About Us
About First Freedom First
Established in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, religious liberty -- the right of individuals to worship or not -- was and is a defining American value. Often referred to as the "first freedom," this constitutionally guaranteed right is the foundation for the separation of church and state. This separation protects us from undue religious influence in government and undue government intervention in religion and private decision-making. We recognize that the wall separating government and religion is being eroded, and so is our right to make personal decisions.
We invite you to join us! Be a part of First Freedom First. Protect our religious liberty and separation of church and state. Sign the petition and encourage others to join you. Together we can send a powerful, resounding message -- safeguard the first freedom!
First Freedom First is a partnership of two organizations -- The Interfaith Alliance Foundation and Americans United for Separation of Church and State. Click on their logos below to learn more about these organizations.
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Look Who's Signing!
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| Phil Donahue |
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Walter Cronkite |
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"The Founders were right. Never let the pompously pious politicians pretend they have God (and you don't). First Freedom volunteers are today's patriots, the ground troops in the fight against those who would make America a theocratic nation of one religion: Theirs."
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"This is a very important movement that has to get across to the American people. It is important to understand religious liberty and separation of church and state, and our right and duty to defend it."
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Judith Light |
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"Before you can have freedom of religion you have to have freedom from religion. To believe in human possibility is struggle enough. It shouldn't also be a suspect act."
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Prof. Barbara Forrest
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Bishop John Spong
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| "European religious wars, as well as religious bigotry and persecution in America, were vividly in the Founders' minds as they wrote the world's first secular Constitution. The separation of church and state is one of their most precious legacies to us. We must help to preserve it." |
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"Government has a responsibility to create a climate in which all people feel free to worship according to the dictates of their consciences. It must never become the agency of a particular religious tradition. First Freedom First is dedicated to that position. So am I."
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Mike Keefe
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Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. |
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National Chair, National Congress of Black Women
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Byllye Avery
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Sara Paretsky
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Founder, Black Women's Health Imperative
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"We live in an age of theological correctness, where any behavior, no matter how vile, is tolerated if it’s clothed in the Bible. It takes rare courage to stand up to this hypocrisy. I’m grateful to First Freedom First for doing so."
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Rev. Selena Fox
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Senior Minister, Circle Sanctuary
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"Just because the US Constitution is a foundation document for the United States of America, this does not mean that it is fully implemented for everyone. We must work together to keep our freedoms healthy and strong. Supporting First Freedom First is a great way to do this."
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