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ATHEISM 10 BONE PIT 11 CHURCH 12 COMING OUT 13 CONTACT US 14 COURTHOUSE 15 DRIVE THRU 16 GOVERNMENT 17 ISLAM & KORAN 18 LEGAL UPDATE 19 LINK TO US 20 MAGAZINE 21 MEDIA APP. Supreme Court building this Wednesday, March 24, 2004 to support the original secular version of the Pledge of Allegiance. The peaceful demonstration will take place as oral arguments are presented before SCOTUS in the historic NEWDOW case filed by California Atheist and physician Michael Newdow. It seeks to strike the "under God" portion of the Pledge which was added by Congress in 1954. Ninth Circuit Court ruled that the unconstitutional phrase establishes religion in violation of the First Amendment's Establishment Clause. Box 5733 - Parsippany, NJ (908)276-7300 36 Previous Press Releases. EMBED Since 1963 AMERICAN ATHEISTS has been the premier organization laboring for the civil liberties of Atheists, and the total, absolute separation of government and religion. It was born out of a court case begun in 1959 by the Murray family which challenged prayer recitation in the public schools. Curlett -- was a landmark in American jurisprudence on behalf of our First Amendment rights. It began: "Your petitioners are Atheists, and they define their lifestyle as follows. An Atheist loves himself and his fellow man instead of a god. An Atheist accepts that heaven is something for which we should work now -- here on earth -- for all men together to enjoy. An Atheist accepts that he can get no help through prayer, but that he must find in himself the inner conviction and strength to meet life, to grapple with it, to subdue it and to enjoy it. If this is your first time here, click on the 37 Visitor's Center to find out more about American Atheists. Contents * 38 A WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT * 39 THE VISITORS CENTER - Here's the place to go for information about our history, organization, and some current activities including meetings, Regional Atheist Meets (RAM ) and our National Convention. Check the What's New page to keep up on what's happening at American Atheists. Initiated by the founder of the organization, Madalyn Murray O'Hair, this famous suit is a part of a long tradition in the legal battle for separation of state and church. And should public school permit and encourage prayer or other religious rituals? Find out the American Atheists perspective on this important issue! Visit the Drive-Through for our list of concise and comprehensive FAQ's about Atheism, the First Amendment and more! Useful information for Atheists in school (K through grad school) and their families. Should seasonal religious displays be erected on public property? American Atheist Press offers books, pamphlets and other products. From Atheist classics to discourses on contemporary issues, you'll find a fascinating variety of materials for your head! There are even some Christmas-time specials for those religious friends and associates. Join using a secure online form or request information by mail. EMBED EMBED 58 top Copyright 2004 59 American Atheists, Inc.
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