Asheville, NC, picturesque mountain community that it is, swore in a Unitarian "post-theist" as a city councilmember. He did not swear an oath to God during the ceremony, but made a solemn affirmation.
Of course, this has outraged religious groups, who point to an obscure clause in the state's constitution that prohibits anyone from holding office who denies "the being of Almight God." Well, forget the fact that the U.S. Constitution bars any religious test for anyone seeking to serve public office, trumping anything in the state's constitution. This is just good ol' country conflict.
If you're a fan of sticking it to the religious conservatives (like I am), send an email to Mr. Bothwell in support of his office. I'll post his email address as soon as I get it.
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