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August · 10-27-06, 11:19 PM

Two words. So what?

Congress has begun every session since George Washingtons time with a prayer.

"In God we trust" adorns our money.

US Presidents swear to uphold and defend the constitution "so help me God" when they take the oath of office.

Christmas is a national holiday.

In the US Senate Chamber, over east doorway are written the words "Annuit coeptis" (God has favored our undertakings), over south entrance: "In God we trust". In the Prayer room (yes there is such a room in the Capitol building) "Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.", in the Congressional complexes corridors: "America! God shed his grace on Thee, and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea!"

The word "God" appears in the preamble in eight state constitutions. In four states, the "Supreme Ruler of the Universe" is used instead. By far, the most popular divine reference in a preamble is "Almighty God." This appears in the preamble of 30 state constitutions.

Given all that i hardly see where two words added to the Pledge of Allegience over 50 years ago indicate some kind of heinous shift to religious tolitarianism.

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Two words. So what? Congress has begun every session since George Washingtons time with a prayer. "In God we trust" adorns our money. US Presidents swear to uphold and defend the constitution "so help me God" when they take the oath of office. Christmas is a national holiday. In the US Senate Chamber, over east doorway are written the words "Annuit coeptis" (God has favored our undertakings), over south entrance: "In God we trust". In the Prayer room (yes there is such a room in the Capitol building) "Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.", in the Congressional complexes corridors: "America! God shed his grace on Thee, and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea!" The word "God" appears in the preamble in eight state constitutions. In four states, the "Supreme Ruler of the Universe" is used instead. By far, the most popular divine reference in a preamble is "Almighty God." This appears in the preamble of 30 state constitutions. Given all that i hardly see where two words added to the Pledge of Allegience over 50 years ago indicate some kind of heinous shift to religious tolitarianism. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see. Last edited by August; 10-27-06 at 11:22 PM.