U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert Slams Atheism, Biden Administration Over 'Godless' Program [View all]

East Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert is an ultraconservative Southern Baptist who's long had it out for atheists, so it might not come as much of a surprise that he's all worked up about something again.

In a letter last week, he formally accused President Joe Biden’s administration of using taxpayer money to “fund atheism around the globe.”

It’s an effort, Gohmert said, that’s offensive to Americans.

Last year, the State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor announced a funding opportunity for the promotion and defense of “religious freedom inclusive of atheist, humanist, non-practicing and non-affiliated individuals.” The competition has a funding ceiling of $500,000, which may be awarded in a grant.

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