Sam Johnson Defends Religious Freedom for America's Troops

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Today, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-03) introduced the Preserve and Protect God in Military Oaths Act (H.R. 1425). This bill is in response to the U.S. Air Force Academy's 2013 decision to make the final clause of the Cadet Honor Oath, which states "so help me God," optional.

Before introducing his legislation, Johnson made the following statement on the House Floor:

"Our Constitution's very First Amendment protects every individual's freedom of religion. But our servicemen and women who protect our county with their lives are seeing that freedom under fire.

"In 2013, the U.S. Air Force Academy made the phrase "so help me God" optional in the oath each cadet takes. And why did they do this? Because of one radical atheist group's demands!

"Let me be clear: Americans have the freedom of religion -- but not freedom from religion. That's why I am introducing legislation that requires Congressional approval before any change would be made to military oaths.

"The moral foundation of our country is in serious danger if we allow radical groups to dictate whether or not we can freely express our religious beliefs! It's time to take a stand."

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