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The Supreme Court has ruled that official prayers before legislative bodies must be nonsectarian and are prohibited in public schools. The Secular Coalition for America opposes official prayers, which constitute an endorsement of religion by government.
Secular Coalition for America to Pres. Obama: Follow Jefferson’s Lead on Prayer Breakfast, Follow Your Own Lead on Faith-Based Initiatives
Thu, 02/04/2010The Secular Coalition for America, the national organization advocating on behalf of America's nontheist community and for separation of church and state, encouraged President Obama to remain true to his own principles as well as those of Thomas Jefferson in addressing faith-based initiatives and events such as prayer breakfasts. Read more »
Secular Coalition quoted in four national publications in May
Thu, 05/14/2009The Secular Coalition for America has been getting quite a lot of media attention this month. Read more »
Obama Chooses Divisive Inaugural Pastor
Fri, 12/19/2008President-elect Obama announced the program for his inauguration this week, and it begins with an invocation from the Rev. Rick Warren, an evangelical mega church pastor. Although Obama and his spokesperson insist his inaugural will be inclusive and offer diverse viewpoints, the choice of two Protestants to open and close the ceremony suggests otherwise. Read more »
