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Atheist representation
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RE: Atheist representation
(April 11, 2012 at 8:54 pm)Minimalist Wrote: Unconstitutional.

http://ffrf.org/faq/state-church/religio...ic-office/


Quote:Eight states still have language requiring a belief in God in order to take public office. However, the Torasco v. Watkins decision renders the statutes null and void. Please note that Maryland’s and South Carolina’s religious test provisions have been explicitly struck down by federal courts.

I completely agree. That doesn't mean that if an atheist tried to run for public office that they'd be able to. You know how the Christian right can be, especially in states like Texas.
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Messages In This Thread
Atheist representation - by fuckass365 - April 11, 2012 at 8:15 pm
RE: Atheist representation - by Paul the Human - April 11, 2012 at 8:18 pm
RE: Atheist representation - by Minimalist - April 11, 2012 at 8:29 pm
RE: Atheist representation - by libalchris - April 11, 2012 at 8:42 pm
RE: Atheist representation - by Minimalist - April 11, 2012 at 8:54 pm
RE: Atheist representation - by mediamogul - April 11, 2012 at 9:23 pm
RE: Atheist representation - by libalchris - April 11, 2012 at 9:34 pm
RE: Atheist representation - by Shell B - April 11, 2012 at 9:07 pm
RE: Atheist representation - by padraic - April 11, 2012 at 9:27 pm
RE: Atheist representation - by fuckass365 - April 11, 2012 at 9:47 pm
RE: Atheist representation - by padraic - April 11, 2012 at 11:05 pm



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