Frequently Asked Questions

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Is unwanted religious overreach a problem in medical facilities?

Yes! We know of many examples of non-religious people experiencing intrusion by medical staff and chaplains when they have not requested it.

Are you wanting to remove prayer and religion from hospital rooms and medical facilities?

No. We want each person to have the freedom to experience their healthcare with whatever religious component they desire, even if that is none.

What’s wrong with having Bibles and religious materials in doctors’ offices and medical facilities?

Those materials do not produce a religion-neutral environment, instead, favoring one religious expression over others- or none.

Are you in favor of hospitals or hospice care facilities offering chaplain support?

We favor chaplain support only if the hospital or care facility also offers a Secular or humanist chaplain as well.

Is it true that you are taking an adversarial position with regard to prayer and religion in medical facilities, thus creating conflict?

We are only in an adversarial position when religion seeks to be the default position, implying that everyone wants religion and prayer when it comes to their experience with healthcare and end-of-life care.