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"In any case, I'd hate to see the repurcussions if this ruling is allowed to stand. It would be a declaration that we are no longer a Nation under God. As such, I'd bet there would be some serious consequences associated with that."

No, if that was true, the Pledge would have to be changed to say, "One nation, not under God, ....". Removing the words isn't a declaration that the USA is not a nation under God, it's a declaration that government should be silent on the matter. Silence is neither a positive or negative declaration. It's silence.

No, if that was true, the Pledge would have to be changed to say, "One nation, not under God, ....". Removing the words isn't a declaration that the USA is not a nation under God, it's a declaration that government should be silent on the matter. Silence is neither a positive or negative declaration. It's silence.

No, the deliberate removal of such language is an implicit declaration that this nation is no longer 'Under God'.