Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Two U.S. Secular Groups Blast Sarah Palin for Declaring That America Has a Christian History

The Christian Broadcast Network website reports today (April 21, 2010) that two U.S. secular organizations -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and the Secular Coalition of America -- are criticizing former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin for her belief that America has a Christian history.

Palin told a Christian women's conference this week, "In Washington's Farewell Address, he wrote, 'Of all the dispositions and habits that lead to political prosperity, religion, faith, morality are indispensable supports.'"

Paul Fidalgo -- communications manager for the Secular Coalition of America -- said, "Our Constitution established a secular government and has no mention of Jesus, Christianity, or a god of any kind, despite the false message spread by figures such as Sarah Palin who claims that America was founded as a Christian nation."

Barry Lynn -- executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State -- said, "It's incredibly hypocritical that Sarah Palin now suddenly wants the government to help people be religious."

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