News From The Week Of October 19 – October 23, 2020

Friend:

“Amy Coney Barrett’s religion isn’t the problem. It’s her record.” That’s the title of the op-ed written by AU’s Senior Faith Adviser, Dr. Sabrina Dent, published Wednesday in Religion News Service – and it hits the nail right on the head. Read it here: [link removed]

As Sabrina writes: “Here are the facts: Barrett has consistently demonstrated hostility toward women seeking contraceptive coverage, LGBTQ people, religious minorities and nonreligious people. Once these views have been established as precedent at the Supreme Court, they will hurt women and the poor, particularly women of color and transgender Americans. They may even hurt believers of Barrett’s own religious tradition.”

This reminds me of what our Catholic plaintiff Aimee Maddonna said about her own shock at being turned away by a taxpayer-funded foster care agency because she is the “wrong” kind of Christian: “If you don’t protect the rights of everybody, it sets a precedent that will eventually touch on you.”

Each of us must do all we can to fight for an America where we can all live as our true selves, secure in the Constitution’s promise of equal treatment, no matter what our belief system. The time to speak up is now, because even if we don’t succeed in defeating Barrett’s sham appointment, we can garner momentum for our movement.

If you haven’t already, take a moment today to tell your Senators to vote no on Barrett’s confirmation: [link removed]

I know at times, as a supporter of religious freedom, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the challenges facing the separation of religion and government. We feel it too. But that’s why Americans United is committed to working harder than ever. I am so proud of how our staff is laying a foundation for change and better times!

As the only organization solely dedicated to this issue, we’ll never back down when the Constitution is on the line. We have the strength to do that because of your support.

With hope and determination,

Rachel K. Laser
President and CEO

Amy Coney Barrett Is The Wrong Choice For The Supreme Court:
During her confirmation hearings, Barrett described the late Justice Antonin Scalia, a vociferous opponent of church-state separation, as her inspiration and mentor.
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New Poll Gauges Americans’ Belief In The ‘Christian Nation’ Myth:
40% of Americans believe that God has granted our nation a special role in history, while 58% disagree. This is the first time since PRRI asked this question in 2011 that a majority has rejected the idea of a God-ordained special role for America.
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Texas ‘Cowboy’ Pastor Rustles Up A Blatant Violation Of Johnson Amendment:
Some religious leaders have simply decided to break the law. Among them is Pastor Derek Rogers of the Cowboy Church of Corsicana, Texas, who last week told his congregants to vote for Trump while attacking Democrat Joe Biden.
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Honoring The Legacy Of Bernard Cohen:
In 1958, Richard and Mildred Loving were arrested in Virginia for violating the state’s ban on interracial marriage. Bernard Cohen was the young, volunteer lawyer who took on their case and successfully argued it before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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