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Posted 5, November, 2013
The Appignani Humanist Legal Center has filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court case Town of Greece v. Galloway. We believe that sanctioned prayers before town council meetings constitute an endorsement of religion in violation of the First...

The Appignani Humanist Legal Center has filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court case Town of Greece v. Galloway. We believe that sanctioned prayers before town council meetings constitute an endorsement of religion in violation of the First Amendment. To read our statement, and the brief we’ve filed, click here: http://americanhumanist.org/news/details/2013-11-aha-statement-on-town-of-greece-v-galloway-scotus-ca

Have you seen examples of local governments using prayer in violation of the First Amendment?

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Posted 4, November, 2013

Texas Student Suspended for Tearing Bible Pages At School

The AHA has stood up once more for the rights of a student who we believe has been a victim of discrimination. After getting taunted for being gay, Isaiah Smith tore the pages of Leviticus from his Bible in protest. He was suspended not for the protest, but several days later, for carrying the torn Bible in school. According to Smith, administrators told him that carrying a Bible is okay, as long as it wasn’t damaged.

Stand with Isaiah and the AHA in calling for the record of his suspension to be expunged!

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Posted 28, October, 2013

Of Course 'In God We Trust' is Religious

Former AHA President David Niose argues at Psychology Today that “In God We Trust” is inherently religious, and that proposed laws forcing districts to display it in schools constitute a violation of the U.S. Constitution.

What do you think?

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Posted 7, May, 2013

Should we adhere to these rulings faithfully, we will be closer to fulfilling the original Pledge of Allegiance of becoming one nation, indivisible. What divides us is not so much our religious differences in this diverse country, but the degree of commitment we have to equal freedom of conscience for all people. Whether religious or secular, our universal goal should be to treat all our fellow human beings with respect and dignity. By AHA board member Herb Silverman tells atheists to let their conscience be their god for the Washington Post.