Atheists Banned From Public Office in 7 State Constitutions

Cecil Bothwell, atheist, elected to city council in Asheville, NC, challenged on his atheism to be removed from office.

This video is from the Rachel Maddow Show. With Katy Parker from North Carolina ACLU

North Carolina: So help me ...


The Constitution of the United States: Article. VI.

The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.

Aired on December 14, 2009 on MSNBC