Oklahoma Chapter of Americans United: Americans United Praises Justice Stevens' Record On Church And State

Friday, April 9, 2010

Americans United Praises Justice Stevens' Record On Church And State

Watchdog Group Says Justice’s Replacement Must Respect Church-State Separation And Religious Freedom

April 9, 2010

Americans United for Separation of Church and State today praised Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens for his record of support for church-state separation and expressed the hope that his replacement will hold similar views.
Stevens, the oldest member of the court, announced this morning that he will retire at the end of this term. President Barack Obama is expected to soon reveal his choice to replace Stevens.

“Justice Stevens is an icon -- a thoughtful, perceptive justice who understands the role of church-state separation in American life,” said the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United. “It is vitally important that President Obama choose a high court nominee who understands that government may not meddle in matters of religion.

“The high court is deeply divided on church-state issues,” Lynn continued. “It is imperative that Stevens’ replacement be someone who understands and upholds the constitutional mandate of church-state separation.”

Read the full press release at www.au.org

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