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Two Democrats call on Americans to celebrate the National Day of Reason
Two Democrats in Congress have issued statements in support of Thursday’s National Day of Reason, according to the group that sponsors the annual event. The American Humanist Association on Tuesday highlighted recent comments made by Rep. Michael Honda (D-CA) and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), who both called on Americans…
Atheists in Massachusetts fight ‘under God’ in Pledge of Allegiance
The American Humanist Association announced Monday that it would appeal a court ruling in Massachusetts that held the “under God” wording of the Pledge of Allegiance did not violate the state’s constitution. Massachusetts law requires public school teachers to begin each day with a recitation of the pledge. However, students…
Humanists in Massachusetts Superior Court argue against reciting pledge
The American Humanist Association on Monday told the Massachusetts Superior Court that the daily recital of the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools was a violation of the state’s constitution. In the case, Jane Doe, et. als. v. Acton-Boxborough Regional School District et al, the group is representing an atheist…
Secular group: 27 secret atheists in Congress
The president of a secular group says that there are 28 members of Congress who do not believe in God, but only one of them feels comfortable revealing his lack of faith. Secular Coalition of America (SCA) president Herb Silverman told The Guardian that his group was aware of many…
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