[GLDNGUN]

Of course you have to start with a definition of "religion". Depending upon your definition, athiesm could certainly be considered a religion. The US Supreme Court, in fact, declared athiesm to be a religion in a ruling. My definition of a religion, is that set of beliefs within which you form your worldview. By this definition, athiesm is most certainly a "religion". A belief that there is no god, is STILL a belief. I believe that the removal of all mention of God from public schools, courtrooms, the pledge, etc. IS an "establishment of religion" and unconstitutional. It's the same as determining what set of morals and values we want our schools to teach. Some suggest that schools shouldn't teach any morals, and should be a "value-free" zone. The absence of morals and values then becomes the moral standard for schools.

[WackyKat]

I believe that the removal of all mention of God from public schools, courtrooms, the pledge, etc. IS an "establishment of religion" and unconstitutional.

Congratulations. You've won today's Twisted Logic Award

If prohibiting mention of God by government establishes a religion, that must mean that having government promote Christianity does not establish a religion, right?

Does that make any sense?