1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

The proposed creation of a White House faith office and task force to combat perceived "anti-Christian bias" within the federal government raises significant concerns about violating the constitutional principle of separation of church and state. This founding principle ensures the government remains neutral towards religion and prevents the elevation or endorsement of any particular faith over others. Establishing a dedicated office and task force specifically aimed at protecting and promoting Christian beliefs would constitute an unconstitutional government endorsement of one religion over others. It would go against the First Amendment's Establishment Clause, which prohibits the government from favoring or disfavoring any religion. Furthermore, claims of widespread "anti-Christian bias" within federal agencies appear to be unsubstantiated. Religious discrimination of any kind should certainly be condemned, but singling out Christianity for special protections could open the door to discrimination against other faiths or those of no religious affiliation. Rather than creating a partisan faith-based office, efforts should focus on ensuring all federal employees and citizens are treated equally, regardless of their religious beliefs or lack thereof. The government must remain neutral on matters of religion and protect the rights of all Americans to freely exercise their beliefs or choose no religion at all.