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Secular Coalition for America

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The Secular Coalition for America is a dedicated lobbying whose mission is to advocate for the equal rights of nonreligious Americans and defend the separation of religion and government.

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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The new Office of Religious Affairs ignores the numerous nonreligious service members and spits in the face of our country's constitution. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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In latest religion push, Hegseth unveils Office of Religious Affairs
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said the office would give military chaplains a "direct line" to him and improve spiritual support for service members.
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"When asked about Christian symbols and messaging, the board chair said, 'I’m a Christian so that doesn’t bother me.'" www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/09/a-sc...
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A school board passed a blanket ban on rainbow imagery in schools. Students are suing. - LGBTQ Nation
When asked about Christian symbols and messaging, the board chair said, “I’m a Christian so that doesn’t bother me.”
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This Wednesday at 6:30 pm in Washington, DC, join Representative Jared Huffman at the Hill Center as he discusses the ongoing fight against Christian nationalism. www.hillcenterdc.org/event/talk-o...
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Talk of the Hill with Bill Press: Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) discusses U.S. Current Affairs & his new book No Prophets: The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism – Wednesday, Septem...
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Unsurprisingly, the list is riddled with blatant lies and white Christian nationalist propaganda. www.friendlyatheist.com/p/trumps-top...
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Trump’s “Top 250 Victories for People of Faith” collapse under scrutiny
The White House padded its list with exaggerations, repeated claims, and policies benefiting conservative Christians at everyone else’s expense
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Voting is more important than ever. As Christian nationalism rises, it's up to us to protect our democracy. Your voice matters; take a moment today to check your voter registration, learn about your rights, and make sure you’re prepared for Election Day. www.vote.org
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
"CNN host Abby Phillip suggested Republicans have a bigoted double standard because they are willing to bash...link Islam with terrorism, while conveniently overlooking "Christian nationalists" with backwards views." www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
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CNN’s Abby Phillip Slams Republicans for Tying Islam to Terrorism: ‘No Outcry’ Over Pete Hegseth’s ‘Christian Nationalist’ Pastor
CNN's Abby Phillip suggested Republicans have a bigoted double standard because they link Islam with terrorism, while overlooking "Christian nationalists"
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Despite Christian nationalist claims, America was not founded as a Christian country. www.alternet.org/maga-christi...
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Trump fans build golden statues as Holy War devours Christian campus group
Inside the radical transformation of Turning Point USA, where campus chapters are fracturing over 'Christian extremism' and conspiracy theories run wild.
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A video on Truth Social pushes a bizarre belief held by some modern-day Christian nationalists: that Trump was chosen by god to be president. meidasnews.com/news/trump-r...
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Trump Resurfaces “God Made Trump” Video Before Midterm Convention
The video portrays Trump as a God-given “caretaker” and “shepherd to mankind” using messianic biblical imagery.
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied a New York woman’s bid to send her son to kindergarten without receiving state-required vaccines” www.joemygod.com/2026/09/scot...
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SCOTUS Rejects Religious Vax Exemption For NY Child - Joe.My.God.
The Washington Post reports: The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied a New York woman’s bid to send her son to kindergarten without receiving state-required vaccines, in a case that highlights the limits ...
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Don't miss out! This September 23rd, join Representative Jared Huffman as he talks about his newest book, No Prophets: The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism. www.hillcenterdc.org/event/talk-o...
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Talk of the Hill with Bill Press: Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) discusses U.S. Current Affairs & his new book No Prophets: The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism – Wednesday, Septem...
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
“Since the 1970s, the state’s criminal and civil laws have allowed parents who belong to Followers of Christ and other faith-healing sects to pray as their children die.” www.propublica.org/article/fait...
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These Children’s Deaths Were Preventable. Their Parents Prayed Instead of Seeking Medical Care.
For decades, Idaho laws have allowed parents who belong to the Followers of Christ and other faith-healing sects to pray rather than seek medical care. Since 2015, at least 15 children have died of tr...
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Nearly half of Gen Z respondents said Christians' support for Trump made them less likely to attend church. www.tennessean.com/story/news/r...
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Nearly half of Gen Z are less likely to attend church because of Trump's alliance with Christians, survey says
Nearly half of Gen Z say President Donald Trump's alliance with Christians makes them less likely to attend church, a survey finds.
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Co-Founder of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, Rep. Jared Huffman, has been a voice for the secular community for years. In a new NYT interview, he discusses Christian nationalism and what’s at stake for religious freedom in our country. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/u...
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A Democrat Sounds the Alarm on Christian Nationalism in Congress (Gift Article)
Representative Jared Huffman of California, the only self-declared “humanist” in Congress, writes in a new book that the separation of church and state is in grave danger.
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Support a Thomas Paine Memorial in DC! The National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing Aug. 11, with public comments open through Sept. 10. Make your voice heard and support recognizing Paine’s legacy in our nation’s capital: parkplanning.nps.gov/August2026NC...
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
This Tennessee state rep currently running for governor wants to ban every religion he sees as "pagan". www.actionnews5.com/2026/07/28/t...
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Tenn. governor candidate calls for ban on mosques, non-Christian religions
State Rep. Monty Fritts, 63, a Republican candidate for governor, made the remarks in a sit-down interview with four days remaining in the state’s primary early voting period.
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Reason belongs on Capitol Hill. The third annual Congressional Reason Reception celebrated the growing Congressional Freethought Caucus and the fight to protect church-state separation and religious freedom for all.
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch takes a firm stand against Christian nationalism. “I mean, we have a First Amendment, for crying out loud,” he emphasized. “No established religion. Everybody has a freedom of religion. We are all equal under law, okay?” www.huffpost.com/entry/live-u...
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Gorsuch Calls Out U.S. Conservatives For Pushing Myth Of White, Christian Founding
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
RedBalloon, a self-proclaimed "anti-woke" job board, wants to supply the State Department with Christian employees. And they've just received a 1 million contract to do so. www.notus.org/agencies/dem...
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Democrats Are Staffing Up to Unwind Trump’s Changes to the State Department
A no-bid contract to a conservative fundraiser is raising questions about State’s recruiting.
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Don't miss out! This Sunday, July 26th at 7:00 pm ET, join Katie Hladky-Grant from Camp Quest for an exciting discussion on how we can engage and support families and young adults within the secular community. www.paperlesspost.com/go/M8dpe28u7...
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You're invited to "Reaching Families & Young Adults." Tap here to RSVP - Paperless Post Card
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The administration’s aggressive promotion of Christian nationalist ideals is driving many members of Gen Z away from organized religion and the church. religionnews.com/2026/07/20/h...
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Half of Gen Z says Trump support keeps them out of church
(RNS) — A new study found that, even among Gen Z Christians, the strong alliance between Trump and Christianity has had a negative impact on churchgoing for many.
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
“It’s almost like the anti-Pride crew selectively applies principles like “sports should be politically neutral” only when it’s convenient to support their previously held homophobic ideology.” www.outsports.com/2026/7/21/24...
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'Stick to Sports' crowd goes silent over 'Jesus Won' shirts in MLB - Outsports
Pride caps got OutKick mad about players being political posterboys but they don't seem to mind Jesus Won? Weird.
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Religious retention measures how many people stay with the religion they were raised in throughout their lives. Nonreligious Americans have a retention rate of 84%, the highest of any group.
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Nothing wrong with “defeating Christian nationalism” www.joemygod.com/2026/07/kayl...
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Kayleigh McEnany: Socialists Want To "Defeat Christian Nationalism And Rip Up The Moral Fabric Of America" - Joe.My.God.
“We need to tell people what socialism is. They want to build a coalition of religious people with socialist values to defeat Christian nationalism. What is Christian nationalism, okay? They want to d...
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
This July 4th Weekend, secular activists reflected on what America's 250th anniversary means to them and why the separation of religion and government remains essential to our nation's freedom. youtu.be/kzay91YfpT8?...
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Celebrating 250 Years of A Secular America
YouTube video by Secular Coalition for America
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
The Founding Fathers never called America "God's noble experiment." Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's frequent use of this quote only helps fuel a false narrative that America was founded as a Christian nation. www.friendlyatheist.com/p/chuck-schu...
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Chuck Schumer's favorite Founding Fathers quote is completely made up
Historians can't find references to "God's Noble Experiment." The Founders never said it. Yet Schumer keeps insisting they did.
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Religious indoctrination has no place in public schools. Instead of focusing on providing students with a quality education, Texas is moving to bring Bible studies into classrooms. www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
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Texas Bible mandate sparks outrage over new classroom rules
A new proposal would include Bible stories in required reading lists for more than 5 million public school students in Texas
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Don't miss out! Our coalition members at Black Nonbelievers, Inc. will be participating on an exciting podcast episode examining Black humanism, African identity and liberation through thoughtful and challenging dialogue. Learn more: asuevents.asu.edu/event/podcas...
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Podcast Club: Black Non-Believers | ASU Events
What does it mean to reclaim history, identity and liberation through a secular lens? How do Black humanism, community and freedom intersect in conversations about faith, culture and social change?Joi...
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
In the latest Heretic on the Hill, we discuss how the Founding Fathers would feel about our government's current stance on religion and why religious liberty (not religious nationalism) should be at the heart of our country's 250th celebration. secular.org/2026/06/here...
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Heretic on the Hill: Me Settling a 250-Year-Old Argument - Secular Coalition for America
With less than two weeks to go before the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we’re in the home stretch of hearing “America was founded as a Christian nation and the Declaration proves it....
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Americans hold complex views on religion’s place in public life: 54% of U.S. adults support church-state separation, while 55% view religion’s expanding role in society as a positive thing. Read Pew Research's most recent survey to learn more. www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...
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How Americans Feel About Religion’s Influence in Government and Public Life
A growing share of U.S. adults say religion is gaining influence, but most still want churches to stay out of politics, a 2026 survey finds.
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Over the weekend, SCA joined secular activists at America Beyond 250 to stand up against organizations like Freedom 250 that promote a harmful religious narrative of our country. Our goal? To advance a vision of a more inclusive and democratic future in the face of white Christian nationalism
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
SCA is excited to take part in America Beyond 250: Reclaiming the Promise of Pluralism, an event which brings together advocates and community leaders to confront growing threats to democracy and build a more inclusive future americabeyond250.org
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America Beyond 250 | May 30, 2026 in Philadelphia
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
In this Axios article, Steven Emmert, Executive Director of SCA, states that "secular voters are often highly engaged and quick to respond when candidates simply acknowledge them." How do you think candidates can connect with you and others in the secular community? www.axios.com/2026/05/25/r...
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Campaigns pay the price for America's secular shift
Politics after the decline of church life.
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
On this week's Heretic on the Hill, we're talking about our joint counterprotest against Rededicate 250, where "Jesus" made a surprise, and our featured guest was an inflated Donald Trump golden calf. secular.org/2026/05/here...
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Heretic on the Hill: A National Prayer Service in DC Gets Golden Idol-ed - Secular Coalition for America
You may have missed it but Jesus showed up on the National Mall last week for “Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving,” a day-long event of Christian music and mostly evan...
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Secular Coalition for America, @ffrf.org, @faithfulamerica.bsky.social, and @interfaithalliance.org peacefully protested the government-funded Christian nationalist "Rededicate America" this Sunday The day was filled with support from fellow advocates committed to fighting for our secular democracy
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Join the Secular Coalition for America, the Freedom from Religion Foundation, Faithful America, and the Interfaith Alliance in person in Washington, DC, this Sunday, May 17th, to take a stand against the Christian nationalist rally "Rededicate 250"
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
“America’s strength has always come from its religious freedom,” said Steven Emmert, Executive Director of the Secular Coalition for America. “Events like ‘Rededicate 250’ aim to link patriotism to Christian nationalist ideologies... www.friendlyatheist.com/p/white-hous...
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White House to host taxpayer-funded Christian Nationalist rally in D.C.
The “Rededicate 250” event blends patriotism, government power, and conservative Christianity into one disturbing spectacle
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
America is not and has never been a Christian nation. This historian explains why: www.alternet.org/christian-na...
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Religious historian debunks Trump Cabinet’s claim US 'was founded as a Christian nation'
Far-right Christian nationalists, from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to The Heritage Foundation's Kevin Roberts to Pastor Doug Wilson, are claiming that the United States was designed to be a "Christ...
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
“Wife School” classes are aimed at creating “perfect Christian wives” who will reject feminism, have lots of children, and “submit” to their husbands. It’s another tool for Christian nationalists to take over every aspect of our society. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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‘A husband expects a yes’: how wife schools are shaping submissive Christian women
A cottage industry of women are selling courses aligned with a conservative movement that claims feminism is the source of women’s discontent
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
SCOTUS will soon take up a case involving Catholic schools and their claimed “right” to discriminate against same-sex couples (while still receiving public funding when they do). SCA will be keeping a close eye on the case. thehill.com/regulation/c...
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Supreme Court to hear Catholic preschools’ case involving same-sex parents
The Supreme Court took up a new religious rights case on Monday, agreeing to hear two Catholic parishes’ challenge to Colorado’s mandate that they enroll children of same-sex couples in their presc…
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
His supporters aren't so forgiving of his ongoing feud with Pope Leo www.thedailybeast.com/trump-tries-...
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Trump Tries to Get on God’s Good Side After Week of Blasphemy
This month, the president has depicted himself as Jesus and picked a fight with the pope.
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Congrats to a new member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus (CFC), Rep Val Hoyle (OR-04)! The CFC protects our government's secular character and promotes public policy based on reason, science, and moral values. Learn more about the CFC here: secular.org/gove.../cong...
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Even Trump's conservative Christian base isn't okay with his new Truth Social post: a picture depicting himself as Jesus. www.axios.com/2026/04/13/t...
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Christians condemn Trump post depicting him as Jesus-like figure
It's not the first time one of Trump's AI-generated photos have rankled Christians.
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
American Christian nationalists aren't just limiting themselves to U.S. politics. Their broader goal: Christiandom. Their vision for a world governed by Christian values that allows discrimination against secularists and non-Christian religions. www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
SCOTUS' is ignoring decades of evidence showing conversion therapy is harmful and ineffective. We must continue to stand up against these hurtful practices and protect LGBTQ+ individuals from religious-based discrimination. www.npr.org/2026/03/31/n...
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Supreme Court opens door to controversial conversion therapy
The Supreme Court has ruled that Colorado's law banning conversion therapy "regulates speech based on viewpoint."
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
This is what the rise of Christian nationalism looks like: efforts to blur the line between religion and government, along with calls for religiously justified violence. SCA continues to oppose these religious services www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Hegseth prays at Pentagon service for ‘overwhelming violence’ against enemies
Remarks come after Hegseth calls for changes to military’s chaplain corps, which he said had been ‘watered down’
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Allowing religious families the ability to opt out of school lessons is yet another way the religious nationalist movement is trying to force its beliefs into public education. www.thebanner.com/education/k-...
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Why the Supreme Court fight over books cost Montgomery County $6 million
The total cost of Montgomery County Public Schools’ legal battle over storybooks is more than four times the previously announced $1.5 million payout to the families who sued.
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
March 23rd is World Atheist Day! We're curious. When did you first identify as an atheist, agnostic, humanist, or nonreligious?
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
As America nears its 250th anniversary, this article explores the pluralistic society our founders envisioned - and the Christian nationalist agenda that's threatening it. www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
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Threat of imposing religious law in America isn't from Muslims | Opinion
Andy Ogles, Tommy Tuberville and Chip Roy are wrong on Christian nationalism. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson embraced religious pluralism.
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
In this article, Rep. Jared Huffman discusses his identity as a nonreligious person in Congress and the work the Congressional Freethought Caucus is doing to address the rising trend of Christian nationalism in politics. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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Trump is waging a holy war in Iran. A Marin congressman is fighting one at home
The House's only openly nonbelieving member says President Donald Trump is trying to reconfigure the country as a Christian state.
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Secular Coalition for America @secularcoalition.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
It's always an exciting time when secular advocates can come together to stand up for an important cause. For this year's Lobby Day, we urged members of Congress to oppose a bill that would undermine the Johnson Amendment by allowing priests to make political endorsements
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