, or support minority rights SCA will continue to fight against threats to our democracy and will work alongside our allies to protect the rights of all Americans https://t.co/pO1RfHyTzD
friendlyatheist.com
The memo weaponizes federal task forces to go after those who challenge "traditional American views on family, religion, and morality"
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"If the water’s heating gradually, how do we know when we’re about to boil?" Courts weaponized. Voices silenced. Troops deployed Authoritarianism doesn’t arrive overnight—it creeps in Defend our democracy now, before the water completely boils over https://t.co/yYnjAm5lmt
secular.org
Tom Cruise has a good story about the incredibly dangerous stunt he did climbing the side of the world’s highest building in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. He had been dreaming about doing that...
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Despite lobbying efforts from SCA and several bills calling for ethics and recusal standards for SCOTUS, there is currently no requirement that Supreme Court members must remove themselves from cases where there is a conflict of interest. https://t.co/O9Rb02ZGGe
rollingstone.com
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has a clear conflict of interest as the court decides whether to take up a school prayer case. Will he recuse?
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Marjorie Taylor Greene is once again using unfounded claims that humans are playing "God with the weather" to ignore the realities of climate change. https://t.co/lZdrg2YEpd
msnbc.com
A hearing on purported weather control platformed the toxic strain of anti-intellectualism that pervades the Christian nationalist movement.
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Christian nationalist organization The Heritage Foundation wants more babies (but only if you're straight, married, and religiously conservative) https://t.co/RyfnTU9xOe
newrepublic.com
The Heritage Foundation’s new “Manhattan Project for Babies” wraps Christian nationalism in the guise of a plan to raise birth rates.
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"When fascism comes to America, it will wave a flag and carry a cross." Congressman Jared Huffan, co-founder of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, warns what the Trump administration's attack on religious freedom will mean for our secular democracy. https://t.co/RpBNrcoa5h
thedailybeast.com
Undoubtedly, Christian nationalism is having a moment. It must be challenged, writes Rep. Jared Huffman.
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As the current administration and its supporters twist John F. Kennedy's stance on church-state separation to promote faith in our government, we must remember why presidents swear an oath to our Constitution. Not the Bible. https://t.co/tHOokDzjZM
secular.org
Sixty-five years ago today President John Kennedy said about the Wall of Separation, “I believe in an America where the separation of church and state is absolute, where no Catholic prelate would...
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Big news: Rep. Sarah McBride has joined the Congressional Freethought Caucus The CFC brings together lawmakers who stand up for our secular government and pushback against religious extremism We’re excited to support their work defending secular freedoms
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In a free society, violence is never the solution. The Secular Coalition for America stands for reason and peace, and firmly condemns all forms of political violence. You can read our full statement below: https://t.co/1Qg88qgwY4
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SCA honors the lives lost on 9/11, the communities affected by prejudice in its wake, the first responders who risked their health to save lives, and the courage that emerged afterwards Our nation is strongest when we stay united and treat one another with compassion and respect
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Yesterday, two shootings rocked the nation. One resulted in the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The other occurred at a Colorado high school and led to one death and the critical injury of two students. https://t.co/zd0caAkjIb
cnn.com
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FreeDC took to the streets this weekend. Thousands marched to protest federal troops in our nation’s capital and lobbied Congress to demand their removal. SCA is proud to support this work. Every American deserves to live free from government overreach and fear.
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Christian worship sessions are now being hosted on the National Mall in DC This is the Trump administration's latest attempt to "bring faith back" to the U.S., a move that threatens the First Amendment and disregards the rights of secular Americans https://t.co/A8oqLVF65a
msnbc.com
The event featured Christian extremist Sean Feucht, who’s called for a Christian-only government and framed liberal policies as “demonic.”
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These white Christian nationalist statements are disgusting to hear, but even more alarming is that they're coming from a member of Congress. We must refuse to let this un-American, pro-racist, Christo-fascist rhetoric go unchallenged. https://t.co/3pRZyss8Kz
slate.com
America, he says, isn’t an idea—and isn’t for everyone.
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Our coalition members at @ExmuslimsOrg have launched billboards to encourage others leaving Islam Their site offers evidence-based responses to Islam’s main claims, plus a welcoming community for open inquiry Check it out here: https://t.co/KFnCe5psRa
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SCA is proud to be a co-host for We Are All DC, a march to end the unlawful occupation of our nation’s capital Join us on September 6th as we march to defend DC. Then on September 8th, come to Congress as we urge lawmakers to remove federal forces from DC https://t.co/jxSuALCLwL
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Do you have what it takes to be an Oklahoma public school teacher? Qualifications include: pushing a warped understanding of “religious choice”, a misunderstanding of gender vs. assigned sex, and putting parental control over students’ right
friendlyatheist.com
Ryan Walters and PragerU teamed up to quiz teachers transferring from "woke" states. Their only goal is selling conservative talking points.
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