Please sign this petition today to demand that the El Dorado County Supervisors rescind their "American Christian History Month" proclamation and promote unity within our community. Together, we can create an environment where every resident and visitor feels valued and respected!

The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed July to be American Christian History Month. The proclamation is divisive and violates fundamental American and Californian values and laws. By designating an entire month solely for one religious group's history, county supervisors are favoring one religion over others, which goes against the spirit of religious freedom upon which our nation was founded. 

The proclamataion

Sacramento Bee Coverage

----------------------------------------------------------------

To the El Dorado Board of Supervisors:
As a concerned resident of El Dorado County, I demand that you rescind your American Christian History Month proclamation. This action will demonstrate your commitment to upholding constitutional values and promoting inclusivity within our diverse community.

Supporting Facts:

1. Violation of the US and California Constitutional Principles:
The Establishment Clause of the first amendment ensures that government entities remain neutral regarding religion and do not endorse or promote any specific faith. California’s Free Exercise Clause protects citizens’ rights to and from religion. By proclaiming American Christian History Month, El Dorado County Supervisors are breaching these important clauses.

2. Exclusionary Nature:
Designating an entire month exclusively for one religious group's history sends a message to residents who do not identify as Christians that their contributions are less valued and ignored.

3. Promoting Division:
Rather than fostering unity among residents with different beliefs, this proclamation creates unnecessary divisions within our community based on religious affiliation.

4. Financial Cost of Litigation:
The proclamation may expose El Dorado County to potential legal challenges, which could result in costly litigation and tarnish the county's reputation.

5. Negative Economic Impact on Local Businesses:
A large portion of El Dorado County's economy is driven by visitors. The exclusionary nature of the proclamation and disregard for the separation of church and state is a valid reason for visitors to choose to spend their money elsewhere, in communities that are welcoming, rather than in a region supporting a Christian nationalist agenda.

Petition Conclusion:
By rescinding American Christian History Month, El Dorado County Supervisors will demonstrate their commitment to upholding the principles of religious freedom and inclusivity for all residents and visitors. Allow us to come together as a community that respects and celebrates our diverse backgrounds, ensuring that no one is excluded or marginalized based on what they choose to believe.

Thank you in advance for restoring our constitutional rights and fostering an inclusive environment where every resident and visitor feels valued and respected in El Dorado County!