Supreme Court Justice Sam Alito is in the hot seat, yet again, for his controversial comments about the United States. But it may come as a shock that, this time, it’s a Christian organization calling for the justice to resign.

In 2006, even as a staunch Republican, Alito agreed that LGBTQ+ employment discrimination should be outlawed, and he even disavowed a conservative group he had formerly been a part of.

Alito’s conservative leanings have certainly led to controversy for the Supreme Court Justice. In 2021, protestors showed up outside his family home after learning that the Alitos were flying an upside-down American flag.

After it became public knowledge that the upside-down flag was flying at the Alito residence, Americans erupted in frustration that one of their leaders was so clearly displaying his presidential preference. However, Sam’s wife, Martha-Ann, took full responsibility for the flag to quell the millions of citizens’ concerns about her husband’s involvement.

The “Appeal to Heaven” flag was originally a sign of rebellion among New England colonists, but today, it represents the far-right movement and support of Donald Trump. So, it seems Sam and Martha-Ann Alito have either not learned their lesson or simply don’t care that they are alienating and offending millions of Americans.

An audio clip of Alito speaking has been leaked to the public, and his comments are unquestionably controversial. In the clip, Alito says that the United States should be “a place for godliness” and that he plans to keep fighting to return America to its Christian values.

The popular organization argues that “Jesus’ message of good news is hijacked by the religious right to serve a hateful political agenda.” While they believe wholeheartedly in the Christian faith, they say the US government has been misusing the religion to allow social injustice.

Therefore, Justice Alito’s comments go against their core mission statement, and because he so clearly believes that America should once again be ruled by Christian beliefs, he doesn’t deserve to work in government.

As of June 18, 2024, more than 16,600 people had signed the petition, and more Americans are adding their names every day.

Essentially, declaring that there is no compromise between the Democratic and Republican parties or the Christian and non-Christian Americans. One side will win, and it’s very clear which side Alito is rooting for.

Supreme Court Justices have always been members of either the Republican or Democratic party and, therefore, were never truly bipartisan. However, historically, they judged cases based on the law, not on how they voted. But now, that seems to have changed.

However, the Founding Fathers were mostly members of the Christian faith, the pledge of allegiance mentions God, and Congress has always been overwhelmingly Christian. But millions of Americans, including those within the Faithful America organization, argue the nation should keep religion and government separate, and they will continue to fight against leaders who say otherwise.