Clerk Defies Supreme Court, Refuses Gay Marriage Licenses

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It would be a major victory for atheism if a prominent atheist lawyer took the case, pro bono publico, on behalf of an oppressed religionist against another atheist who was actually trying to deny her government services as a result of her Constitutionally-protected right of conscience. Not only does it build up the "Wall of Separation", but it shows them that we are committed to the principle, even in their defense. One of the major reasons, I think, for their willingness to attack the Wall is not only because they think God Wills It, but because they assume we would do it to them-- after all, their preachers have been telling them for generations that atheists are evil and are out to destroy their faith. A substantial showing of defense of the principle of free conscience would go a long way toward poking holes in that idea.
As in Sweden, etc., I think that once they cease to feel persecuted, themselves, while the neutral parties see their attacks on the secular communities of the USA, the hordes of the faithful will begin to die away.

Oops, I missed your last paragraph, and it was the best one...

I see what you're saying.

Instead of responding to their knee-jerk reaction, with a knee-jerk reaction of our own,
Integrity is the thing. 

Slow and steady will win the race.