[Chairman_December_19th_Society]

but it most certainly 'respects' (or favors) a particular flavor of religion.

Again - which one?

Caution - still a trick question.

[Le-Roy]

Again, I have answered this previously; it favors the western, Judeo-Christian heritage. Do you really believe children are sophisticated enough to discern and accept the nuances between 'god', 'great spirit', 'allah', 'jehovah', 'buddha', etc., etc., etc.? And before we continue this little charade, can you assure me personally that you yourself would not be offended were someone in your presence to substitute the word 'allah' in the Pledge, or to publicly lead a prayer dedicated to 'lucifer, god of light'?