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So Help Me God: Torcaso v. Watkins | Opinion | The Harvard Crimson
Tennessee is one of only seven states that still has an unconstitutional ban on atheists holding public office.
By Kristina M. Lee, Colorado State UniversityTennessee'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 – or ath...
Anti-atheism is ingrained in American politics. A refusal to remove outdated language from state Constitutions perpetuates this prejudice.