The Nov. 6 general elections overall could be seen as a major victory for Democrats, but atheists concerned that Republicans have won control of the U.S. House of Representatives have composed an open letter asking lawmakers to refuse to join the Congressional Prayer Caucus, because it treats them like "second hand citizens."
"Members of the Congressional Prayer Caucus have repeatedly introduced and supported legislation that many secular Americans feel is unconstitutional and often favors Christianity above all other religions," said American Humanist Association Executive Director Roy Speckhardt, whose organization sent the open letter to U.S. representatives.
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