Tell Congress to reject that bill that would establish a Christian song as our "national hymn"
View this email in your browser. ([link removed])
[link removed]
Dear Friend,
The House Judiciary Committee is about to consider and vote on a bill that would establish “Lift Every Voice and Sing” ([link removed]) as the national hymn. This powerful song has long been an ode to Black pride and liberation. The problem is we should not have a national hymn. A hymn is by definition “a song of praise to God.” Congress should not be spending time establishing this or any other song as our national hymn. Doing so borders on a violation of the Establishment Clause in the First Amendment because it seems to directly establish, or at least endorse, a religion, the one referenced in the hymn.
We already have a national anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner.” It is widely supported and it does not center itself on religion. There is no reason for Congress to create a competitor, a song that does single out one religion. Doing so clearly violates the secular approach to government that the First Amendment requires. Please use our Action Alert to reach your representatives, telling them that they should oppose H.R. 301 because a national hymn from one religion infringes on the rights of those who believe in other religions or no religion
Please click the button below to take action! ([link removed])
Tell Congress to Reject the Establishment of a National Hymn ([link removed])
[link removed]
We can not defend our secular government without the support from secular advocates like yourself. To help further our work on behalf of nontheist Americans, please click the “I want to help secular advocacy! ([link removed]) ” button to donate to the (C4) division of SCA which is responsible for lobbying congress, or the “I want to help secular education ([link removed]) ! ([link removed]) ” button for a tax-deductible donation to the (C3) division of SCA which works to educate Americans about our movement and values. Every dollar goes to protecting and strengthening the separation of religion and government.
I want to help secular advocacy! ([link removed])
I want to help secular education! ([link removed])
============================================================
** Facebook ([link removed])
** Twitter ([link removed])
** Link ([link removed])
** Website ([link removed])
Copyright © 2022 Secular Coalition for America, All rights reserved.
1012 14th St, NW, Suite 205, Washington, DC xxxxxx
Contributions to the Secular Coalition for America are not tax-deductible; they support our effective, citizen-based advocacy and lobbying efforts. Tax-deductible donations, including from Donor Advised Funds and IRA Rollovers, can be made to the Secular Coalition for America Education Fund.
You are receiving this email because you requested to receive updates from the Secular Coalition for America.
** Manage subscription ([link removed])
| ** Unsubscribe ([link removed])
