Welcome to the United States of America, Professor Amor. The United States, in fact, is probably the most religious nation in the industrialized world. Although many religious groups are very active in defense of freedom of belief we see a huge growth in the power of religion-based political groups with agendas that are hostile to the rights of minority belief groups. In such an overwhelmingly religious environment Humanists, Atheists, and other non-religious people are an easy target for intolerance and discrimination. This is one nation under God.
Minorities are always the easiest targets of discrimination.
This misunderstanding of the Constitution, and of international law, is reinforced by a number of highly visible symbolic violations of the separation of church and state. Endorsement of religious belief as preferable to non-religious belief is further shown by the practice of holding public prayers every session of Congress. Last night, in fact. I am here to remind everyone that non-religious people are indeed an integral part of the American landscape. I'm also here to tell you about the Boy Scouts of America.