Amendment I. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
A bookkeeper named Roy Torcaso, who happened to be an atheist, refused to declare that he believed in God in order to serve as a notary public in Maryland. His case went all the way to the Supreme Court, and in 1961 the court ruled unanimously for Mr. Torcaso, saying states could not have a “religious test” for public office.
But 53 years later, Maryland and six other states still have articles in their constitutions saying people who do not believe in God are not eligible to hold public office. Maryland’s Constitution still says belief in God is a requirement even for jurors and witnesses.
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Seems simple, no?
Seems simple, no?
Learn to duck.
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We the people
We the people
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Are you suggesting the U.S.
Are you suggesting the U.S. is not a "Christian Nation"?
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OP would be disappointed in
Declaration of Independence says our rights are derived from a creator's will and references "God". Just saying.
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Amendment I. Congress shall
Amendment I. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
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Can't hold public office in
Can't even hold public office where I live if you don't believe in God.
SECTION 265. Denial of Supreme Being disqualification to hold office.
No person who denies the existence of a Supreme Being shall hold any office in this State.
https://www.sos.ms.gov/Education-Publications/Documents/Downloads/Missis...
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Surely that's
Surely that's unconstitutional.
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Apparently, but no one gives
Apparently, but the laws stand anyway.
A bookkeeper named Roy Torcaso, who happened to be an atheist, refused to declare that he believed in God in order to serve as a notary public in Maryland. His case went all the way to the Supreme Court, and in 1961 the court ruled unanimously for Mr. Torcaso, saying states could not have a “religious test” for public office.
But 53 years later, Maryland and six other states still have articles in their constitutions saying people who do not believe in God are not eligible to hold public office. Maryland’s Constitution still says belief in God is a requirement even for jurors and witnesses.
https://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/07/us/in-seven-states-atheists-push-to-e...