There are still 8 states in which atheists cannot hold public office?

who don't attend church regularly, we should openly accuse them of being Atheists whenever they campaign.

Just thinking out loud here.

In Maine the law says if a person “is scrupulous about swearing” “so help me god”, alternate wording may be used. I like the assumption that the god botherers don’t have scruples about it.

I am a atheist but didn't openly admit it until I became old. Not well received here in Texas.

Notwithstanding what their State Constitutions say, the prohibition is unconstitutional and has not been upheld in the past.

Article 1, Section 4 of the Texas Constitution states, "No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office, or public trust, in this State; nor shall anyone be excluded from holding office on account of his religious sentiments, provided he acknowledge the existence of a Supreme Being."

The language of the provision was challenged by a Texas voter in the mid-80s – but instead of striking the language, the voter and then-Attorney General Jim Mattox signed an agreement in federal court saying that line was “void” because of the U.S. Constitution.

Let's face it - the reason it remains in the State Constitution is de facto support for it - no other reason.