July 4th and the Traitor who Gave America Prayer
Summary
Christian Nationalists and MAGA love to claim the Fourth of July as their own. They think the history shows that we’re a Christian Nation. The Supreme Court has even agreed, all because of a prayer at the Continental Congress back in 1774. It’s story time. Because that prayer, which has huge legal implications today, is only the beginning of the tale. Today we’re going to learn about the traitor who gave America prayer.
Plus, an interview with American Atheists president Nick Fish about the shocking, yet sound decision to move a major international conference out of the United States.
Meet The Guest
Nick Fish
Nick Fish is the President of American Atheists. Nick is a civil rights and civil liberties activist who has spent his career in nonprofit advocacy, organizing, and fundraising.
Since running an office that knocked on 25,000 doors and registered 5,000 voters in North Carolina during the 2008 election, Nick has worked with some of the nation’s most prominent political organizations and progressive nonprofits. In the atheist community, Nick has previously worked with the Secular Coalition for America. At American Atheists, Nick develops messaging and outreach strategy, particularly on areas of politics and public policy, and oversees programs like AtheistVoter.
Nick has appeared of Fox News’ Hannity, Fox and Friends, Spirited Debate, and countless local news programs as a spokesman for American Atheists.
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