American Atheists, Presidential Billboard Press Conference, 8-13-2012.
From American Atheists:
It seems there is some confusion as to our intentions with this billboard campaign. Our goal is to point out the silliness of religion in politics. We think the future of the United States is serious business, and its leadership should not be based upon the influences of religion in our political system.
Take Rep. Paul Ryan's comments, for example. Ryan stated, "Our rights come from nature and god, NOT from government." Is this the type of leadership we need in our country? How does he choose which god? What would our rights be under Ryan's god?
The Bible doesn't give equal rights to women, gays, or those who are not a part of their tribe. The Bible promotes theocracy, not democracy. There isn't a system of checks and balances, trial by jury, or even racial equality in the Bible. Is this what we want? NO! We are a pluralistic nation. Our intention with these billboards is to show the absolute foolishness of allowing religion to be the litmus test of our policies and government.
The framers of the Constitution knew this very well, which is why they ignored their own religious beliefs to create a secular document devoid of religion. At American Atheists, we take a bold stand for equal rights, as we work to protect the freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution."
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