Fresh from teaching people how to raise children without God, controversial and ‘ungodly’ group now wants the name God removed from the national anthem

A group of Kenyans wants the reference to God removed from the national anthem claiming its presence infringes on their rights.

The Atheists in Kenya group are demanding the expunging of the word God claiming the National Anthem as it is, is not inclusive. In a statement, the group’s president Harrison Mumia says the national anthem goes against the spirit on the national constitution.

Harrison Mumia President of Atheist in Kenya. Photo Credit (Mythicist Milwaukee)

He said the group has plans to petition parliament in what would be the first petition of its own kind seeking to change the composition of the national anthem.

“As non-believers, we feel that the National Anthem is not representative of us, and goes against the spirit of the Kenyan Constitution. Removing ‘God’ from the National Anthem will make it inclusive

Atheists want to feel proud when we sing or listen to the national anthem. This pride must arise from a sense of unity with shared values and ideals. The word ‘God’ disenfranchises atheists from this unified ideal,” Mumia said in a statement.

The new push will further put the Atheist group at cross paths not just with religious leaders but a majority of citizens.

Atheists in Kenya members Photo; BBC.

The national anthem has for long been some sort of a national prayer both offering thanks and seeking providence. Now the AIK in Kenya claim it fails to serve the unifying purpose it is supposed to serve.