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August Secular News Round-Up
Here’s your monthly update with the latest news from the current administration, plus how you can take action to help protect the separation of church and state.
SCA and our Members Demand OPM Director Scott Kupor Rescind Memo Allowing Religious Harassment
The Secular Coalition for America and our coalition members have urged the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to rescind its new guidelines for religious expression in government workplaces. ([link removed])
We point out how the memorandum allowing religious coercion and prosthelytizing will lead to the harassment of nonreligious employees, allow employees to try conversion techniques on coworkers (or even the public!), and create an environment where supervisors can pressure their subordinates.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been Using Biblical Quotes in Social Media Videos
The Department of Homeland Security has been quoting the Bible in anti-immigrant messages on social media. ([link removed]) Some of their posts even use imagery tied to “manifest destiny,” a 19th-century idea that claimed God wanted American settlers to spread across the U.S.
These themes echo today’s Christian nationalist movement, which pushes for a conservative, white, Christian vision of America and seeks to exclude immigrants who don’t fit that vision.
In Other News
Ex-Muslims of North America has launched a new website ([link removed]) to support those leaving Islam and educate others by challenging Islam’s core claims while offering a welcoming space for open inquiry.
Upcoming Events You Should Know About:
September 6 and September 8: Join SCA and We Are All DC for a march in Washington, DC, to protest the unlawful occupation of our nation’s capital ([link removed]) on Saturday, September 6th.
Then, on Monday, September 8th, we'll visit Capitol Hill to tell members of Congress to remove federal forces ([link removed]) . SCA is proud to be co-sponsoring this event.
September 10: American Humanist Association is hosting a free webinar to get a clear understanding on how to start a life in public service. ([link removed]) See how you can become a voice for the secular community as an elected official.
September 13: Center For Inquiry is hosting a free online Secular Celebrant training. ([link removed]) Become a secular celebrant today!
September 19 - 21: Recovering from Religion Fall Excursion ([link removed]) . Connect and recharge with the secular community during a fun weekend away.
October 16 - 19: Freedom From Religion Foundation’s National Conference ([link removed]) will be in Myrtle Beach, SC this year.
November 1: The Freethought Society is hosting a special International Secular Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos ([link removed]) virtual event at 12:00pm PT/ 3:00pm ET
November 1 - 9: Join Black Nonbelievers aboard the Carnival Horizon ([link removed]) for a week of activism, education, and fun on the high seas.
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