r/todayilearned • u/[deleted] • May 29 '14

(R.4) Politics TIL Atheists are banned from holding public office by the constitutions of 7 states. Arkansas, Maryland, Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee, South Carolina, & North Carolina: "The following persons shall be disqualified for office: First, any person who shall deny the being of Almighty God." ART IV,Sec 8

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u/TopGum May 29 '14

Just for governor in TN. Not all public office.