No atheists in Congress and religion and capitalism killed people

Peter Stark, the only avowed atheist in Congress, lost his bid for re-election. Ironically, another progressive beat him, and beat him in part by attacking Stark's vote against re-affirming "One Nation, under God" in our Pledge of Allegiance. This shouldn't be in the Pledge...

Congressman is Openly Atheist; Religious Right Openly Hostile

"Peter Stark made a statement about his religious beliefs, making him just one of many congress critters who've done so. In fact, for too many, their religious beliefs are their only real qualification for office...

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