American Atheists Media Alert
JOHNSON ON FOX NEWS "HEARTLAND WITH JOHN KASICH" PROGRAM
SATURDAY (11/19) TO DISCUSS "IN GOD WE TRUST"
Ellen Johnson, President of American Atheists, will be a guest this
Saturday (November 19, 2005) on the FoxNews Channel program "Heartland
With John Kasich."
Ms. Johnson, who has appeared on major networks and public affairs
shows, will be discussing the religionized national motto, "In God We
Trust," and lawsuits -- including possible action by Michael Newdow --
to have the slogan declared unconstitutional. Over the years, a
number of individuals and groups including American Atheists have
filed suit to challenge the use of the current motto.
"Heartland With John Kasich" airs Saturday evening, 8:00 PM ET.
Check local listings.
WHO & WHAT: Ellen Johnson, President of American Atheists discussing
"In God We Trust" as our national slogan.
WHERE: FoxNews Channel, "Heartland With John Kasich"
WHEN: Saturday, November 19, 2005, 8:00 PM ET -- check local listings.
MORE INFO: http://www.atheists.org/flash.line/igwt1.htm
"In God We Trust -- Stamping out religion on national currency,"
3/15/99)
http://www.atheists.org/public.square/coins.html
"God on our Coins," a concise history of how this religious slogan
replaced the secular motto. Includes testimony by John G. Murray to
House of Representatives, Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and
Coinage.)
(AMERICAN ATHEISTS is a nationwide movement that defends civil rights
for Atheists; works for the total separation of church and state; and
addresses issues of First Amendment public policy.)
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Larry Mundinger (aa#451) American Atheists Internet Representative
<irep @ atheists.org> <http://www.atheists.org/>
<http://www.americanatheist.org/> <http://www.atheistviewpoint.tv/>
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