>>>In 1954 Congress added a divisive clause "under God" that divides us in the choice of religion or lack of.
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>>I bielve it was president Dwight Eisenhauer (spell?). Something to do with him wanting to distinquish the United States from the Russians. So yeah I think you're right. Originally the word "God" wasn't there.
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>>Really I'm indifferent about this matter. But I think there are bigger battles to fight then this. But that's just me. :-)
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>Yes. It was under President Eisenhower, under pressure from the Knights of Columbus and other campaigners.
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>Sure, there are other more important battles. This is not such a big or urgent issue at this time. But it has to be dealt with at some point. Else we can always have an excuse to break laws. If we are contradicting the Constitution in one issue, why not in another? Read about Prohibition for example. Or Civil Rights issues until 1964. Etc.

Alex;

Looks like we have to clean up our act.

1. Abolish the Declaration of Independence (it contains the word “God”).

2. Certain currencies will have to be removed, as there is reference to God.

3. Use of the Bible to swear in people giving testimony will cease immediately.

It seems that our judicial system defines that God may not be referenced in any way that deals with government (the people) but exempts itself as it pleases.

Tom