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Atheists & Agnostics

Farmer-Rick

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11. Well the ruling in 1961 was specifically

Reply to FBaggins (Reply #4)

Tue Nov 29, 2022, 04:37 PM

Nov 2022

About a test for public office. I could see the Supremes claiming that a total ban, not even allowing a known atheist to run for office, would be different. You never know with this court what they will do. They may hear a case where they rule banning nonbelievers is up to the states. Maybe a religious corporation like Hobby Lobby could want to ban atheist and bring a case.

These anti-atheist clauses in state constitutions remind me of the anti-abortion clauses in state constitutions.They mean nothing until the Supremes change the law.

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Why it matters that 7 states still have bans on atheists holding office [View all] Farmer-Rick Nov 2022 OP

States run their own elections. jimfields33 Nov 2022 #1

Religious officials are never pressed on their patriotism Walleye Nov 2022 #2

Look at how many Twitter bios etc say christian first and then get around to "American" later Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2022 #6

I think Americans are a little too shy about questioning people's religious dogma Walleye Nov 2022 #7

Well, they are entitled to their beliefs, but not an own set of facts & not excusing evil actions.nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2022 #8

Certainly entitled to their beliefs.But I want to know their priorities if they're in government Walleye Nov 2022 #9

Heck yes! .... Duppers Nov 2022 #3

Who could bring such a suit? FBaggins Nov 2022 #4

Well the ruling in 1961 was specifically Farmer-Rick Nov 2022 #11

Seeing as religious fundamentalism seems to make people... 3catwoman3 Nov 2022 #5

I would never have any problem with religion if everybody practiced their faith how Joe Biden does Walleye Nov 2022 #10

Nor would I. President Biden finds that his... 3catwoman3 Nov 2022 #12

Well said Walleye Nov 2022 #13

Thank you. This is something I have thought about... 3catwoman3 Nov 2022 #15

Good points all Farmer-Rick Nov 2022 #14

Thank you. The notion that man was made in... 3catwoman3 Nov 2022 #16

Well said Farmer-Rick Nov 2022 #17