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Andrew L. Seidel

Andrew L. Seidel is an attorney and author. He is the Director of Strategic Response at the Freedom From Religion Foundation. His first book The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-American hit shelves in May and was burned by a Tennessee preacher. Renowned constitutional scholar Erwin Chemerinsky described it as "a beautifully written book" that "explodes a frequently expressed myth: that the United States was created as a Christian nation." Follow Andrew on social media: @AndrewLSeidel

Politics/Law, Religious LibertyFebruary 8, 2019

Supreme Court Conservatives Allow Execution of Muslim Prisoner Despite Religious Freedom Violation

By Andrew L. Seidel

If you’re seeking justice or vindication of your religious freedom, this Supreme Court has just said non-Christians need not apply.

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Politics/LawFebruary 7, 2019

Senators Can and Must Ask About Nominees’ Religious Beliefs

By Andrew L. Seidel

Questioning federal nominees on religion has been decried as a violation of the Constitution’s ban on religious tests. But not only does it do nothing of the kind, there’s good reason to think Article VI actually requires these questions.

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