Federal court approves 'under God' in Pledge of Allegiance

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Atheist Michael Newdow challenged 'under God' in the Pledge of Allegiance and 'in God we trust' on US currency as unconstitutional endorsements of religion. But the Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals said the references to God are grounded in historical philosophy and politics.

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“Not every mention of God or religion by our government or at the government’s direction is a violation of the Establishment Clause,” wrote Judge Carlos Bea for the majority in the opinion that was issued Thursday.

“Without knowing the history behind these words, one might well think the phrase 'one Nation under God' could not be anything but religious,” wrote Judge Bea. “History, however, shows these words have an even broader meaning, one grounded in philosophy and politics and reflecting many events of historical significance.”

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2010/...e-of-Allegiance

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Finally! I was worried there!

And, it was the 9th Circuit Commie Court that always get reversed! That is amazing!

Edited March 12, 2010 by ##########