[Poohbah]

Judge Moore's point is correct. An oath to uphold that constitution requires one to enter into that PURPOSE spelled out in the preamble. To be honest, an atheist judge simply cannot enter into his oath about that constitution with honesty. He cannot participate in "invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God."

So you're arguing that Article VI, Section 3 of the US Constitution is, in itself, unconstitutional?

[xzins]

I'm not even addressing the US Constitution. I'm referring to the Alabama constitution.

It says what it says. Since all constitutions must pass review, it is instructive that this one was not found in violation of the US Constitution.

It tells us that the culture of interpreting the 1st Amendment was different in 1901.

[Chancellor Palpatine]

If you really want to have fun, point out that freedom of speech and the establishment clause appear in the same amendment - and that as the necessary and logical result of giving meaning and effect to the establishment clause, government officials don't get to use the government megaphone to proselytize as part of their set of personal free speech and freedom of religion rights.

;)