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Why it matters that 7 states still have bans on atheists holding office

  • Written by Kristina M. Lee, Ph.D. Student in Rhetoric, Colorado State University
Why it matters that 7 states still have bans on atheists holding officeAbove the Tennessee State Capitol, only skies. In it, any atheists?AP Photo/Mark Humphrey

Tennessee’s Constitution includes a provision that bars three groups from holding office: atheists, ministers and those engaging in duels. Efforts are under way in the state legislature to remove this exclusion for ministers, but not for duelists –...

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