AU Urges Senate Armed Services Committee to Question McHugh On Religious Liberty Issues

AU.org | Jul. 29, 2009 (Press Release)

Americans United says McHugh has a troubling record when it comes to separation of church and state.



“As a member of the House, McHugh repeatedly voted for or cosponsored proposals that would undermine the wall of separation between church and state,” said the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United. “We must have assurances that as Secretary of the Army, he will support the rights of men and women of all faiths ... Full Story »

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Dwight Rousu
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 by Dwight Rousu - Jul. 29, 2009

The religious excesses of the nominee for secretary of the Army have not been in the news. This action group press release informs of McHugh's bad record on the constitutional question of separation of church and state.

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Tanya J. Maurer
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 by Tanya J. Maurer - Jul. 29, 2009
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Patricia Blochowiak
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Kim C. Maynard
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 by Kim C. Maynard - Jul. 30, 2009

Sparse and to the point this article stays on topic, provides context, and, not surprisingly, doesn't preach. More could have been added about the concerns of our founders regarding separation of church and state, having fought against religious repression as a significant aspect of the formation of our nation . Then again, these facts are known to most and the point, that McHugh doesn't seem inclined to abide by our Bill of Rights should, and is, enough said. Well put.

Separation of church and state are essential to the health of our nation and our political system. Injecting religion into politics undermines our legal system. Our beliefs pertaining to religion must not be subject to government authority, and likewise, the authority of our secular government must not be subjugated to some groups religious concept of proper governance. Most of our founding fathers were deists, but not Christians. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison were clear about ... More »

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