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The way I see it, the phrase "under God" doesn't necessarily mean the Christian God.  I just see it as a catch-all for whatever higher power a person believes in.  If people are so offended by it, they should just skip those 2 words.
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Yeah, that.  

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Apparently the San Francisco Court has refused to dismiss the appeal to throw out the case.  

It now proceeds to the next level, and eventually to the US Supreme Court.

How sad and pathetic that becuase one man didn't like something that Americans hold near and dear to their heart, it now is in danger of being destroyed. ::)

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to punch a hole in my wall. >:(

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Not all Americans hold it dear to their heart.  Are you Christian?  Whether that phrase is in the pledge or on the money makes no difference between your relationship to God or not.  What it can be used for is a typical political football to make yourself look more religious or patriotic then a person really is.  Like other political football topics like abortion or homosexuality.

"Under God" wasn't originally even on the money, but it was added in the 1950's by wackos who thought it would be magic garlic to scare away the communist vampires.

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OK, my bad, maybe not all, just an overwhelming majority.

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Yea, so what.  People can pray to themselves in school if the choose to do so.  But they can't say "Under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance?

Further proof of the "Seperation of Church and State"'s original intent being totally altered to suit the tast of a few who claim to be offended.

The orignal purpose of Seperation of Church and State was simply to prevent churches from becoming state-sponsored governing bodies with legislative authority, in other words the exact opposite as it was with the Church of England.  It had nothing to do with banning "Under God" from the pledge.  Or many recent "...Church and State" related bannings for that matter.  Its amazing how the clause's original intent has been altered over the years.  ::)

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"Under God" wasn't originally even on the money...
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Correct, and its never been an issue until a Whacko Nutjob decided one day that he was suddenly offended by it, and the prospect of being in the headlines probably played a part to.  Not to mention how he tried to use his daughter as a pawn in his agenda claiming she was offended, which later turned out to be a total lie.



If you have a problem with "Under God", do us a favor and just don't say it.  Nobody's forcing you to say it.  Not that difficult. ::)


In addition, Building on what Rice said:  If the courts decide its suddenly illegal to say "Under God" in the pledge, one can easily counter-sue for infringement of Freedom of Speech. ;)

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"Under God" wasn't originally even on the money, but it was added in the 1950's by wackos who thought it would be magic garlic to scare away the communist vampires.
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that's my feeling...not all religions believe in a god, and america isn't supposed to be distinguishing (sp?) one religion as the offical religion...i guess it could be argued that "god" is a synonym for whatever you believe in, but it sounds strange to me...