The Freedom From Religion Foundation is joining in the defense of secular democracy with a full-page advertisement in the March 28 New York Times that coincides with the nationwide “No Kings” marches.
The ad, which will appear in perhaps the country’s most respected newspaper, warns against the growing influence of Christian nationalism in American government and calls on citizens to reaffirm the nation’s foundational principle: that there are no kings — only laws, and a Constitution that applies equally to all.
“America was founded on the rejection of monarchy and the embrace of Enlightenment ideals,” says FFRF Co-President Annie Laurie Gaylor. “We’re reminding the public that no political leader is above the law, and no religion should be imposed through government.”
The “No Kings” marches, taking place in cities across the country, are organized in response to increasing concerns about authoritarianism and the erosion of democratic norms. FFRF’s ad underscores the role of secular governance in protecting individual freedoms, including religious liberty and the right to nonbelief.
“The separation of state and church is what ensures true religious freedom,” says FFRF Co-President Dan Barker. “When government aligns with religion, it undermines both democracy and personal liberty.”
The advertisement features bold, symbolic imagery and a clear message: In the United States, sovereignty belongs to the people — not to religious authority or political strongmen.
FFRF encourages supporters and concerned citizens to participate in local “No Kings” marches and to remain vigilant in defending constitutional rights.
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to defending the constitutional principle of separation between state and church and educating the public on matters relating to nontheism. With close to 42,000 members, FFRF is the largest association of freethinkers (atheists, agnostics and humanists) in North America. For more information, visit ffrf.org.
