Here's what you can do to support the separation of religion and government

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Dear Friend,

Two things the Secular Coalition for America needs to be successful on Capitol Hill:

1. YOU
We need you to let your representatives know ([link removed]) what bills are important to the Secular Agenda ([link removed]) , and to let them know when someone on the Hill crosses the line that separates religion and government. Such as asking a nominee for an important job in the Department of Justice, “Do you believe in God?” ([link removed]) Senator Kennedy (R-LA) asked this question last week despite Article 6, Clause 3 of the Constitution stating about as clearly as possible, “no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.”

Clause 3 contains the only explicit reference to religion in the original seven articles of the Constitution, demonstrating the intention of the Founders to separate church and state even before the Establishment Clause was added in the Bill of Rights.

The Secular Coalition for America pushed back on Senator Kennedy’s question immediately, and pointed out his inconsistency in raising this question after complaining about questions regarding faith when they were posed to a Supreme Court nominee last year. We need you to let your representatives know when they cross the line, or when they need to stand up to those who do cross the line.

2. ALLIES ON CAPITOL HILL

We need Members of Congress who will work together to represent you and all secular Americans. Almost every Member lists a religion or denomination on their bio. To do otherwise is seen as damaging reelection prospects if nothing else. Identifying with a faith in no way prevents them from standing up for the separation of religion and government, for science and scientists informing national policy, and from recognizing the rights of millions of secular Americans (a significant and growing voting bloc).
Current members of the Congressional Freethought Caucus
Current Members of the Congressional Freethought Caucus
We have a group on Capitol Hill committed to these principles; the Congressional Freethought Caucus ([link removed]) . Founded three years ago, the CFC provides us with a pool of representatives to ask about introducing a new bill or cosponsoring a bill already pending in Congress. We know who to go to for advice about our legislative agenda or the best way to get a bill passed through a committee that a CFC member sits on.

In addition to holding regular meetings of business, the caucus also convenes special events. During this legislative session we joined the CFC for a special hearing on Christian nationalism's role in the January 6th Insurrection and the caucus' first annual Thomas Paine Breakfast ([link removed]) , an event to honor the ideals of reason, freethought, science, and ethics that were championed by the freethinking Founder. We look forward to similar events with them in the future.

What would make the Congressional Freethought Caucus even more valuable is adding more members. That’s where you come in. Click here to ask your representatives to join the Congressional Freethought Caucus. ([link removed])

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Emails are helpful but asking your representatives face-to-face is even better. Congress is about to begin what was once called its August recess, now known as a district work period. If you have the opportunity to attend a town hall meeting or another public event, raise your hand and ask your representative to contact Congressman Jared Huffman about joining the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Tell them why that would be important to you. We even have a helpful guide for you to bring with you. ([link removed]) Let us know how it goes! Once they join, we will let them know how we can work together to pass legislation on Capitol Hill that advances our secular agenda.

Your advocate on the Hill,

Scott MacConomy
Director of Policy and Government Affairs
Secular Coalition for America

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