Can atheists hold public office in all US states?

Seven US states have clauses in their constitutions that prohibit non-believers from holding public office, but courts have ruled this practice unconstitutional. The US Constitution also prohibits religious tests for public office. Seven U.S. states—Maryland, Arkansas, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas—have clauses in their state constitutions barring people who don’t believe in […]

Skip to content