[UncleJeff]

Hard to believe that a little "ditty" written by a Socialist, which didn't mention "God" for it's first 62 years, is causing so much consternation.

Under the First Amendment, anyone is free to exercise practically any religious belief they choose; they may not use the power of Government to impose it on anyone else. What's so complicated about the concept??

[Texasforever]

Under the First Amendment, anyone is free to exercise practically any religious belief they choose; they may not use the power of Government to impose it on anyone else. What's so complicated about the concept??

Because this court just codified a state religion. Atheism.

[rwfromkansas]

And a voluntary pledge is forcing beliefs on someone how, exactly?

[ValerieUSA]

"One nation under God" keeps the Pledge of Allegiance from establishing a state religion, ala the Soviet Union. Recognition of God is not a religion. Atheism is not a religion. No religion is threatened by including "under God." All are threatened when a nation allows itself to be Supreme.
If you pledge to a godless nation you pledge to a nation that has usurped God's place in your heart.
The Ninth Circuit Court is WRONG.