As states push faith-based legislation into public education and healthcare, many atheist and agnostic Americans are raising concerns about the erosion of secular governance. For these communities, church-state separation isn’t about hostility to religion—it’s about protecting pluralism.
“We will continue to fight back to ensure that no religion dominates our political system, and that all Americans, regardless of belief, are treated equally under the law” says Steven Emmert, Executive Director with the Secular Coalition for America. “The future of our democracy depends on it.”
The rise of Christian nationalism and laws mandating “Biblical values” curriculums have alienated millions of non-theists and progressive believers alike.
Atheist and humanist communities are joining interfaith allies in advocating for religious neutrality in policy, united by the belief that belief should never be mandated.
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