Join us in standing up for the Separation of Church and State

• Erosion of the separation of church and state could lead to the Christian Bible, god’s infallible law, being the basis of government and having primacy over public and private institutions rather than the constitution of the United States.

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• This erosion could lead to not recognizing gender equality or gay rights and sanctions discrimination based on religious beliefs, as well as not recognizing the United States’ rich history of religious pluralism.

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• George Washington wrote: “every one shall sit in safety under his own vine and fig-tree and there shall be none to make him afraid For happily the Government of the United States gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance, requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens, in giving it on all occasions their effectual support”

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Threats to the Separation of Church and State:

A fundamental principle of American democracy is the separation of church and state. Project 2025's focus on integrating religious values into government operations is seen as a direct challenge to this principle.

Organizations like the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty highlight how the project's proposals could blur the lines between religion and government, potentially leading to the privileging of certain religious groups.

Impact on Civil Rights and Liberties:

Concerns exist that Project 2025's agenda could lead to the erosion of rights for marginalized groups, including LGBTQ+ individuals and those seeking reproductive healthcare. The project's emphasis on "religious freedom" is seen by some as a justification for discrimination based on religious beliefs.

Many organizations have pointed out that the project aims to define family structures based on biblical definitions, therefore excluding many families from protection.

Increased Presidential Power:

The project seeks to increase the power of the executive branch, allowing a president to implement large amounts of the project's policies without congressional approval. This has been seen as a threat to democratic norms.

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