Our country was founded by revolutionary thinkers who held firm beliefs that God was to be honored and religious faith was to be respected. When I was an outspoken atheist, I was also a teacher who taught my pupils to recite the pledge properly, even though I personally refrained from repeating the “under God” portion.
When I discovered that God was real, I also discovered what a blessing it is to live in a land that provides the freedom to worship and share our faith. Many other countries do not have that freedom. But please take note. We are guaranteed freedom of religion, not freedom from religion. Dissenters may refrain, but don’t prevent others from professing their faith publicly. This ruling is judicial arrogance and abuse of power.
Everett
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