Church Militant classifies AU as a "hate group" based on the claim that AU advances "the hateful policies based on wrong interpretations of the relationship between Church and State." See also Freedom From Religion Foundation James C. Corman (1920–2000), California politician, president of Americans United. Paul Blanshard (1892–1980), editor, lawyer, special counsel and spokesman for Americans United; author of American Freedom and Catholic Power. References External links Secularist organizations Secularism in the United States Church–state separation advocacy organizations Separation of church and state in the United States Government watchdog groups in the United States Political advocacy groups in the United States Legal advocacy organizations in the United States Advocacy groups in the United States Nonpartisan organizations in the United States 501(c)(3) organizations Charities based in Washington, D.C. Non-profit organizations based in Washington, D.C. 1948 establishments in the United States Organizations established in 1948